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Position Available: Program and Project Coordinator. Apply until May 15th.

  • Old East Village BIA
  • Apr 22, 2019
  • 2 min read

Old East Village Business Improvement Area

Project and Program Coordinator Job Description

Purpose

The Project and Programs Coordinator will assist the Old East Village BIA Manager to implement a range of projects and programs on the Old East Village commercial corridor of Dundas Street, between Adelaide and Charlotte Streets.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and coordinate applications to the City Of London, Old East Village Incentives Programs.

  • Liaise with City of London staff, and local business and property owners to implement the incentives programs, building renovations and new developments, and a range of upcoming and ongoing infrastructure projects.

  • Prepare grants or funding requests as well as requests for technical and other resource support for specific initiatives.

  • Provide support to the Old East Village Development Corporation on collaborative initiatives.

  • Assist with business attraction and retention activities including marketing and promotion, liaison with municipal departments and inquiries for lease and purchase from potential businesses and property owners.

  • Collaborate with regional academic programs to implement market data collection and analysis.

  • Review and provide comment on policy reports and, plans and other documents.

  • Assist with the planning and execution of community consultations and the annual AGM.

  • Prepare reports and presentations.

  • Assist with the development of a business and property owner information package.

  • Support the planning and execution of monthly Board Meetings

  • Other duties as delegated by the BIA Manager

Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Ability to multi task and coordinate programs and projects within multiple time lines.

  • Experience in writing funding requests and grants.

  • Ability to create and foster relationships with businesses and property owners, and Municipal staff.

  • Ability to critically review and analyze procedures, reports and policy, formulate summaries and provide comment.

  • Ability to work productively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Access Database system.

  • Familiarity with GIS mapping.

Education and Experience

Minimum two years of professional experience required including project/program management and liaison responsibilities.

The Project and Program Coordinator should have no less than a Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma in Urban Planning, Geography, Business/ Economic Development or a related field.

Accountability

Reports to the BIA Manager and through the BIA Manager to the Board of Directors

This is a one year contract. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until May 15th at info@oldeastvillage.com Subject Line: NAME – Coordinator Submission


 
 
 
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