Salary : $67,313.95 - $96,595.52 Annually
Location : 408 S Rogers St. Waxahachie, TX
Job Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt
Job Number: 00506
Department: Economic Development
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Description This position will remain open until filled, with applications reviewed on an ongoing basis. This job posting may be removed at any time without prior notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible for full consideration. Under general direction, and in coordination with the Director of Economic Development, assist in developing and implementing local and external marketing and communication activities to promote and facilitate the attraction, retention, expansion and formation of businesses in the City of Waxahachie, and perform other duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is a single-incumbent classification. The employee receives direction from the Senior Director of Economic Development and exercises no supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
- Assist the Senior Director in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to effectively promote the economic opportunities available in Waxahachie including designing and updating marketing collaterals and preparing prospect packets.
- Maintain assigned databases of existing businesses, preferred business sites and prospects.
- Coordinate with the City of Waxahachie's Marketing and Communications Department to design and maintain the economic development webpages for Waxahachie and to prepare press releases and presentations.
- Research and compile site location, demographic, and economic information regarding Waxahachie for investment prospects, developers and site location consultants as well as other departments within the City.
- Research and pursue prospective and target employers interested in relocating or expanding to the area.
- Provide recruitment assistance to major retail and commercial related developments within the City.
- Conduct tax incentives related research, financial modeling, and analyses. Work with the Management team to evaluate projects on a cost/benefit basis and perform economic impact reviews on projects.
- Provide business retention and expansion assistance by maintaining contact with local employers and businesses, assisting with site visits and facilitating local events such as business roundtables and forums.
- Develops and maintains positive public and business relationships, including trade associations, commercial real estate industry, community groups, county and state governments and nonprofit organizations.
- Assists with department budgeting and processes accounts payables.
- Processes incentive payments and maintains records on incentive recipients.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required with minimal supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge of:
- Marketing and business strategies that achieve results.
- Basic Principles of graphic design.
- Project management skills necessary to effectively track progress of multiple initiatives and goals.
- Effective telephone sales skills and resourceful information gathering techniques to garner leads.
- English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Operations, services and activities of the city.
- Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Understanding of contracts, rules and regulations.
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
- Accomplish assigned tasks and objectives under minimal supervision.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports and presentations.
- Take the initiative to institute improvements and contribute ideas to improve efficiencies.
- Effectively present information to management, business prospects and other groups as needed.
- Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Interpret and explain City Economic Development strategy.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Requirements Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job may be considered.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred, with course work in urban planning, business, public administration or related field.
- Ability to obtain the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) within 1 year of employment.
- Minimum of three (3) years of marketing experience, preferably in economic development or related field.
Licenses and Certificates: - A valid State driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear; use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists.
Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals.
Work Environment: The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule.
The City of Waxahachie offers a completive benefits program, including health, dental, and a defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees.
Insurance: HEALTH
100% of premium paid for by the City for the Employee Only High Deductible Health Plan. Other health plan options are available for additional premiums. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
DENTAL
Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the City. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.
VISION
Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.
LIFE
The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary up to $100,000 max. Additional coverage may be purchased at the expense of the employee.
VOYA
Employees may elect to be covered under various supplemental policies at their own expense.
Retirement: TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% mandatory contribution with the city match of 2:1. The program requires five (5) years to become vested, with 20 years retirement at any age. For more information contact TMRS at
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
The City offers a 457 Plan and a Roth IRA option through Empower Retirement. The City offers payroll deductions and the employee chooses the amount of investment and investment choices.
Other Benefits: VACATION
?Vacation accruals are tiered based on years of service beginning at 3.6923 hours per pay period up to 7.0769 hours per pay period.
SICK LEAVE
All full-time employees accrue 4.6154 hours of sick leave per pay period.
HOLIDAYS/PERSONAL DAYS
Employees receive 12 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year.
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Select the highest level of education that you have completed.
- Less than a High School Diploma or GED
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
02
Do you have a valid drivers license?
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How many years of experience do you have in marketing?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- More than 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
- More than 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
- More than 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
- More than 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5+ years of experience
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Have you completed the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC)?
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How many years of experience do you possess in the field of economic development?
- Less than two years
- More than 2 years but less than 4 years
- More than 4 years but less than 6 years
- More than 6 years but less than 8 years
- More than 8 years of experience
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