Community Development Coordinator

Community Development Coordinator

Salary

$94,390.00 - $132,288.00 Annually

Location

Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River 55330-1692, MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-01765

Department

County Administrator

Opening Date

10/27/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The Community Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the County's economic development division, housing programs, commercial zoning inquiries and redevelopment consistent with Sherburne County, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) and its Housing and Redevelopment Authority's (HRA) goals and policies through implementation, planning, marketing, and research to strengthen and broaden industrial, commercial, retail, and housing sectors. Implementation includes aiding business recruitment, retention and expansion, supporting redevelopment, promoting new housing investment, assisting with land use and zoning reviews and administering programs. The Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining information resources and databases and preparing reports and analysis.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Learn more about our workplace culture and a brief overview of our employee benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Administration/Economic Development

Understands the basic functions and responsibilities of expanding businesses and attends and participates in economic development expansion meetings.

Facilitate monthly County EDA meetings and serve as the Executive Director of the County EDA.

Prepare reports and deliver presentations to the County Board and other external groups to provide information and encourage use of services.

Receives and responds to requests for information.

Composes documents, reports and maintains records and databases of business prospects and contacts.

Prepares information packets including economic, statistical, financial, population, growth, demographic, zoning regulations and other information for dissemination to potential businesses.

Initiates planning, research, and marketing efforts to attract new business and industry and assist with expansion.

Assists potential new businesses in site analysis, including demographics, tax impacts, fees, development policies and procedures, zoning requirements and related information.

Assists with pursuing and securing external funding sources including grant and loan programs.

Supports development-related activities of other departments.

Regular and reliable attendance according to the department's work schedule.

Planning and Zoning

Assists in the review of project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations and standards, adequacy of applications for permits, and compliance with approved plans.

Assist with land use, zoning reviews, solid waste permit program administration and public policy implementation.

Assists in researching, drafting, and rewriting existing zoning and solid waste code processes utilized to address various citizen issues.

Manages Solid Waste Septic Loan and Grant programs.

Attends and assists in the preparation of countywide solid waste recycling and zoning public events.

Housing Programs

Assists in the preparation, updating and implementation of various community development and housing plans.

Administers, researches, implements, and provides education for housing initiatives and strategies, including grant programs.

Marketing/Communication

Build relationships with residents, local boards, developers, and community partners through meetings and workshops.

Creates, designs, distributes, and maintains marketing materials for promotion of economic development and available commercial and industrial land.

Creates content and maintains the Economic Development page of the County website and social media platforms.

Develops and maintains contact lists.

Ensures the County goals and vision are consistently and successfully communicated to the public.

Develops and maintains a strong and productive relationship with both print and electronic media outlets.

Represent the County, HRA, and EDA at events, conferences, trade shows, and expos, which may involve overnight and out-of-state travel.

Performs other essential job duties.

The hiring range for this position is: $94,390 - $119,059

Interviews are planned for Wednesday, November 18th.

Minimum Qualifications

An individual must meet the minimum qualifications as stated below to qualify for this position.

Four-year degree in Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration, or related field; AND

Three (3) years' experience in economic development, business development, community development, marketing, or related field; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Requires a valid MN driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Must be able to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work. May involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 10 pounds).

Work is normally performed in an office environment but will involve travel for meetings and events. Headaches, eyestrain and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury in the office.

Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.

• County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans

• Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy

• Optional Benefits:

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)

• Short-Term Disability

• Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)

• Accident Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Hospital Care Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.

• 12 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Public Employees Retirement (PERA):

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? (Related Fields: Economic Development, Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, Administration)

• Masters Degree in related field
• Bachelors Degree in related field
• Associates Degree
• None of the above

02

Briefly describe your education including name of school, degree obtained and area of study.

03

Which of the following best describes your professional work experience in economic, business and community development?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

04

Briefly describe your professional work experience in economic, business and community development, including the name of the employer in which experience was acquired. If no experience, type "n/a".

05

Which of the following best describes your professional work experience in marketing, communications, and meeting facilitation?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

06

Briefly describe your professional work experience in marketing and communications including the name of the employer in which experience was acquired. If no experience, type "n/a".

07

Do you have professional work experience working for/with a government entity?

• Yes
• No

08

Briefly describe your professional work experience working for/with a government entity, including the name of the employer in which experience was acquired. If no experience, type "n/a".

09

This position requires a valid MN Drivers License. Do you currently have a valid Minnesota Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I believe I will be eligible to acquire a valid MN Drivers License

10

Veterans Preference: Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veterans DD214, and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veterans preference points?

• NO
• YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447
• YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability
• YES - spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties)
• YES - spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and had a service connected disability

11

I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years.

• Yes
• No

12

If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Sherburne County

Address Sherburne County Government Center

13880 Business Center Drive NW

Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692

Phone 763-765-3001

Website http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us