Community & Economic Development Manager (or Sr)
Innovative. Driving business and community growth. If these words describe your aspirations, then Alliant Energy has the right opportunity for you. Our Community & Economic Development Manager role is looking for someone who can live our Values –
Think Beyond. Be Bold - Do the Right Thing - Care For Others - Make Things Better - Act for Tomorrow - Live Safety. Everyone. Always
- by giving them the chance to be innovative in how we reach our industrial/commercial customers, driving opportunities for them to grow and helping them make positive impacts in the communities we serve.
Keys to success in this role will be building strong relationships with external partners and community leaders and driving strategies for attraction, expansion and retention of businesses and industries throughout the communities we are privileged to serve in Iowa.
- This position can be based in one of the following locations in Iowa: Ames, Cedar Rapids, or Des Moines.
- This role could be filled at a higher level depending on candidate qualifications.
- Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool is received.
- Alliant Energy will not provide sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future for this position.
Job Responsibilities :
- Has primary responsibility to successfully establish, maintain and enhance credibility, communications and relationships with key external partners.
- Work closely with new and existing businesses to gather and evaluate information needed to assist them in making sound location decisions as well as assist in expansion of existing facilities.
- Effectively communicates with national, state, and community-level economic development officials and community elected and appointed officials to increase company visibility and the internal understanding of key economic policy and development issues.
- Acts as a spokesperson and represents the company to municipal officials, local leaders, state agency officials, etc. on economic and community development issues.
- Acts as a professional resource and liaison to commercial businesses, industries, and communities with their development strategies and plans including information and technical advice on grants, loans, incentives, land use issues and community planning and development.
- Represents the company on area development committees and with state or national area development organizations. Acts as a primary resource to management and the field organization on economic development and community development issues.
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with key community leadership and related resources to increase company visibility and the internal understanding of key community development issues.
- May negotiate franchise agreements with communities.
Job Qualifications :
Education & Experience Requirements:
Manager Level:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business administration, planning, economics, marketing, communications, or related area.
- 3 years professional/technical experience in industrial or commercial customer relations/account management or professional business experience in either economic or community development
- In the absence of a degree, seven years of related experience is required.
Sr. Manager Level:
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business administration, planning, economics, marketing, communications, or related area.
- 5 years professional/technical experience in industrial or commercial customer relations/account management or professional business experience in either economic or community development
- In the absence of a degree, nine years of related experience is required.
Other Requirements
- Must be willing to travel.
- Travel can include occasional overnight stays.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to interpret federal and state safety, energy and environmental regulations preferred.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and service agreements preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g. e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet and project management) preferred.
- Works in a diverse and inclusive environment.
*NOTE: All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran.
Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.