Job Description
Bellevue is a city in transition. As Seattle’s largest neighbor, we are a welcoming, multicultural, innovation-focused community that attracts technology pioneers, outdoor enthusiasts, and pragmatists from around the world. Over 40% of Bellevuers are foreign born. Major employers including Microsoft, Alibaba, Amazon, SAP Concur, and T-Mobile, attract an international talent pool enriching our community and providing our economy with a global edge.
In the coming years the city will add more than 30,000 jobs and our first light rail line, marking important milestones for our region. As the city grows, our workers, visitors, and residents are seeking more walkable neighborhoods, community-driven experiences, and high-quality public spaces. The City is working hard to redevelop transit-adjacent areas and build the organizational infrastructure to meet their needs. As part of the Cultural and Economic Development division (CED), you will help us build and mature systems related to transit-oriented development and capacity building in these neighborhoods.
Working under general direction from the Chief Economic Development Officer, you’ll work on a broad portfolio that includes transit-oriented redevelopment, placemaking efforts in six business districts, and creating value-generating partnerships with the private sector.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ideal candidates will have strong skills in project management, grant administration, and public speaking, and possess a spirit of creativity. We’re looking for someone who can wear multiple hats—someone quick on their feet, ready to coordinate many different programs and services at once. Join us in building a diverse, resilient, and creative community in the heart of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
Oversee projects and programs that spur redevelopment and placemaking for residents, workers, and visitors.
Work in an entrepreneurial, dynamic, and diverse environment.
Develop collaborative relationships with Eastside businesses and developers
Essential functions will include but are not limited to:
Build the capacity of new and existing business associations to support place management and placemaking in six major employment centers
Be the daily relationship owner with the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA), other district-based organizations.
Work with the division managers and staff to implement elements of the Economic Development Plan related to capacity building, small business, and retail
Establish pathways for new P3s that support economic and community development
Drive decision making and conflict resolution on items with a complex constituency
Manage and mentor staff and project leads handling the 130th station redevelopment and other partnership projects
Work collaboratively with City staff on items related to regulation, land use, and other topics that support the city’s pro-business culture and growth needs
Oversee analysis, acquisition, and development of assets that serve as catalysts and advance the City’s policy objectives.
Lead overall negotiation, management, and control for consultant work.
Lead work that facilitates Council approval of contracts and policies that enable our work
Oversee development of feasibility studies and develop business cases for investments
Oversee pursuit of grants and other funding sources that support economic development objectives
Coordinate with other jurisdictions and external partners to achieve goals
Lead continuous improvement and change management efforts
Make persuasive and informative public presentations to a variety of audiences
Build and manage mutually supportive relationships with partners like community organizations, business leaders, regional agencies, and media.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Management Style & Attributes
Have a genuine passion for public service and community service.
Be comfortable working and leading teams in a matrixed environment where cross-functional collaboration is expected.
Be a clear and concise communicator orally and in writing.
Be enthusiastic!
Education and Experience
Minimum five years’ experience working in professional environment, specifically in economic development, real estate redevelopment, urban renewal, or related field.
Bachelor’s Degree business administration, economic development, real estate development, or a related field.
Familiarity with Office, Teams, Salesforce, Survey Monkey, and other digital tools.
Fluency in Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, and/or Spanish is a plus.
PMP, PgMP, ACP, Scrum Master, or similar certification is a plus.
Knowledge, skills, and competencies
Requires expert understanding of public processes and decision-making
Customer Focus: We are focused on the needs of the customer, and on developing strong relationships with our customers.
Instills Trust: Through authenticity, integrity and honesty, we gain the trust and respect of all of those with whom we work.
Communicates Effectively: We understand the need to develop multimode forms of communication to engage diverse audiences including co-workers, elected officials, and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
Cultivates Innovation: We are focused on generating new and creative ways for our organization to be successful.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization
Develops Talent: Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Ensures Accountability: Establishes explicit performance standards and feedback mechanisms
Balances Stakeholders: Takes a proactive approach to shape and influence stakeholder expectations
Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
Builds Effective Teams: Building strong teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Change Management: Ability to plan and implement change initiatives. Ability to support innovation and creativity by encouraging staff to accept and resolve challenges. Ability to remain flexible to meet constantly changing and sometimes opposing demands