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1 Job Announcement Economic Development Assistant Opens: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Closes: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Hourly Wage: $25.00 Competitive Benefits Package—see pages 6-7 Under the direction of the City Manager/Economic Development Director, the Economic Development Assistant provides highly responsible and complex administrative and technical support associated with the City’s Administration and Economic Development. This position is also responsible for assisting in the recruitment, retention, and expansion of business and organizations within the City. In essence, this position serves three roles: 1) the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Mayor and City Manager/Economic Development Director, 2) the other half of the City’s Economic Development Department, and 3) the City’s administrator of the Millcreek Business Council (similar to a city’s chamber of commerce). Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a resume with cover letter and references to: [EMAIL REDACTED] OR Millcreek Human Resources Attn: Stephanie Bond 1330 E Chambers Avenue Millcreek, UT 84106 POSITION(S) SUPERVISED: Millcreek Volunteers ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 1. Attend meetings and prepare letters, reports, memos, presentations, minutes, newsletter articles, and other general correspondence as needed. 2. Schedule and organize meetings and conferences for the Mayor and the City Manager/Economic Development Director. 3. Maintain filing system for Community Reinvestment Area (CRA) documents and other department files. 4. Assist with communication outreach to area business leaders as needed. 5. Serves as staff support to the Millcreek Business Council including event preparation, recruiting Business Council Committee members, social media management and marketing, ribbon cutting ceremony assistance, wearing the Milo the Millcreek Moose mascot costume, etc. 6. Recruit and manage volunteers for Millcreek Business Council events. 7. Represent the Economic Development Department at intergovernmental meetings as needed. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 8. Provide first-contact assistance to the general public seeking information about economic development within the City. 9. Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: a. Bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, management, marketing, communications, political science, or a closely related field. OR b. Associate degree or two years of educational training beyond high school from an institutionally accredited college or university with course work in business, accounting, office administration, communications, political science, or a closely related field; and at least two years of highly responsible administrative support experience, event management, or community and intergovernmental relations required. 2. Special Qualifications: a. Valid Utah Class D Driver’s License required. b. Positive and enthusiastic attitude toward the City and its personnel, projects, and goals. 3. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: a. Knowledge and experience with Microsoft products and general office equipment. b. Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing (i.e. by phone, email, text, and in-person). c. Outstanding customer service skills and problem-solving abilities. d. Experience in maintaining confidential and sensitive information. e. Excellent organizational skills including the preservation of electronic and paper filing systems, and maintaining public records and documents in accordance with GRAMA. f. Ability to interact in a professional manner with elected officials, the public, City stakeholders, and City staff. g. Ability to multitask, exercise initiative and independent judgment, and adapt to stressful and unexpected situations. h. Skill in managing various social media platforms and simple design software. WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with some travel to different sites to attend meetings, events, etc. in indoor and outdoor environments. Incumbent may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings. Light physical effort and usually comfortable working positions. 2. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to wear the City mascot costume at City events. 3. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction 4. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 5. Attendance/Work Schedule: Employee is expected to be physically in the City offices during normal business hours Monday through Friday, however incumbent may be required to work extended hours as needed. Occasionally, for instance, employee is required to help with evening and weekend events. “Flex Friday” schedule (working 80 hours in a two-week pay period with one of the Fridays off work) will be an option, with details to be coordinated with the employee’s supervisor. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY POLICY AND APPLICABLE LAW. CRIMINAL OFFENSES WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS AND DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFY A CANDIDATE FROM CITY EMPLOYMENT. E-Verify. Millcreek participates in the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program Verify). If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your eligibility through the E-Verify system. Equal Opportunity Employer. Millcreek is an equal opportunity employer without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy- related conditions, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification or status protected by law. ADA. To request accommodation under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), please contact the ADA Coordinator at [EMAIL REDACTED] or call [PHONE REDACTED]. Veteran’s Preference. Refer to Title 71 UCA 10 as amended for eligibility requirements for veteran’s preference. If you claim veteran preference, you must submit a copy of Form DD-214, certifying honorable veteran status. If you claim disabled veteran preference, you must also submit a letter of verification from the Veteran’s Administration dated within the last 90 days. A spouse or unmarried widow or widower of a veteran must also submit a copy of their marriage license as well as the DD-214. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 About Millcreek Millcreek incorporated as a municipal government in December 2016. Located in Salt Lake County, Millcreek is Utah’s 12th largest city with a population of approximately 63,000 people. The diversity of people and access to resources provided to the residents of Millcreek are unparalleled. Many of Millcreek’s neighborhoods were founded by pioneers whose descendants continue to live here and welcome the “new American” population to bring rich cultural experiences. A hub for outdoor recreation, Millcreek residents have outstanding access to year-round recreational activities, along with a strong sense of community and volunteerism which make the City an amazing community that our residents are proud to call home. The city’s borders stretch from eastern Millcreek Canyon all the way to the Jordan River in the west, with Salt Lake City to the North and Murray and Holladay cities to the south. Visit millcreek.us for more information about the city and services provided. Did you know? The inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth, worked at the Baldwin Radio Factory in the early 1920’s, located at 3474 South 2300 East in Millcreek. Millcreek is home to St. Mark's hospital, the City's largest employer. St. Mark's employs over 1,500 people, which has helped create a prominent medical hub within the city boundaries. Millcreek runs from the Jordan River to Millcreek Canyon, which supports Millcreek's motto "connected by nature." It is no wonder that Millcreek is home to many outdoor recreation businesses. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7