The following is an announcement of the opening of a Business Development Program Specialist position in the Twin Cities metro area in DEED’s Office of Business Development. Click here to view the job posting https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting, and search by Posting Number: 12DEED000008. The formal classification within the state system is Economic Development Program Specialist.

The position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, February 7. If you would like to apply, or know someone who would, the way to do it is to use the website www.careers.state.mn.us, through which you build your resume and apply for the position.

If you have any questions, please contact me at kevin.mckinnon@state.mn.us.

The City of Windom (pop. 4,490) is accepting applications for the position of EDA Executive Director. This position is responsible for administrative and professional work promoting, facilitating, and coordinating development activities for the City. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in finance, real estate, marketing, economics, local and urban affairs, or a related field.

Minimum of three years experience in community/economic development is desired, including emphasis on finance, real estate, marketing. Experience with high tech industries utilizing fiber optics is a plus. A graduate degree may be substituted for six months experience. Comparable experience may be substituted for the minimum educational or work requirements at the option of the EDA Board, Selection Committee, and City Council.

Salary range is $57,740 to $75,088. Starting salary is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications. For a position description and benefits overview, please contact the City of Windom: www.windom-mn.com or Telephone: (507) 831-6129; Address: 444 9th St., P. O. Box 38, Windom, MN 56101; or E-mail: denise@windom-mn.com. To be considered for this position, please submit a letter of application and a resume to City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT

The Saint Paul Port Authority, the industrial development agency for Saint Paul, has an exceptional opportunity for the qualified candidate. The primary role of the Director is to market brownfield sites in the Port’s business centers, market, negotiate, and implement economic development opportunities and to develop and implement asset management plans for joint ventures. Also manages development team.

Deep and broad knowledge of commercial and industrial real estate acquisition, development/redevelopment and sales activities is crucial to the position. Position qualifications include a BA/BS in business administration, real estate or a related field, MN real estate license with at least ten years of experience in industrial development, real estate, finance, or economic development. Excellent customer service skills are a “must”. Good team player and leader.

Qualified candidates email las@sppa.com, fax (651)223-5198 or mail resume & salary requirements by February 10, 2012 to Director of Human Resources, Saint Paul Port Authority, 345 St. Peter Street, Suite 1900, St. Paul, MN 55102. Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer