MEDC Corporate: Program Specialist (Place Incentives)

Job Description NOTE:

THIS IS A MEDC CORPORATE POSITION - THIS IS NOT A STATE OF MICHIGAN CLASSIFIED POSITION.

At MEDC, we help Michiganders prosper by investing in our businesses and communities, enabling the growth of good jobs, and promoting Michigan's reputation as a world-class business location and travel destination. By joining our team, you will play an integral role in directly supporting Michigan's success, where you work, live and play. Come be part of the team as a Program Specialist.

Position Summary:

The Program Specialist monitors and coordinates the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) administrative processes for managing Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) and MEDC-specific community development incentive programs. It interprets and applies State and Federal program guidelines, and reviews prospective tax credit, grant, and loan applications to ensure applicants meet the criteria set forth in statutes and incentive agreements. The position also responds to inquiries from communities, companies, consultants, and developers, interprets plans and scenarios to determine their statutory impact on proposed projects, compiles reports and relevant data, and prepares recommendations for approval by the MSF Board, MEDC, or their designee, as required.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Reviews various programmatic documents to ensure their completeness and compliance with both statutory and policy requirements. Thoroughly analyze and interpret project data received from applicants and other stakeholders and make recommendations to leadership. Performs statutory review of all Community Development/Place incentives, including Brownfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 381 Work Plans and Michigan Community Revitalization Program applications. Acts as a resource for legislatively required Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) reporting, works with local brownfield redevelopment authorities and serves as a resource on reporting processes. Interprets legislation, policies and guidance and also communicates regularly with stakeholders about relevant applications. Prepares and reviews briefing memos and resolutions for presentation to the MSF Manager, Delegates of the MSF, or MSF Board. Reviews, processes and prepares amendment requests for approvals and/or changes to previously approved projects. Prepares for meetings with project stakeholders by preparing materials and meeting invitations; records and distributes meeting notes. Prepares reports and other program data as requested by program management and other MEDC staff. Performs other related duties as directed. View the full position description HERE This position is based at MEDC Headquarters in Lansing and may work a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 2 days of in-office work required. Hybrid options are subject to change per state guidelines at any time.

Required Education and Experience Education:

This position requires a bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Business Administration or related field.

Experience:

Two years of related experience. Experience in economic development, contract administration and/or government administration (preferably including previous experience with one or more of the MEDC's Community Development programs), program/project underwriting, administering similar community development grant programs, business development grant programs, loan programs or tax credit programs, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and calendaring software; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements and Information For more information on the MEDC and other career opportunities, visit www.michiganbusiness.org/careers . Discover Pure Michigan at www.michigan.org . Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.