Job Description

Job Title: Office Manager

As the principal economic development agency in McLean County, the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council (BNEDC) serves 22 municipalities and nearly 170,000 residents. Bloomington Normal is widely considered one of the most vibrant economies in the midwest, anchored by such prestigious employers as State Farm Insurance, Country Financial, Rivian Automotive, and Illinois State University. The BNEDC is charged with strategically leveraging all of the existing community assets to grow the local economy and enhance our region's quality of life.

Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of community leaders from business, education, labor, and government, the EDC is supported by nearly 70 investor organizations. Guided by its core mission to proactively drive growth in the local economy through local business expansion and new business attraction, the BNEDC provides a wide variety of programs and services designed to promote economic development. Established in 2003, the BNEDC has become a respected and valued organization within McLean County and has already had a profound and lasting impact on the prosperity of Bloomington, Normal, and McLean County.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the CEO, the Office Manager forwards the mission of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, its Board, Executive Committee, and CEO by coordinating office services, managing finances, leading human resources, organizing the Board of Directors, and handling investor recruitment and communications.

Duties and Responsibilities (All essential job functions are listed below):

• Perform bookkeeping functions, payroll administration, financial report preparation, and record retention
• Serve as office manager coordinating office services, administrative, and maintenance needs
• Maintain organization operating practices, record-keeping systems, personnel, and budgetary requirements, project management processes, and performance standards to design and implement new strategies and/or revise established procedures
• Prepare the annual budget by analyzing organization income and expenditures
• Serve as human resource director and maintains all personnel files
• Administer the employee benefits program, including medical coverage review and annual plan selection
• Handle filling employee vacancies, including posting positions, collecting resumes, interviewing applicants, and onboarding new employees
• Coordinate and manage quarterly economic update luncheons including logistics, financials, communications, registration, and event execution
• Coordinate the annual One Voice Program, including logistics, financials, communications, registration, projects, and event execution
• Manage and supports specific ongoing projects and events
• Handle communications with the BNEDC Board of Directors
• Tracks Board Member terms, schedules meetings, prepares materials, and records minutes of board meetings and other meetings
• Provide staff assistance to the chair and members of the Board of Directors and other committees of the BNEDC
• Handle BNEDC investor recruitment, communications, invoicing, and payment records
• Complete a variety of special projects and other assignments as directed by the CEO and assist in the coordination of EDC projects and events

Other Duties:

• Attend meetings in place of EDC staff members, reporting activities and outcomes in detail upon return
• Assist other staff members when needed

Education and Experience:

• Associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university preferred.
• Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and computer software, such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, project management, and presentation programs
• Knowledge of office equipment and processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good analytical skills along with a working knowledge of research techniques and methods
• Ability to complete assigned tasks on time with only general instructions and with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate with offices and leaders of other companies and organizations in the community and outside the community in a productive, professional manner
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as requested

Physical Demands:

• Operate standard office equipment
• Use computer extensively with required visual acuity
• Travel, as needed

Additional Requirements:

• Periodic weekend and weeknight commitments
• Ongoing Economic Development education

Salary and Benefits:

• Annual salary $45,000 to $65,000 (based on education and experience)
• Employee medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Matching retirement plan
• International Economic Development Council (IEDC) training
• Dog-friendly office

For more information about the BNEDC, visit  

If interested, please submit your resume to Patrick Hoban at patrick@bnbiz.org  

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