Greater Lockport Development Corporation (GLDC)

Job Description – GLDC Director of Economic Development

The Greater Lockport Development Corporation is a nonprofit local development corporation charged with furthering economic development in the City of Lockport. The Greater Lockport Development Corporation operates city-wide within the City of Lockport and is intended to encourage the development and retention of business and industry, increase job opportunities, and act in the public interest.

This position is full-time, and provides a full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely, accurate, compelling, polished grant proposals (including budgets) to foundation, corporate, and government sources. This includes tracking organizational funding needs and strategy; prospect research; maintaining the calendar of grant applications; writing, preparing, and submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs) and grant applications; project management for grant programs; tracking, and submitting grant reporting on grant deliverables; tracking all documents and program information required by funders; maintaining all grants documents and files.

The ideal candidate will need to manage various accounting functions and have strong experience with QuickBooks and be responsible for handling day-to-day accounting tasks, financial reporting, and assisting with audit preparation. This position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, and the ability to work effectively within a team with the other GLDC subsidiary organizations and supports all initiatives and activities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Researching, interpreting, and writing grant applications pertaining to all aspects of Economic Development, Community Development, and Urban Planning and Revitalization as they relate to the Corporation’s and the City of Lockport’s mission;
• Prepare, collate, package, and submit grant materials per grant instructions, and within funder deadlines;
• Respond to inquiries from funders and programs strategically and in a timely manner based on guidance from the President/CEO;
• Reviews, summarizes, and tracks data on grant awards;
• Assist with the initiation, coordination, administration, implementation and monitoring of various Economic Development and Community Planning activities and programs;
• Gathering and maintaining information regarding the City’s economic base, i.e database of existing companies, available commercial and industrial sites, and research and analysis of US Census information and other proprietary demographic information as it relates to the community and community development;
• Overseeing the Corporation’s web and social media presence and creating and distributing related marketing materials;
• Provides support to the Corporation’s Grants Committee, coordinates required activities with the business community;
• Utilize QuickBooks for managing financial transactions, maintaining accounting records, and generating reports.
• Post and process bills in a timely manner, ensuring accurate tracking and payment of outstanding liabilities.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled with bank statements.
• Post and print checks for signature, ensuring proper approval and accurate disbursements.
• Manage Accounts Receivable by recording payments, issuing invoices, and following up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare and issue monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Maintain accurate check registers and provide regular updates to management.
• Prepare yearly work papers for audit purposes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain and update W-9 files for vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with IRS requirements.
• Attend finance committee meetings to provide updates on financial status, report on any concerns, and support decision-making.
• Provides administrative support to the Corporation’s President/CEO and completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Skills:

• Proven experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Prior experience in accounting or finance roles is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Grant Writer or in a similar role, with demonstrated ability to write clear, structured, articulate and persuasive proposals.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (Master’s Degree a plus) in Business, Accounting, Communication, or equivalent experience.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail, strong editing and organization skills.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Movement within office environment.
• Ability to write by hand and use keyboard to perform general office functions.
• Ability to communicate by speech and hearing continuously.
• Visual acuity (close, distant, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus and view accurate color perception) needed for detail work, and computer use.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Salary Range: $55,000 – 65,000, depending on experience.

Please submit resume to before March 11, 2025:

Vicki A. Smith

Greater Lockport Development Corporation

One Locks Plaza

Lockport, NY 14094

Or by email: vsmith@lockportdevelopment.org

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