232 Economic Development jobs in the United States

Salary : $127,025.60 - $154,398.40 Annually
Location : Desert Hot Springs, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-0617
Department: City Manager
Division: Economic Development
Opening Date: 06/17/2025

Description

JOB DEFINITION:
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, implements and supervises economic development functions and efforts of the City to secure opportunities for economic and business development and increase local employment, including business retention, business attraction and incentive programs; performs a variety of administrative, professional and technical work in preparation and implementation of economic development plans, programs and services. Implements economic development goals and objectives based on the direction of the City Manager's Office and vision of the City Council; performs other related duties as required.
This position has a leadership role in developing and implementing the economic development plan for the City. The incumbent is expected to be dedicated to facilitating investment in the community to improve Desert Hot Springs resident's quality of life.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Economic Development Manager is expected to independently perform complex duties economic development activities. The incumbent in this position is a self-starter, driven, result-oriented, proactive, innovative, high-energy, visionary, displays outstanding communication skills and understands the need to have creative solutions to economic development issues. Other aspects of the incumbent's position as Economic Development Manager include but are not limited to business retention, property acquisition and negotiating development agreements; preparing complex technical reports and project management documentation.

Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Coordinates development projects and functions as liaison and facilitator between business, development professionals and City staff; responds to leads and inquiries for potential new business development; develops and manages marketing strategies to attract potential businesses. Researches policies, procedures and programs relative to economic development including low and moderate income housing; recommends and implements appropriate policies, procedures and programs in accordance with City goals and objectives; develops and implements programs to assist with low/moderate income housing, economic development including negotiations and preparation of related agreements; identifies, manages, and pursues potential funding opportunities. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/SUPERVISION:

SUPERVISION:
Reports to the Deputy City Manager and receives administrative direction from the City Manager's Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Maintains excellent interpersonal skills in order to create and maintain open, collaborative and successful working relationships with various stakeholders such as business leaders, developers, commercial real estate brokers, and residents.
•Under the general management of the Deputy City Manager, directs, plans and organizes economic development functions for the City to expand and diversify the City's economy, generate job growth, foster business competitiveness and bolster the City tax base.
•Develops and administers a comprehensive economic development strategy for the City. Key aspects include short and long-term strategic planning focused on attracting increased capital investments and expanding and diversifying employment opportunities in the City as well as initiating, establishing and maintaining private/public partnership(s) for positive long-term economic change.
•Ability to be creative, adaptable and work independently when necessary and to develop ideas and carry them out to achieve the City's economic development goals and strategy.
•Develops and administers a comprehensive outreach program to new and expanding businesses.
•Works closely with the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, CVB and other City partners to identify areas of concern in the promotion of business location,
expansion and retention within the City.
•Works closely with the City Manager's Office to identify focus areas for redevelopment and revitalization with specific goals and targets over defined time-periods.
•Research, collect and compile economic data and conduct analysis of such data relative to business attraction, retention and expansion.
•Plans, organizes and directs the research, planning and implementation efforts designed to achieve the economic development attraction, expansion and retention.
•Initiative to continuously refine plans and action strategies to target and attract businesses and industries to the City.
•Ensure that economic development activities comply with City goals, policies and procedures, as well as local, Federal and State regulations.
•Recommends and executes the implementation of goals and objectives for special programs and projects for effective recruitment of new industry, new business and new investment in the City; develop policies to stimulate expansion of existing industry, existing business and existing investments in the area.
•Analyzes existing economic situations relative to business attraction, expansion and retention; analyzes current availability of space for retail, office and industrial use.
•Assists with the development process for new and existing businesses, acting as a liaison between the developer and City departments as needed.
•Coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of various economic development programs and efforts.
•Strategizes, develops, analyzes, recommends and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for economic development and related programs.
•Analyzes, applies and interprets ordinances, laws, rules, regulations and legislation related to economic development programs and issues.
•Plans, directs, sets goals and implements economic development projects and programs. Manages and oversees property acquisitions and sales.
•Develops and maintains supportive relationships with other local, regional and state economic development organizations, existing City businesses, and real estate networks.
•Develops negotiation strategies and participates in negotiations relative to new and existing development projects.
•Collects, analyzes and compiles economic, market and demographic data for dissemination.
•Develops, manages, and monitors budget expenditures and budget expense records.
•Consults with and maintains effective relationships with citizens' organizations, public officials, consultants, developers, other cities and county agencies to develop and implement program goals and priorities.
•Assesses and recommends appropriate project financing methods and performs technical analyses and interpretation in the preparation of data for studies, and reports recommendations.
Typical Qualifications
Experience and Education:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for an Economic Development Manager. Ideally the required qualifications include possession of a Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Urban Planning, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, or a related field AND/OR three (3) to five (5) years of experience in governmental and/or professional planning/economic development, including one year in a supervisory capacity. A Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, or Real Estate is highly desirable. Experience in economic development and establishing programs related to business attraction and retention is highly desirable.

License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver license, with a satisfactory driving record is required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Standard office and administrative policies and procedures; City codes and ordinances related to assigned department; principles and practices of economic development policies and programs; preparation of complicated documents requiring in-depth specialized knowledge; methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; standard office procedures, practices, and equipment; modern office equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and
standard safety practices.

Skill to:
Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to a drive motorized vehicle.

Ability to:
Plan and implement economic development programs and projects; review and analyze financial documents and information; interpret and apply a variety of government rules, laws and policies; independently perform difficult, complex and specialized housing studies; write clear and concise correspondence and reports; clearly and accurately communicate program policies and procedures to the
public and make presentations in public; respond courteously; efficiently and effectively to question and inquiries from elected officials, members of boards, commissions and the public.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Employees in this classification serve a probationary period of one (1) year.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE: The City offers a generous Vacation and Sick leave program, plus 10 annual holidays and one (1) floating holiday. Employees accrue 80 hours per year of sick leave; employees accrue 80 hours of vacation leave for the first five years; after five years, employees accrue additional hours based on years of service .

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM: The City of Desert Hot Springs participates in the Civic Scholars Program and offers its full-time employees the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree at no cost to the employee. Civic Scholars is an employer sponsored college pathway for the employees of Desert Hot Springs that is fully online and self-paced. Built to be mobile friendly, it allows the working adult to start or complete their bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited, non-profit university with no disruption to their work life balance. Details about this program, and how employees can obtain a bachelor's degree at no cost, is available from Human Resources.

RETIREMENT: The City participates in the Social Security system and all employees are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees pay the Member's contribution depending on their prior PERS eligibility. Membership is mandatory. The retirement formula for new employees is 2% at 60, or 2% at 62, depending on prior PERS eligibility, with highest three-year compensation average.

INSURANCE: The City contributes a maximum amount per month towards the cost of medical, dental and vision coverage available to employees and dependents; life insurance is paid by the City.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Available for interested employees, offered through ICMA.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: In compliance with the DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988 it is City policy to maintain a drug free workplace.

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Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

**Summary:**
Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe, healthy working environment. Meta is seeking an experienced and outgoing individual to join our Data Center Economic Development Team.This position will play a key role in Meta's data center site selection activities by completing tax and economic incentive diligence and negotiating economic development agreements for new and expanding regions. Domestic and international travel will be required (up to 50%).
**Required Skills:**
Economic Development Manager Responsibilities:
1. Economic development project lead for new data center site selection efforts as well as existing site expansions
2. Complete diligence related to economic development programs as well as state and local taxes
3. Partner with site selection and legal teams to negotiate economic development agreements with various state and local governments and economic development agencies
4. Interface with internal organizations including data center design, construction, legal, finance, accounting and tax
5. Work with cross-functional partners to understand the project parameters needed to support data center economic development discussions
6. Lead various projects related to our data centers, as needed
**Minimum Qualifications:**
Minimum Qualifications:
7. 10+ years of experience in state and local taxes and economic incentives
8. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., business, economics, etc.)
9. Contract negotiation experience
10. Financial analysis and project management experience
11. Experience negotiating, communicating and representing the company's interests with economic development personnel, government officials, and service providers
12. Experience coordinating internal staff and consultants
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Preferred Qualifications:
13. JD or MBA
**Public Compensation:**
$152,000/year to $221,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
**Equal Opportunity:**
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at