464 Economic Development jobs in the United States

1. Analyzes land development proposals and provides recommendations on the proposals for landowners and Community Council.
2. Reads, understands, and presents complex legal documents, contracts, development agreements, and related documents. Communicate and recommend updates to development transaction documents to management and other SRPMIC departments.
3. Public speaking, which includes delivering public presentations for leases and projects within the scope of Economic Development to a wide variety of audiences including Community members, Community Council, executive staff, landowners, developers, peers, staff and external regulators and stakeholders.
4. Coordinates pre-development activities, including environmental reviews, surveys, land use reviews, zoning entitlements, and cultural reviews, among SRPMIC Governmental departments, as well as with external entities such as developers, brokers, and title companies. Coordinates the legal review process and communication between SRPMIC attorneys, developer attorneys and landowner attorneys when applicable.
5. Coordinates development activities, including reviewing financial and lease transactions, regulations, laws and ordinances among SRPMIC Governmental departments, external entities such as developers, brokers, title companies and lenders. Coordinates the legal review process and communication between SRPMIC attorneys, developer attorneys and landowner attorneys when applicable.
6. Research data resources to identify and obtain the information needed for land development (utilization) tasks, including: lease documents, Community Development Department records, the Economic Development Division database, land ownership, land survey documentation, environmental and archeological reports, and real estate appraisals.
7. Research, review, and track local and regional economic indicators such as vacancy rate, CPI and demographics to assess and administrate proposed and ongoing development leases.
8. Provide project management by facilitating and monitoring lease execution under all appropriate Community and federal leasing ordinances and regulations, supplying supporting documentation, and maintaining and coordinating project schedule and responsibilities. This includes recordation coordination.
9. Monitors and manage lease compliance: creates invoices for lease rents, prepares the lease schedule of payments, reviews financial documentation, maintains the

Join the vibrant community of Johnstown, Colorado, as our new Economic Development Specialist! Be a part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in one of Northern Colorado's fastest-growing towns. With a welcoming atmosphere, top-notch public services, and thriving shopping centers, Johnstown offers an exceptional quality of life. With a population of 20,000 and growing, every role here has the power to positively impact our community. Make your mark where it truly matters-apply today and become a vital part of our team!

The Town of Johnstown is seeking a motivated and community-minded professional to join its team as an Economic Development Specialist. Under the direction of the Economic Development Director, this position supports the implementation of the Town's economic development strategy and initiatives, with a focus on business retention, attraction, and expansion, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and administrative coordination.

The Specialist will assist in the execution of key projects across commercial corridors, contribute to the Town's economic development marketing and outreach efforts, support affordable housing-related initiatives, and serve as a connector between the Town and its business community. This role requires building strong relationships with business owners, developers, and community partners; identifying and pursuing investment opportunities; and coordinating programs that strengthen and grow Johnstown's local economy.

Please refer to the attached job description for additional details.

Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2025. Preference will be given to candidates who submit a cover letter along with their resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

The Town of Johnstown provides generous benefits including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan contributions, and health savings accounts.

Expected Hiring range: $59,784-$71,741

The Town of Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection be based on job-related factors. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participates in the development and implementation of economic development goals, objectives, incentives, budgets, policies, and priorities.
• Assists with the development and administration of small business focused programs.
• Visits local businesses to evaluate needs and communicate resources available through the Town.
• Monitors and researches new economic development trends, best practices, programs, current literature, and comparable communities to help recommend policy changes and improve processes.
• Develops and maintains files, records, databases, listings, and other reference materials. Ranges from maintaining records of public meeting documents and project details to tracking business trends and updating demographic profiles.
• Assists with the annual tax abatement compliance process.
• Represents the Town to outside agencies, organizations, residents, and community groups.
• Coordinates with the Director to market Brownsburg sites to brokers, developers, businesses etc.; process may include evaluating projects for incentives, preparing letters of support, and/or responding to Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Requests for Information (RFI).
• Collaborates with strategic partners, including, but not limited to, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), Indy Partnership, Indy Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Brownsburg Area Chamber of Commerce in an effort to promote the Town.
• Updates and maintains the Town's inventory of available sites. Updates IEDC's Zoom Prospector database with available Brownsburg sites as needed.
• Monitors and reviews state and local leads for projects that align with Brownsburg's economic development goals. Matches those leads to available sites and submits sites when applicable.
• Works with the Director to prepare economic development reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists with Redevelopment Commission (RDC), Economic Development Commission (EDC), and Redevelopment Authority (RDA) meetings. Including creating agendas/packets, preparing documents, attending meetings, coordinating on various projects, and taking notes. Attends Town Council meetings as needed.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Resourceful and creative.
• Analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Must exhibit professionalism and effectively work with customers, vendors, employees, and the public.
• Skillfully convey information on various topics to a diverse audience.
• Influencing and consultative skills are critical.
• Proficient with commonly used office software, including but not limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, telephone, and internet communications.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Effective prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong initiative to strive for continuous accuracy, quality, and timeliness of information.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships through strong interpersonal skills, emphasizing relationship-building and consistently demonstrating solid professional judgement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• A genuine commitment to quality on behalf of the Town while building a culture committed to excellence is mandatory.
• Must have and maintain a verifiable Driver's License, demonstrate a safe driving record, and remain insurable through the Town's liability insurance carrier.

Salary range is $28.85/hour to $7.30/hour with a midpoint of 45.67/hour. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a - 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b - up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to 5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Economic Development Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, organizing, and implementing Sound Transit's Economic Development Program - which includes the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and the Small Business Program (SBP). Ensures contract compliance, provides support and technical assistance to DBEs and SBs, and ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and Agency regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Leads, plans, organizes, and implements assigned program contracting activities including, but not limited to developing mutually acceptable goals on contracts; calculating and administering goals in accordance with regulations and guidelines; participating in pre-bid meetings and pre-construction meetings; and serving as division representative on Contract Evaluation Team.
• Monitors Prime/General contractor/consultant goal attainment on contracts relative to commitment and recommends corrective action when appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and Agency regulations and guidelines in the accessibility and administration of contracting opportunities; assists in process improvement efforts.
• Provides support and engages contractors; trains on use of B2GNow (contract monitoring system) including prompt pay for contractors and subcontractors; conducts accurate administration of contract terms including commercially useful function (CUF) reviews, flow down language, prompt

• Develops, recommends, and implements key land use, cultural affairs, and economic development policies that reflect the Mayors vision and priorities.
• Drafts complex Council memoranda, legislative proposals, and public communications to advance these goals.
• Monitors and analyzes major public policy issues including land use, development, arts, tourism, and economic initiatives at the local, regional, and national levels.
• Tracks key development applications and trends, and ensures the Mayor is appropriately briefed on City policies, programs, and fiscal matters.
• Leads or supports strategic initiatives related to major 2026 national and international sporting events, downtown revitalization, workforce development, arts and culture expansion, and modernization of San Joss development processes.
• Manages the Mayors Economic Development Portfolio, supervises the Mayors Economic Development Policy Advisor, and represents the Mayor in stakeholder meetings, public hearings, civic functions, and industry roundtables.
• Interfaces regularly with the development, real estate, arts, culture, tourism, and business communities to identify opportunities and challenges.
• Leads or supports business retention and appreciation efforts through site visits, engagement strategies, and collaboration with the Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs.
• Convenes and coordinates cross-departmental teams to address entitlements, permitting, infrastructure, and incentive structures, while proactively removing bottlenecks and championing project progress.
• Coordinates with external organizations to host events and fundraisers that support San Joss economic, cultural, and civic ecosystems.
• Supports community engagement efforts by facilitating stakeholder feedback, building coalitions, and aligning messaging across neighborhoods, advocacy groups, and City partners.
• Uses sound political judgment to balance competing priorities and ensure consistent and inclusive communication.
• Coordinates with communications staff to elevate key milestones, frame public messaging, and respond to emerging issues.
• Maintains strong working relationships with Council Offices, City Departments, and community stakeholders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and responsiveness to dynamic priorities and high-stakes opportunities.

• Demonstrate a history of receiving progressively increasing responsibilities and documented success at each level.
• Possess experience managing complex projects and/or interdepartmental teams
• Have reported directly to or worked alongside an organizations senior leadership team

• Bilingual skills: oral and written proficiency with languages such as Spanish or Vietnamese highly preferred
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in developing, analyzing, and evaluating various programs and services
• Strong and effective organizational skills
• Ability to thrive and succeed in a high-energy, fast-paced environment

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Two (2) writing samples that best demonstrate your level of proficiency

1. Describe your background/experience in urban planning, cultural affairs, economic development, and/or land use.
2. What do you see are the biggest challenges to San Jos from a land use and economic development perspective?
3. Describe your experience facilitating development and the planning/entitlement process.
4. Describe your experience working in a fast-paced and complex political environment, particularly any experience working with elected officials or executives in an advisory capacity.

• Lead and participate in multiple, concurrent large, complex economic development projects, often working together with a team, that may include, but are not limited to:

• Municipal plans, policies, zoning, permitting procedures, and programs to achieve economic development that is sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient;

• Municipal, local and regional workforce development strategies, with a focus on quality employment, living wage career pathways, financial inclusion, and wealth creation for lower income individuals;

• Market and feasibility analyses to understand the potential for new commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use development;

• Support implementation of MAPC's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS);

• Assist municipal and institutional partners to conceptualize and initiate industry-specific workforce development programs; research local and national labor market trends to launch or reorient workforce programs to respond to growing labor market demand in specific sectors;

• Help build the capacity of local stakeholders - including local governments, chambers of commerce, and businesses - to pursue such opportunities where they will advance sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient activities;

• Participate in developing and implementing interdisciplinary projects to advance equitable economic development, through partnerships with other MAPC divisions and departments (e.g., Housing, Arts & Culture, and Public Health), as well as state agencies and external advocates and stakeholders;

• Develop new ideas and concepts in response to a changing context and to increase the relevance, impact, and sustainability of MAPC's planning and policy work, innovating and developing actionable concepts that take into

• Collect, aggregate and present key real estate market information including but not limited to occupancy rates, rents, space availability, return to office utilization, and building sales. Oversee publication of these metrics on a monthly, quarterly and/or annual basis in collaboration with the Director

• Track and manage project-level data of development pipeline and recently delivered project

• Undertake periodic demographic analysis and economic modeling on the potential impact of development, anchor attraction, and public policy initiatives

• Provide quick analysis and summary information on submarket conditions in easy-to-read data visualizations for internal and external distribution

• Develop GIS mapping infrastructure to visually represent market data and other information on a building-by-building basis

• Assist in implementation of key initiatives aligned with the Downtown Action Plan, the Gallery Place/Chinatown Task Force, Downtown East University District, and other planning efforts associated with downtown revitalization

• Contribute to programs that promote business retention, expansion, and attraction within the District

• Identify opportunities for new business development and investment, and support BID-led grant initiatives to support new programs

• Identify and engage with existing businesses and tenants to understand their needs and challenges, providing support to ensure their continued success in DowntownDC

• Collaborate with Director to attract new businesses to the area by promoting DowntownDC's unique advantages and facilitating connections with potential investors and developers

• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including property owners, developers, and government officials and agencies

• Research and design sector-focused marketing collateral to support the BID and District government's business attraction efforts

• Monitor and oversee planning programs and initiatives in partnership with the Director, ensuring they are executed effectively and deliver measurable results

• Support other BID departments in activations and physical improvements

• Support Director in oversight of design and construction initiatives on an intermittent basis

• Support Director on stakeholder matters, representing the BID at meetings, and providing project information, real estate data, and other important information

• Educate stakeholders and local leaders on policies and initiatives that support DowntownDC's economic development objectives

• Support management of the BID's salesforce database, including intermittent data entry and recall of stakeholder contact information

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, real estate, economics, or a related field; master's degree preferred

• 1-5 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in planning, economic development, public administration, or real estate

• Office attendance of four (4) days per week to facilitate team building and on-the-ground knowledge of the neighborhood

• Experience working with or within government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or public-private partnership

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and comfort with engaging stakeholders from all backgrounds

• Strong interest and commitment to cities and urban placemaking, with an understanding of the influence that market forces and public policy have on the built environment

• Ease with quantitative analysis and ability to understand and present data in a compelling way

• Technical proficiency in ArcGIS and proven track record in spatial analysis and graphic presentation of maps

• Effective oral and written communication skills, including ability to 'tell the story' to a wide array of audiences

• Solutions-focused attitude and collaborative mindset to complement a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, track progress on goals, and clearly report project updates on a consistent basis

• Cursory knowledge of the DC real estate market, development processes, and the role of District agencies in both

• Expertise in using PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge of Salesforce is preferred but not required

• Coordinates writing and updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes community and economic data from multiple sources to facilitate effective planning and provide technical assistance
• Conducts extensive research in specific or general project areas to support CEDS implementation
• Prepares and communicates formal and technical reports, working papers, and correspondence
• Evaluates regional and sub-regional issues and opportunities related to the economy, employment and infrastructure to support project development and CEDS implementation
• Coordinates with regional and sub-regional partners on a regular basis to promote regional collaboration
• Creates publication/consumer quality content for print and online
• Assists in identifying strategies to increase and/or revitalize economic competitiveness
• Assists in identifying strategies to fully capitalize on key local and regional assets
• Responsible for initiating and leading planning studies, publications, and facilitating meetings to support regional goals and objectives identified in the CEDS
• Prepares periodic reports to ensure compliance with grant terms, conditions and reporting requirements
• Develops meeting agendas and coordinates meeting facility arrangements
• Attend evening meetings as needed

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report (annually)

• General planning principles
• Economic Development practices
• Community engagement
• Grant-funded economic & community development programs

• Analytical thinking and analysis
• Collaboration
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Critical thinking
• Grant writing and administration
• Project management
• Problem solving skills
• Procurement competence
• Public speaking
• Strategic vision and planning
• Work independently