Economic Development Manager

City of Craig•Craig, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Craig as a Full-Time Economic Development Manager and immerse yourself in a dynamic environment that fosters forward-thinking innovation. Located onsite in beautiful Craig, CO, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community and its economic trajectory. You'll collaborate with passionate professionals who value empathetic problem-solving and integrity in their work. Enjoy the thrill of developing strategies that drive growth while being part of a high-performance culture that prioritizes excellence. With a competitive salary range of $72,173 - $103,743, this position rewards your dedication and expertise. You will be given great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, 401a with employer match, 457 Roth, 457b, and Roth IRA. This is not just a job; it's a chance to shape the future of Craig and be part of an energetic team committed to success. Apply today to embark on a fulfilling career path that truly matters. What would you do as a Economic Development Manager As the Economic Development Manager, you will be expected to engage in a range of activities that drive local economic growth. Your daily responsibilities will include conducting market research to identify opportunities for development, analyzing economic trends, and preparing comprehensive reports to inform strategic decision-making. You'll collaborate with community stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies to foster partnerships that promote shared goals. In addition, you'll lead initiatives that enhance the business climate and encourage investment in Craig. Regularly organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and presentations will be essential to communicate your findings and advocate for development proposals. Your problem-solving skills will come into play as you navigate challenges and devise creative solutions. Embracing an empathetic approach, you will build relationships with local organizations and residents to ensure that their voices are heard in the economic development process. Are you the Economic Development Manager we're looking for? To excel as the Economic Development Manager, a diverse skill set is essential. Strong analytical abilities will enable you to assess market trends, economic data, and community needs effectively. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are crucial, allowing you to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences, including stakeholders, community members, and government officials. Your problem-solving aptitude will help you tackle complex economic challenges with innovative solutions. A collaborative mindset is vital, as you will frequently work with various local organizations and teams to align interests and drive initiatives forward. Additionally, demonstrating empathy will enhance your ability to understand and address the concerns of the community, fostering trust and support for economic programs. Strong organizational skills are necessary for managing multiple projects simultaneously, while adaptability will empower you to respond to evolving economic conditions and stakeholder needs. A commitment to integrity will ensure transparency and accountability in all your endeavors. Connect with our team today! Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck! By submitting this application, I acknowledge and understand that any offer of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. I authorize the Company to conduct these screenings and understand that the results will be used solely to determine my eligibility for employment, in accordance with applicable laws and Company policies.

Requirements

Strong analytical abilities to assess market trends, economic data, and community needs effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate ideas clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences, including stakeholders, community members, and government officials
Problem-solving aptitude to tackle complex economic challenges with innovative solutions
Collaborative mindset to work with various local organizations and teams to align interests and drive initiatives forward
Demonstrating empathy to enhance ability to understand and address the concerns of the community, fostering trust and support for economic programs
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously
Adaptability to respond to evolving economic conditions and stakeholder needs
Commitment to integrity to ensure transparency and accountability in all endeavors

Responsibilities

Conducting market research to identify opportunities for development
Analyzing economic trends
Preparing comprehensive reports to inform strategic decision-making
Collaborating with community stakeholders, businesses, and government agencies to foster partnerships that promote shared goals
Leading initiatives that enhance the business climate and encourage investment in Craig
Organizing and facilitating meetings, workshops, and presentations to communicate findings and advocate for development proposals
Navigating challenges and devise creative solutions
Building relationships with local organizations and residents to ensure that their voices are heard in the economic development process