Economic Development Planner

AlphaX

12h • Remote

About The Position

The Economic Development Planner would lead local and regional economic development strategies and plans for WIL. This is a contingent proposal opportunity within WIL's expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application that WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will ask before naming the candidate or including their resume in a proposal. The role is described as remote in the US.

Requirements

• Experience leading economic development plans or strategies for local or regional organizations.
• Economic and labor-market analysis skills.
• Stakeholder facilitation experience.
• Strong plan and report writing.
• Comfortable working as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) experience.
• AICP or CEcD.
• Prior federal economic development grant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead local or regional economic development strategy and planning.
• Analyze economic, industry, and labor-market data.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement with public, private, and community partners.
• Identify priority projects and investment opportunities.
• Define implementation steps and performance measures.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed