Required Experience:
Economic Development Director - Mayor's Office
City of Attleboro
77 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
$84,175.47 - $113,124.80 a year - Full-time
Skills
Do you have experience in Research & development?
Education
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Full job description
City of Attleboro
External Posting (05/06/2024)
Economic Development Director – Mayor’s Office
Salary Range: $84,175.47 - $113,124.80
The City of Attleboro seeks an Economic Development Director, under the general supervision of the Mayor’s office and working in conjunction with city, state, and federal officials and agencies, to represent the City’s interest in all matters pertaining to economic development.
The applicant must have experience in identifying community needs in the area of economic development and promoting the City’s capacity to fill such needs. Must be able to initiate economic development planning, identify funding sources, apply for grants and administer grant funded activities. Coordinates economic development projects with municipal planning and community development staff and appropriate appointed commissions. Provides assistance to the Mayor, Municipal Council, department heads and other officials with respect to economic development issues. Performs other related work as required.
A bachelors’ degree is preferred in public administration, urban planning, or related field, demonstrated project management experience and knowledge of federal and state statues regarding economic development or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as have the ability to speak in a public setting. Ability to plan, administer, direct and coordinate varied programs and functions of municipal economic development. Ability to participate in complex technical research to economic development. Knowledge of business retention and attraction practices including downtown revitalization projects.
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to the City Human Resources Office, 77 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or personnelfloatclerk@cityofattleboro.us. Position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,175.47 - $113,124.80 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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