Economic Development Project Manager

Job Description:

Economic Development Project Manager

Description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Economic Development Program Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits.
Why work for Chandler?

• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual.
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible to be used immediately following accrual.
• 12 paid holidays per year plus additional time off at the end of the year (Winter Break)
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation.
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% City contribution match
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage.
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive

Who we are
Economic Development employs development strategies focused on recruitment of new business, retention of existing business, and the expansion of the city's employment and tax base. Economic Development also encourages the redevelopment of Historic Downtown Chandler to create an urban core that makes a positive statement for Chandler. Building tourism in Chandler is another role for the Economic Development team.

Who we are looking for
Our new team member will serve as project manager for economic development and will provide research, marketing, program development and analysis, perform business recruitment, retention and entrepreneurial start-up efforts, represent the City of Chandler as a liaison in local and regional economic development activities and present oral and written reports to City departments, community groups and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics or a related field
• 4 years of experience in economic development, marketing or a related field
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

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All applicants hired will be required to complete a driver's license check and be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation.Closing Date/Time: 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$88,649.60 - $128,502.40 Annually