Director of Economic Development

3 weeks ago


Grand Prairie, United States City of Grand Prairie Full time

Director of Economic Development 
This position retains and expands the economic viability of the City by marketing, planning, coordinating, and directing the City’s economic development activities. This requires exceptional communication skills to effectively establish strong working relationships with businesses and industries, develop complex business proposals, and negotiate contracts. Duties include creating and implementing a strategic plan, identifying, recruiting, and developing new businesses and economic development partnerships; conducting trend and other related analysis; and overseeing municipal sales tax projects.

City of Grand Prairie and Director of Economic Development Job Information

 Please apply here 

If you have questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Anthony T.J. Michelic / President anthony@thepacegroup.com or Wanda Sullivan / Vice President wanda@thepacegroup.com 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required, Master’s Degree a plus CEcD or other Economic Development Certifications preferred

Job Experience: 

  • Proven history of success in previous work in economic development industry or city administration.
  • Well networked in the development industry with strong existing relationships.
  • Strong background in building, communicating, and executing a strategic plan.
  • Verifiable success in positive engagement at an organization and in a community. Demonstrable understanding of deal-making, stakeholder buy-in, and general business knowledge.
  • Minimum of seven years in the economic development business or City Administration is preferred.


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