Economic Development Director

Economic Development Director

Department:
Mayor's Office

Status:
Individual Contract

Salary: $73,000-$92,000/yr (Depending on Experience)

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field is required. Master's Degree is preferred.

The City of Chicopee's Mayor's Office is looking to hire an Economic Development Director who will be responsible for creating and implementing programs röthat spur business growth, employment opportunities, and increased revenue. This role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, working with a range of stakeholders, including businesses, government officials, and community leaders.

• Promote economic growth and development in the local community.
• Collabor/player local businesses and organizations to attract new businesses.
• Work with existing businesses to expand and enhance their operations.
• Seek out and secure grants and financing opportunities to support economic development.
• Provide research and analysis on economic trends and opportunities in the region.
• Serve as a liaison between government agencies and local businesses.
• Develop marketing and branding strategies to attract investors and talent to the community.
• Create and implement workforce development initiatives to support job growth.
• Work to improve infrastructure and transportation systems to support economic growth.
• Regularly measure and evaluate the success of economic development efforts.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of economic development experience in any capacity.
• Understanding of the City of Chicopee, its development patterns, and its priorities.
• Well-developed knowledge of economic development, planning principles, and practices.
• Effective grant, report, and plan writing techniques.
• Project management and administration skills.
• Community, Board and Commission, and City Staff outreach experience.
• Knowledge of principles, methodology, and practices of research and data collection.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision‑making skills.

Recurring sick time, vacation, طوال الا Holidays, retirement plan, and more.