Economic Development Project Manager & Economic Development Project Manager Senior Organization: Town of Gilbert City: Gilbert Location: Arizona Date Posted: July 10, 2025 Country: United States of America Primary Category: Economic Development Type of Position: Full Time We Are Seeking Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Economic Development Project Manager or Economic Development Project Manager, Senior. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering the opportunity for professional growth in a rewarding and innovative work environment. The primary duties of the Economic Development Project Manager position include: Developing and managing business assistance programs to support the growth of Gilbert-based businesses (senior level). Planning, organizing, and performing outreach to Gilbert-based businesses, and executing national and international targeted trade shows and sales missions in alignment with the annual action plan. Preparing responses to requests for information/proposal (RFP/RFI) and evaluating the fiscal and economic benefits of potential projects; Creating and maintaining relationships with landowners/representatives, site selectors, consultants, commercial brokers, developers, regional stakeholders, and utility partners. Facilitating projects through the Town planning and plan review process. Coordinating applications for state incentives with regional and state economic development partners. Coordinating workforce development activities with appropriate organizations. Inputting and managing lead and project activity in the department’s CRM. Salary note: the salary range listed is the minimum for an Economic Development Project Manager and the maximum for an Economic Development Project Manager Senior. The first review of applications will take place on Monday, July 21, 2025. If enough applications are received at the review date, the posting may close. Otherwise, a final review of applications will be done after the posting close date listed. About You At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: Economic Development Project Manager Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Economics, Marketing, or a closely related field. Five (5) years of relevant experience in business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development/entrepreneurship, marketing, redevelopment, or related economic development line of service. Licensing/Certifications Valid AZ driver’s license. Economic Development Project Manager, Senior Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Public Administration, Communications, Economic Development, Urban Planning, Economics, Marketing, or a closely related field. 7+ years of relevant experience in business attraction, business retention and expansion, small business development/entrepreneurship, marketing, redevelopment, or related economic development line of service. Experience in continuous process improvement planning related to metrics and goals. The ability to mentor and provide support to other team members. Licensing/Certifications Industry-specific professional certification, or the ability to achieve certification within one year. Examples include, but are not limited to, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), AZED Pro, Master Economic Development Professional (MEDP), or Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP). Valid AZ driver’s license. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt, ineligible for overtime compensation. This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site, and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”. Currently, the Office of Economic Development has identified Monday and Thursday as eligible remote workdays, bringing the team together in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid), Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona. This position includes physical demands and working conditions typical of an office environment. This position has been designated as a sedentary position that requires spending most of the workday in an office setting. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona Association for Economic Development
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