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65 New Economic Development Jobs This Week

Across 34 states plus Washington, DC, with listed annual salaries up to $360,000

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
— 5 min read
65 New Economic Development Jobs This Week

Hello, economic developers!

Your next job could be on this list. This week’s roundup has 65 economic development openings across 34 states plus Washington, DC, from coordinator roles to executive leadership, with listed annual salaries up to $360,000.

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Executive Director
$113,266 - $149,149.97
Chisago County HRA-EDA
Minnesota
(Sponsored)
Closes Friday, October 30.

Director of Economic Development
$117,357–$143,844
Dutchess County, NY
New York
(Sponsored)


Planning and Economic Development Specialist I
$37,238.40 - $62,284.80
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
Alabama

Economic Development Director
$95,804.80 - $117,832
Mohave County
Arizona

Workforce Development Coordinator (Career Services)
$53,050.25 - $68,964.82
GateWay Community College
Arizona
First review November 2; open until filled.

Dean, Economic and Workforce Development
$171,198–$208,129
Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
California

Economic Development and Housing Program Manager
$112,944 - $137,280
County of El Dorado
California

Housing and Community Development Specialist III
$125,424–$156,811.20
County of San Mateo
California

Senior Consultant, Credits and Incentives Consulting
$70,000–$97,500
Ryan
California
Hybrid in Glendale or Los Angeles.

Economic Development Manager - Housing Manager
$147,633 - $184,539
City of Westminster
Colorado

Vice Chancellor for Economic Development
$325,000 - $360,000
University of Colorado Boulder
Colorado
Closes Monday, October 26.

Workforce Development Intern, Spring 2027
$20/hour
Greater Washington Partnership
District of Columbia
Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week; hybrid in Washington, DC.

SMARTstart Program Assistant
$17.50 - $19/hour
Pasco Economic Development Council
Florida
Part-time, 20–30 hours per week; Dade City.

Economic Development Administrator / Project Manager
$77,000 - $90,000
City of Lilburn
Georgia

Economic Development Specialist
$85,043 - $89,813 hiring range
Village of Arlington Heights
Illinois

Project Manager, Economic Development, Central Region
$63,787 - $66,000
Indiana Economic Development Corporation
Indiana

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Indiana & Kentucky)
$265,000 - $295,000
Anthropic
Indiana, Kentucky
Based in Indiana or Kentucky, or willing to relocate; up to 50% travel.

Senior Management Analyst, Planning & Development / Economic Development
$65,000 - $77,000
City of Topeka
Kansas

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Louisiana)
$265,000 - $295,000
Anthropic
Louisiana
Based in Louisiana, or willing to relocate; up to 50% travel.

Site Development Program Manager
Louisiana Economic Development
Louisiana

Administrative Coordinator
Approximately $24.43/hour
Maine Community College System
Maine
Supports workforce training; grant-funded through June 30, 2030.

Asset Operations Financial Analyst
$90,000 - $105,000
Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO)
Maryland

BRE Specialist
$75,000–$100,000
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Maryland

Director of Community Opportunity Initiatives
$102,294.96–$179,375.04
Johns Hopkins University
Maryland

Economic Development Intern, Spring 2027
Unpaid
International Rescue Committee
Maryland
Hybrid in Silver Spring; optional $15/day expense reimbursement.

Brownfield Program Specialist
Fishbeck
Michigan
Based near a Fishbeck office in Michigan; flexible work options.

Economic Development Director
$75,000 - $100,000
Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
Michigan

Legislative Affairs Manager
$95,987 - $131,982
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Michigan
Hybrid in Lansing; closes Sunday, October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Program Manager, Tech-Based
Starting at $70,000
TechTown Detroit
Michigan

Regional Manager, North Region
$65,000 - $67,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri
Remote within northern Missouri.

Vice President, Development
$120,000–$130,000
St. Louis Development Corporation
Missouri

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Montana & Utah)
$265,000 - $295,000
Anthropic
Montana, Utah
Based in Montana or Utah, or willing to relocate; up to 50% travel.

Economic Development Intern
$15 - $19/hour
City of North Las Vegas
Nevada
Part-time, up to 25 hours per week.


Executive Director, New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission
$165,750 - $175,500
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
New Jersey
New Jersey residency required.

Senior Economic Development Specialist
$68,569.92
Navajo Nation
New Mexico
Shiprock; closes November 2.

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (New York)
$265,000 - $295,000
Anthropic
New York
Based in New York, or willing to relocate; up to 50% travel.

Managing Director, ConnectALL
$122,016–$133,000
Empire State Development
New York

Project Manager, GO-SEMI
$70,000 - $75,000
Empire State Development
New York

Business Development Specialist
$54,970.28–$75,702.44
City of Wilson
North Carolina
Reposted October 22.

Economic Development Director
$89,537 - $116,398
Vance County
North Carolina

Community and Economic Development Specialist I-III
$46,404.80 - $78,145.60
Montgomery County
Ohio

Environmental Compliance Specialist (Community Development Analyst)
$31.47/hour
Ohio Department of Development
Ohio

Project Manager, Economic Development
Columbus Partnership
Ohio

Business and Technology Advisor
$59,263 - $75,651
Tulsa Tech
Oklahoma
Priority consideration October 27; open until filled.

Commerce Director
$75,000
Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
Oklahoma

Economic & Business Development Manager
$116,255 - $151,132.50
American Electric Power
Oklahoma

President & CEO
$95,000–$115,000
Owasso Chamber of Commerce
Oklahoma

Rural Development Specialist (SE Region)
$70,000–$75,000
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Oklahoma
Based in southeastern Oklahoma; regional travel required.

Director of External Affairs
$162,383.66 - $235,447.29
Prosper Portland
Oregon

Economic Development Analyst 1
$53,008 - $80,646
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Closes Saturday, October 24 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

Legal Assistant, Economic Development
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
South Carolina

Project Manager
$58,854 - $105,978
South Carolina Department of Commerce
South Carolina

Program Assistant II - Research & Economic Development
$23.56/hour starting rate
Dakota State University
South Dakota

Community and Economic Development Specialist
Travis County
Texas
Hybrid role based in Austin.

Dallas Workforce Systems Officer
Equus Workforce Solutions
Texas

Heritage Tourism Program Assistant, Economic Development
$46,718.72
County of El Paso
Texas

Senior Heritage Tourism Specialist, Economic Development
$54,195.88
County of El Paso
Texas

Community & Economic Development Intern
$17 - $25/hour
Davis County
Utah

Cannabis Equity Business Loan Administrator
$84,114–$96,731
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority
Virginia

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Virginia Talent Accelerator
$70,000 - $80,000
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Virginia
Hybrid in Richmond, with three office days per week; closes November 6.

Community Engagement Manager, Data Centers (Virginia & West Virginia)
$265,000 - $295,000
Anthropic
Virginia, West Virginia
Based in Virginia or West Virginia, or willing to relocate; up to 50% travel.

Program Manager A - Workforce & Economic Development
$54,204 - $72,900
Olympic College
Washington

Associate Dean, Corporate Training and Economic Development
$105,768 - $113,994
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Wisconsin
Green Bay; preferred consideration November 1.

Business Investment and Attraction Manager
$52,500–$63,950
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
Wisconsin
Remote within Wisconsin; 20–30% travel.

Chief Revenue Officer
$45.00–$61.08/hour
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
Wisconsin
Hybrid in Madison; closes October 29.

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