Job Summary
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
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
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.
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits 
