Economic Development Director

City of Menlo Park
Menlo Park, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 09, 2025
  • Salary Top:186857
  • Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
  • Apply By: Aug 05, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Community and Economic Development
  • Management
  • Job Description

    The City of Menlo Park is seeking a dynamic and experienced Economic Development Manager to join the City Manager’s Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead innovative programs that enhance the local economy, reimagine and activate the built environment, and attract, retain, and support businesses in the world class community of Menlo Park.

     

    Menlo Park is home to a vibrant mix of small businesses, restaurants, hotels and venues, cutting-edge life sciences companies, venture capital firms, and multinational technology companies, among others. The Economic Development Manager plays a vital role in fostering relationships with the business community, developing and implementing economic development strategies, and providing direct support to meet business needs—a truly diverse range of work in partnership building, policy development, long-term visioning, program implementation, data analysis and research, and service delivery.  

  • Job Requirements

    This position requires a degree with major coursework in business administration, public policy or administration, economics, urban planning, or closely related area of study; and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a related field (a Master’s degree in a listed field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience).

     

    The salary for the Economic Development Manager is up to $186,857, depending on qualifications.

  • Special Instructions

    Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

    Please submit your application and compelling cover letter via Peckham & McKenney’s website, where a detailed brochure is also available: www.peckhamandmckenney.com.

     

    Call Anne Cardwell at (707) 771-4213 or email at anne@peckhamandmckenney.com for more information. 

     

    The filing deadline is August 5, 2025.                                                                       

     

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Peckham & McKenney
    • Peckham & McKenney

    With over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.

    Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.

    Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.

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