Economic Development Manager

Salary : $89,488.00 - $107,386.00 Annually

Location : Golden, CO

Job Type : Full-Time

Remote Employment : Flexible / Hybrid

Job Number : 2025-00063

Department : Community and Economic Development

Opening Date : 09 / 05 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Exempt

The City of Golden is currently recruiting qualified applicants for Economic Development Manager. Come see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location- Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
• Paid time off- Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that's over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Great benefits- The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement ()!

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, provides expert leadership for the Economic Development Department, including business retention, expansion, recruitment, and redevelopment. The successful candidate will :

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics :

JOB SUMMARY

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervision of Economic Development staff. Responsible for selection, training, development, and performance management of personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in economic development, urban planning, marketing, business administration, public administration, or related field. Minimum five (5) years' experience working as a project manager, planner, consultant to community groups by developing programs, providing customer service and advocating for community needs. Minimum two (2) years of formal staff supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of formal education and related work experience produces the knowledge, skill and ability required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

Telephone, copier, computer, printer, camera, AV equipment, and fax machine.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to hold, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Regular Full-Time (RFT) employees of the City of Golden currently receive numerous benefits as part of their total compensation package. These benefits are in addition to mandated benefits such as : workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and social security. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee while others require employee cost sharing or contributions. Employees are eligible to enroll in most benefits upon hire.

The City of Golden's benefit package can comprise an average of 35% of total compensation.

Employer Paid Benefits Include :

Term Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Cost Sharing Benefits Include :

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

401(a) Retirement Plan

Full-time employees can also take advantage of :

Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Vision Coverage

Tuition Program

Supplemental Life Insurance

Full-Time employees receive the following leave options :

128 Hours of Annual Leave (accrued each pay period)

96 Hours of Sick Leave (accrued each pay period)

12 Paid Company Holidays

For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.

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The hiring range for this exempt position is $89,488 - $107,386 annually, depending on skills and experience. Are you comfortable with this range of pay?

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in economic development, urban planning, marketing, business administration, public administration, or related field?

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Do you have a minimum of five years of experience working as a project manager, planner, or consultant to community groups, including developing programs, providing customer service, and advocating for community needs?

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If yes, please describe.

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Does your experience include at least two years of supervisory experience?

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If yes, please describe.

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Please describe your experience evaluating and negotiating Tax Increment Financing (TIF) or economic incentive agreements.

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Please describe your knowledge and / or experience in projecting property tax increment revenues in the context of an Urban Renewal Authority or Downtown Development Authority.

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Describe your experience with business retention and attraction efforts.

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Do you hold an American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification?

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Do you possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the past two years.

Required Question