The City of Cibolo invites management professionals who are interested in a full-time position as an Economic Development Manager to apply to join our amazing City! This exciting position works Monday - Friday during typical business hours as well as occasional evening hours when attending meetings of monthly Boards and Commissions, as well as certain City Council meetings. As our Economic Development Manager, you will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and administering economic development efforts for targeting new development efforts, facilitating programs to enhance economic development and job growth, and serving as liaison between prospects and the City of Cibolo. Demonstrates fiscal stewardship, with an understanding of budgeting and oversight of public funds. Ensures effective coordination and communication with City Officials, city departments, state, regional and local entities, media, consultants, the general public, and/or private sector representatives.

The Economic Development Manager works closely with City Planners and City Attorney’s Office on development related matters. The Economic Development Manager will promote and exhibits the City’s core values in daily behavior – Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity.

Your type: You look for an organization that is guided by core values like Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity. You’re attracted to an organization that is made up of extremely passionate and purpose-oriented people. You find excitement in an organization that has a strong vision that is committed to enhancing the quality and characteristics typical of a City of Choice. Your ideal organization is one that has a foundation built on trust and transparency. Engaging in meaningful work that responds to organizational and community needs while staying true to our mission which is to support impactful business developments that lead to career opportunities and a stable tax base for the City of Cibolo through our subject matter experts and promotion of the city as a place of choice for the development community.

While salary isn’t everything, you would like to work for organization that offers an competitive compensation package with great benefits dedicated to optimizing a better you! You look for an organization that sees their people as their most valuable asset. Your ideal organization to work for is one that has a philosophy that focuses on investing in their people on both a professional and personal level.

You admire an organization where everyone’s expertise and skill are valued and expectations for continuing to excel as an organization are shared by all. You work best in an organization who fosters an environment where you enjoy serving the public and your teammates collaborate and treat each other like family. As a family, we care and respect each other and have each other’s back. We also feel comfortable with being challenged and can engage in healthy debate like family.

If this seems like your type, keep reading.

Our Type: You are someone with strong communication skills that you use to effectively connect with stakeholders, including government officials, business leaders, and community members. You use your analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data, trends, and economic indicators to help others make informed decisions that support the priorities of the community. You can easily build relationships with business owners, site selectors, resource partners, and other governmental representatives. You have a solid understanding of economic principles, government policies, and different incentive and financing mechanisms that can be utilized to make a good deal even stronger.. If you can do those things and meet the following requirements, we would be happy to speak with you:

Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, community development, economics, urban planning, or a related field; AND a minimum of five (5) years of full-time progressively responsible experience in a sales, marketing, or business development position with a state or local governmental agency; a Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License; Certification as a Certified Public Manager (CPM) and/or a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or the ability to obtain one within one (1) year is also required.

Ask yourself: Do you enjoy developing programs and business relationships? Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment? If so, please consider applying for the Economic Development Manager position today!

If this is you, keep reading.

Compensation: Salary range is $ $85,000- $92,000 (DOE) plus outstanding fringe benefits package which includes 100% fully paid employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous retirement package, 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays (awarded at the beginning of every fiscal year), 2 weeks of vacation & sick time, and so much more!

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Please direct any questions to the People and Performance team by emailing hrservices@cibolot x.gov

This job requisition closes on September 11, 2024

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