Company Description
The City of Greenacres is located in Palm Beach County, Florida, approximately 5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of around 43,900 residents and over 700 small and medium-sized businesses, the City was established in 1926 and is the 8th largest municipality in Palm Beach County. Greenacres is a well-planned, safe, and attractive community with an efficient local government, earning distinctions like "Tree City USA" for 32 consecutive years.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Economic Development at the City of Greenacres in Greenacres, FL. The Director will be responsible for overseeing economic development initiatives, public administration tasks, urban planning projects, community development efforts, and budgeting activities on a day-to-day basis.
Qualifications
- Economic Development and Community Development skills
- Experience in Public Administration and Urban Planning
- Budgeting expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of local government policies and procedures
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in economic development, urban planning, public administration, marketing, or related field. Master's degree preferred
- Six (6) years of experience in economic or community development, commercial development, or business assistance and retention experience
- Three (3) years of experience working for a municipal government
- Must obtain and maintain valid Florida driver's license
