Economic Vitality Manager

City of Commerce City • Full-time • Remote (Civic Center, CO) • $87.53k - $148.81k / year • 1w ago

Join our team as an Economic Vitality Manager and take the lead in fostering growth and innovation in our community! As a key liaison for developers and business owners, you will provide essential concierge services throughout the development permit process, ensuring a seamless experience for economic development projects. Your skills in tracking and providing feedback will enable you to streamline communication across disciplines, allowing our applicants to focus on what matters most: bringing their visions to life. With the autonomy to create a dynamic business retention and expansion program, you'll play a vital role in meeting the needs of local businesses and contributing to our city’s strategic economic initiatives.

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Hiring salary is dependent upon experience.

The hiring range is $106,353 - $118,170 annually.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: Health & wellness benefits, 6% retirement contribution match and 3% 457 Deferred Compensation match, general leave, work/life balance, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and welcoming work environment for all of our employees. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply for this position today. Be A Part Of It and contribute to the vibrant growth and development of Commerce City as we strive to provide exceptional services and foster a thriving community.

Please review the full job description here!

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Public Administration, Marketing, or related field; and a minimum of five years of experience in economic development, public administration, or commercial real estate are required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

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Process Overview:

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application AND INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and determine starting pay in accordance with the provisions of the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Qualification Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.

Application Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring manager, who will review and evaluate application materials.

Interview(s): We aim to schedule interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the application review.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

Deadline to apply - April 8th, 2026

Zoom Interviews - Week of April 13th

Panel Interviews - Week of April 20th