Associate Economic Development Specialist
By City of Cambridge, MA At , Cambridge $66,821 - $94,350 a year
Strong project management skills; strong organizational and time management skills.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Experience gathering, managing, and presenting data.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to develop, research, analyze, interpret, and communicate written program guidance, requirements, and regulations.
City employee transportation benefits (T-Pass reimbursement, Bluebikes membership, EZRide Shuttle)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of your community? We are seeking an Economic Development Supervisor to join our team and help create a vibrant and prosperous economy. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to attract and retain businesses, create jobs, and spur economic growth. If you have a passion for economic development and a commitment to making a difference, this could be the perfect job for you!

Overview The Economic Development Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the economic development activities of a local government or organization. This includes developing and implementing strategies to promote economic growth and development, as well as coordinating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful economic development initiatives. Detailed Job Description The Economic Development Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the economic development activities of a local government or organization. This includes developing and implementing strategies to promote economic growth and development, as well as coordinating with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful economic development initiatives. The Economic Development Supervisor will also be responsible for researching and analyzing economic trends, developing and managing budgets, and preparing reports and presentations. Job Skill Requirements
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of economic development principles and practices
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal economic development regulations
• Knowledge of economic development tools and resources
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to promote economic growth and development
• Ability to research and analyze economic trends
• Ability to develop and manage budgets
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, public administration, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in economic development
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal economic development regulations
• Knowledge of economic development tools and resources
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to promote economic growth and development
• Ability to research and analyze economic trends
• Ability to develop and manage budgets
• Ability to prepare reports and presentations
Job Knowledge The Economic Development Supervisor should have a strong knowledge of economic development principles and practices, local, state, and federal economic development regulations, and economic development tools and resources. Job Experience The Economic Development Supervisor should have at least 5 years of experience in economic development. Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategies to promote economic growth and development
• Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure successful economic development initiatives
• Research and analyze economic trends
• Develop and manage budgets
• Prepare reports and presentations
• Monitor economic development activities and programs
• Provide guidance and support to staff and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with local businesses and organizations
• Represent the organization at economic development meetings and events