Economic Development Specialist
City of Mesa
- Mesa, AZ
- $62,506-92,995 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Qualifications & Requirements: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, Marketing, Research, Analytics, Commercial Real Estate, International Business, Political Science, or a related field. Two years of employment in a professional-level capacity in economic development or a related area.Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Proficiency in the use of computer software programs (example: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, dBase, GIS, desktop publishing such as Photoshop or InDesign) and the internet is preferred. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, Commercial Real Estate, International Business, or a related field; membership in related professional organizations; the ability to speak a second language; and designation as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) are desirable.City Manager's Office (Downtown Transformation) Assignment: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Economic Development, Business or Public Administration, Commercial Real Estate, International Development, Planning, Real Estate Development, or a related field. Experience working in a downtown setting with multiple stakeholders, including business improvement districts, enhanced municipal services districts, and/or convention and visitor bureaus; contract negotiation and management; and grant writing.Link to Job DescriptionA is linked here.