We are currently recruiting qualified applicants for Economic Development Manager. Come see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!

Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it’s a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play.

• Location, location, location– Work near great restaurants and shops, hit the trails, and enjoy the outdoor scenery of Clear Creek and the foothills. Convenient commuting from all directions.
• Paid time off– Paid vacation starts at 16 days (that’s over 3 weeks!), plus 12 days of sick time and 12 paid holidays each year.
• Great benefits– The City matches up to 8% of your retirement contributions, plus offers a full-spectrum of benefits and perks, including tuition reimbursement (check it out)!

Under the direction of the Community Development Director, provides expert leadership for the Economic Development Department, including business retention, expansion, recruitment, and redevelopment. The successful candidate will:

• Serve as Executive Director for the Golden Urban Renewal Authority and the Downtown Development Authority, and provide operational management
• Serve as the primary contact for businesses, catalytic projects, and the City’s representative to the business community.
• Apply professional knowledge and skills to affect research, analysis, planning, and implementation of economic development programs.
• Provide operational management for regular Economic Development Commission activities and supervision of staff.

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

• Specialized knowledge of business development techniques and supporting catalytic projects.
• A high degree of professionalism, problem solving skills, building relationships through excellent customer service, and the frequent use of independent judgment.
• A strong aptitude for developing partnerships with outside agencies and business/property owners and engaging with the community.
• Ability to work effectively with a team and across city departments is essential

Job Summary:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Economic Development Department.
• Identifies and implements strategic, near-term and long-range planning and programmatic elements to achieve economic development goals and objectives outlined.
• Creates an annual action plan and identifies resources needed.
• Serves as a liaison for economic development activities with regional agencies and organizations, such as workforce training and industry trade organizations.
• Acts as liaison to city council and the economic development community, including outside government agencies, non-profits, and businesses, as well as entrepreneurial and civic/community groups, regarding issues of economic concern, development proposals, and projects.
• Serves as a liaison between property owners, businesses, City staff, and others regarding catalytic development projects and programs.
• Serves as the first point of contact for catalytic projects.
• Responds to citizen inquiries, complaints, and assists in the development and implementation of solutions for catalytic projects; refers to appropriate staff for next steps and follows up to ensure timely resolution and excellent customer service.
• Provides guidance to development applicants to recommend the most viable process and options for a project.
• Engages the public and community groups to improve and enhance business and resident involvement.
• Works with the Economic Development team to counsel and support small-business owners on ways to improve business vitality.
• Coordinates site visits to major businesses with department heads and council members.
• Supports the Economic Development team to assist commercial brokers in locating tenants for key development sites, including providing demographic and site planning information.
• Works closely with the Communications Department to conduct marketing of the City’s economic development program and City services.
• Assists in the preparation and submission of proposals for funding economic development activities.
• Supports the update of existing City economic development data, and develop efficient methods of maintaining current, needed data on real estate trends, employment/training efforts and related issues.
• Analyzes and interprets market information regarding a variety of complex data, such as sales tax revenues, employment trends, and development trends.
• Makes presentations to businesses and community groups.
• Coordinates the preparation and implementation of special projects and events for the business community.
• Prepares written and oral reports for Authorities, Boards, Commissions, and the City Council.
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Planning Department and the Golden Chamber of Commerce on a variety of activities.
• Assists in budget preparation, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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