Economic Development Specialist

Job Summary

Join a team dedicated to strengthening the local economy and creating opportunities for businesses and residents to thrive. The Economic Development Specialist plays a vital role in advancing strategic initiatives through data analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement that support business attraction, retention, and expansion. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping shape a competitive, resilient, and business-friendly community.

About the Role

The Economic Development Specialist provides essential technical, analytical, and administrative support to the Economic Development Division to foster a resilient local economy. By maintaining data systems and coordinating high-level projects, this position ensures the City remains competitive in business recruitment and proactive in retention efforts. The Specialist serves as a key liaison, ensuring that the data-driven insights and administrative precision required for boards, developers, and the business community are delivered with excellence.

Responsibilities

• Project Data & Program Support
• Updates and maintains accurate information for economic development metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and outcomes.
• Provides administrative and technical support for business retention and expansion programs, including the grants and other incentive initiatives.
• Captures logistics for site visits and prepares professional briefing documents, presentation materials, and project packets.
• Maintains confidential project information within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring records remain current and accurate.

• Administrative, Operations, & Board Support
• Prepares agendas, reports, minutes, and other materials for City Council, Municipal Development District, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and Redevelopment Authority and various boards or committees.
• Performs budget-related tasks including invoice processing, travel coordination, purchasing, and expense tracking.
• Screens and handles a variety of economic development inquiries from the public, developers, and business community by telephone, email, and in person.
• Captures logistics for meetings, events, and conferences, including setup, breakdown, and technical support.
• Captures logistics for meetings, events, and conferences, including setup, breakdown, and technical support.
• Captures logistics for meetings, events, and conferences, including setup, breakdown, and technical support.
• Captures logistics for meetings, events, and conferences, including setup, breakdown, and technical support.
• Captures logistics for meetings, events, and conferences, including setup, breakdown, and technical support.

• Communications, Outreach & Marketing
• Updates economic development content for the City’s website and social media platforms.
• Supports vendor events, business outreach activities, and community programs that promote businesses and other economic development initiatives.
• Affords downtown economic revitalization strategies focused on historic preservation, awareness, and educational programming.
• Affords lead generation, lead follow-up, and general business outreach.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• One year of professional experience in a related role.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license within 90 days).
• OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or institution in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Prior municipal government experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of economic development practices and business retention strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize complex information and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, databases, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal departments, businesses, and community partners.
• Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.