City Growth Director: Economic Development & Revitalization

Fahrenheit Advisors; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith + Horward has been retained to assist Cincinnati in hiring a Director of the Office of Strategic Growth to join the city’s leadership team in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the City Manager, the Director leads strategic initiatives to promote economic growth, real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, job creation, and investment throughout the City.

The Director oversees operations, budgets, staff, and partnerships with developers, investors, governmental agencies, and community

Qualifications

• Knowledge of economic development, real estate development, and municipal government operations.
• Experience with public-private partnerships, development incentives, and financing tools.
• Budget preparation, financial management, and fiscal administration.
• Leadership, strategic planning, performance management, and organizational development.
• Stakeholder engagement, communication, and collaboration with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Strategic Growth.
• Advise City Manager and elected officials on growth, development, and economic initiatives.
• Develop departmental goals, policies, and performance measures; monitor plans and programs.
• Oversee staffing, budgets, and resources; drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Lead real estate development, redevelopment, and private/public investment initiatives.
• Foster partnerships with developers, investors, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal departments to streamline processes and support project implementation.
• Monitor economic trends and evaluate ROI and impact of initiatives.

Skills

Economic development

Real estate development

Public administration

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public-private partnerships

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Finance, Political Science, Economics

Job description

Smith + Horward has been retained to assist Cincinnati in hiring a Director of the Office of Strategic Growth to join the city’s leadership team in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the City Manager, the Director leads strategic initiatives to promote economic growth, real estate development, neighborhood revitalization, job creation, and investment throughout the City.

The Director oversees operations, budgets, staff, and partnerships with developers, investors, governmental agencies, and community