Community and Economic Development Director - Fairmont

Minnesota City Jobs; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota City Jobs is seeking a Community and Economic Development Director in Minnesota. This role organizes and directs the City’s community development operations, covering planning, zoning, economic development, ordinance administration, and property maintenance enforcement.

The position also develops plans and supervises department staff, with a focus on a Lakes Management Plan and related projects. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, community development, housing, and/or redevelopment, including some supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the full range of the City’s community development operations related to planning, zoning, and economic development.
• Oversee residential and commercial ordinance administration, property maintenance codes and enforcement, and implement Plans such as the Lakes Management Plan.
• Supervise Community Development Department personnel and oversee special plans, projects, and authorities/commissions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Job description

Community and Economic Development Director

Under the general supervision of the City Administrator, the Community & Economic Development Director is responsible for organizing and directing the full range of the City’s community development operations as they relate to planning, zoning, and economic development, residential and commercial ordinance administration, property maintenance codes and enforcement, developing and implementing a Lakes Management Plan, and other special plans, projects, and authorities/commissions. This position will also supervise Community Development Department personnel.

Hiring Range: $119,662 to $132,475 (Full Range: $119,662 to $151,715)

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA options, life and disability insurance, PERA retirement, paid leave, and wellness resources

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Economic Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, community development, housing, and/or redevelopment, including some supervisory experience.

Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at [e-mail] or 612-920-3320 x111.