Director of Economic Development - Plainfield City.

NJLM; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Plainfield City seeks an experienced Director of Economic Development to lead a redevelopment portfolio valued at more than $2 billion. The Director will act as the city’s liaison to developers and businesses, driving business attraction and retention while coordinating with internal and external partners.

The preferred candidate will hold a Master’s Degree (MBA or urban planning) and at least five years of significant management experience in public or business sectors, including land use and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in MBA or urban planning.
• At least five years of significant management experience in public or business sectors.
• Experience in land use, large-scale property sales, or property development programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a redevelopment portfolio valued at more than $2 billion in investments.
• Serve as the liaison to developers and businesses for the city.
• Drive business attraction and retention strategies and initiatives.
• Collaborate with external partners while aligning with internal city objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Land use policy

Development programs

Education

Master's degree (MBA or urban planning)

Job description

Director of Economic Development - Plainfield City.

The city seeks an experienced Director of Economic Development to lead a redevelopment portfolio of more than $2 billion in investment projects. Reporting to the Business Administrator, the Director will manage redevelopment projects, serve as the City’s liaison to developers and businesses, and drive business attraction and retention. The preferred candidate will hold a Master’s Degree, preferably in business administration and/or urban planning. They will have at least five (5) years of significant management experience in the public/business sectors, including professional or administrative experience in land use, large-scale industrial or commercial property sales, or commercial property development programs. The ideal candidate understands the core needs of government and business stakeholders and works collaboratively with external partners while ensuring internal objectives are met. Start date: Jan 1, 2027. Submit cover letter and resume to Mayor Mapp and [e-mail] $145,000–$165,000