Downtown & Economic Development Manager

Town of Huntersville; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Huntersville is seeking a professional to perform economic development work focusing on business recruitment, downtown development, and local business growth. The role operates under the supervision of the Assistant Town Manager and involves coordinating with businesses, developers, and government partners.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, program planning, and grant research to support redevelopment and occupancy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of economic and community development principles, including downtown development and small business support.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with business owners, developers, community stakeholders, elected officials, and the general public.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to analyze information and support decision-making; ability to express ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact within the Town for businesses, developers, potential development sites and Commerce Station Industrial Park.
• Coordinates with businesses, developers, and property owners to provide area opportunities and information; serves as advocate for planning and development processes.
• Supports business recruitment and retention efforts, including responding to inquiries, preparing site information, business visits, issue identification, and follow-up coordination.
• Researches and administers grants and funding opportunities related to economic and downtown development and redevelopment initiatives.
• Supports efforts to reduce vacancy, recruits new businesses, and encourages reinvestment in existing buildings.
• Plans and implements programs, events, and initiatives that support business connection and growth.
• Coordinates with Town departments, regional partners, and local and state economic development agencies to align efforts and leverage resources.
• Identifies and supports economic development and downtown-focused groups or initiatives.
• Creates and maintains database of town businesses including key indicators such as primary contact, business activity, number of employees, vacancy, and public/private investment.
• Develops and maintains content for promotion of business and economic development efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Economic development

Relationship building

Project management

Research and analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

Public administration

Business

Planning

Economics

Job description

Town of Huntersville is seeking a professional to perform economic development work focusing on business recruitment, downtown development, and local business growth. The role operates under the supervision of the Assistant Town Manager and involves coordinating with businesses, developers, and government partners.

The position emphasizes relationship-building, program planning, and grant research to support redevelopment and occupancy.