Economic Development Assistant Director

City of Chandler, Arizona; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off (up to 8 hours)

Vacation accrual 130 hours in first yr

Sick leave 96 hours first year

12 paid holidays annually

ASRS retirement system with city match

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/yr

Free recreation center membership

Flexible schedule / remote options (as

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Chandler, Arizona is seeking an Economic Development Assistant Director to lead the Economic Development Division. This full-time role, Monday–Friday, reports to the Economic Development Director and focuses on business attraction, retention, expansion, and entrepreneurship initiatives within Chandler’s growing economy.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and bring at least eight years of economic development experience, including four years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required; 8+ years of economic development experience incl. 4+ years supervisory
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities to perform the work

Responsibilities

• Supervise, manage and lead division activities including business attraction, retention and expansion
• Oversee entrepreneurship and small business assistance; work with Economic Development Director on goal setting
• Coordinate with City leadership to advance economic development priorities and workforce initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Teamwork

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Public or Business Administration, Real Estate Development or related field

Job description

Job Announcement

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an Economic Development Assistant Director. The position is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.

Why work for Chandler?

• Open and collaborative environment


• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community


• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays


• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage


• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual


• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual


• 12 paid holidays annually, plus Winter Break leave the end of 2026


• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match


• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation


• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive


• Professional development opportunities


• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually


• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership


• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

Who We Are

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division leads efforts to attract new companies, support existing businesses, and strengthen the local economy. The team provides site selection assistance, market data, and customized support to help businesses successfully locate and grow in Chandler. They focus on targeted industries and workforce development to ensure companies have access to the talent and resources they need to thrive.

The division also includes Visit Chandler, the City’s tourism program, which promotes Chandler as a destination for visitors, meetings, and events—supporting local hotels, restaurants, and retail. Together, these efforts reinforce Chandler’s reputation as a Community of Innovation with a strong business climate and high quality of life.

Who We Are Looking For

Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking someone to serve as second in command of the Economic Development Division. Work involves supervising, managing and leading the activities and operations of the division including business attraction, business retention and expansion, entrepreneurship, small business assistance and personnel functions as well as goal setting alongside the Economic Development Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Economic Development, Public or Business Administration, Real Estate Development or a related field; and


• 8 years of experience in economic development, including 4 years of supervisory experience; and


• A valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record; or


• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.

The City of Chandler will conduct a driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.

Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.

The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please refer to the official website.