Economic Development Coordinator & Executive Support

City of Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington seeks a highly organized professional to support the Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, and other leaders, coordinating calendars, travel, meetings, and events while advancing community economic development initiatives. The role also involves financial oversight, reporting, and cross-department collaboration to drive strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least three years in urban economic development or public administration,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in economics, public or business administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in urban economic development or related areas.
• Must have a valid Class C Texas Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee a diverse range of advanced, multi-track tasks and meetings.
• Maintain executive calendars and arrange related travel and expenses.
• Coordinate projects related to community events and special assignments.
• Assess leads and prospects for economic development opportunities and route them for follow-up.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in economic development

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

City of Arlington seeks a highly organized professional to support the Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director, and other leaders, coordinating calendars, travel, meetings, and events while advancing community economic development initiatives. The role also involves financial oversight, reporting, and cross-department collaboration to drive strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least three years in urban economic development or public administration,