Economic Development Specialist

City of Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer time off

Healthcare plans

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

The City of Chandler, Economic Development Division, is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to join our team. The role focuses on lead generation, marketing campaigns, and collaboration with clients to attract private investment and support local businesses.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience, plus a valid driver's license. This is a full-time position with a standard M-F schedule and a chance for flexible options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in economic development, marketing, or related areas.
• Valid driver’s license or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive lead generation, sales and marketing campaigns to attract new investment.
• Engage with clients and networks to promote Chandler’s value proposition.
• Assist project managers on more complex economic development projects.
• Prepare reports, maintain data resources, and represent the team at trade shows.

Skills

Driver's License

Experience in Economic Development/ED/

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Marketing or a related field

Job description

The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as an Economic Development Specialist. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with the opportunity for a flexed schedule.

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, drives tourism, and strengthens the local economy. The team proactively identifies companies for recruitment, manages relationships, 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 a wide variety of activities to promote Chandler’s value proposition as a preferred destination for private sector capital investment through proactive lead generation, sales and marketing campaigns, networking, client engagement with the ultimate goal to attract new business investment opportunities and retain existing employers. An employee in this classification may also assist Economic Development Project Managers with more complex projects. An employee in this class also performs statistical comparisons, maintains data resources, prepares reports, represents the team at trade shows and conferences.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Marketing or a related field; and
• 2 years experience in economic development, marketing, commercial real estate, international trade, finance or a related field; 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 pre-employment 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.