Northeast Economic Regional Development Manager

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity seeks a Northeast Economic Regional Development Manager, a Public Service Administrator role. The position drives growth across Northeast Illinois by building strategic partnerships with businesses, government leaders and community stakeholders, and leading regional initiatives from engagement to completion.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, providing technical assistance to manufacturing and technology sectors, and

Qualifications

• Four years of college in economic development, marketing, or business administration.
• Three years of professional administrative experience in business or economic development.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays and valid driver's license.
• Experience serving as a public-facing representative delivering presentations and conducting outreach.
• Preferred: 4+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience in business development, economic development, or government.
• Preferred: Experience with tax incentive programs, grants, workforce training, and economic development tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive economic growth across Northeast Illinois by building strategic partnerships with businesses, government leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Develop regional economic development strategies and provide technical assistance to key industries including manufacturing and technology.
• Represent the agency at regional meetings, seminars, and other public events.
• Lead projects from initial engagement through completion as a senior field representative.

Skills

Public presentations

Outreach

Travel readiness

Education

Four years of college in economic development, marketing, or business administration

Job description

The Northeast Economic Regional Development Manager, a Public Service Administrator role with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, drives economic growth across Northeast Illinois by building strategic partnerships with businesses, government leaders, and community stakeholders. The position involves developing regional economic development strategies, providing technical assistance to key industries including manufacturing and technology, and serving as a senior field representative promoting Illinois as a premier business investment location. The manager leads projects from initial engagement through completion and represents the agency at regional meetings and seminars.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of college in economic development, marketing, or business administration
• Three years of professional administrative experience in business or economic development
• Ability to travel with overnight stays and valid driver's license required
• Experience serving as a public-facing representative delivering presentations and conducting outreach
• Preferred: 4+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience in business development, economic development, or government
• Preferred: Experience with tax incentive programs, grants, workforce training, and economic development tools