Senior Economic Development Strategist

City-of-Akron,-O; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Akron seeks an Economic Development Specialist to advance business attraction, retention and expansion. You will conduct research, perform cost-benefit analyses and prepare presentations used to inform decisions.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with city staff, assist property and business owners, and help identify funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with city policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of related experience.
• Knowledge of economic development, finance, real estate, urban planning.
• Ability to work independently and present analyses clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research, compiles and evaluates data and organizes it into presentation form.
• Performs cost-benefit analyses of economic development projects and makes recommendations.
• Identifies and responds to the needs of local businesses through established programs.
• Acts as liaison with other governmental agencies to meet requirements for special project activity.

Skills

Economic development

Urban planning

Budget analysis

Research & data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Data analysis tools

Job description

The City of Akron seeks an Economic Development Specialist to advance business attraction, retention and expansion. You will conduct research, perform cost-benefit analyses and prepare presentations used to inform decisions.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with city staff, assist property and business owners, and help identify funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with city policies.