Strategic Economic Development Director

CITY OF SAPULPA; Sapulpa (OK); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CITY OF SAPULPA seeks an Economic Development Director to lead efforts to attract, retain, and expand businesses, strengthen the local tax base, and improve quality of life for our community.

The role requires hands-on project management, collaboration with the Chamber, schools, and regional partners, and oversight of budgets and staff or contractors. Evening and travel for outreach may be required.

Qualifikationen

• Understanding of municipal economic development for Sapulpa.
• Knowledge of zoning, planning, real estate, and infrastructure.
• Ability to analyze local economic data and translate findings into strategy.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and public presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited administrative support.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement the city’s economic development strategy tailored to Sapulpa.
• Serve as the primary contact for businesses, developers, small business owners, and site selectors seeking information or assistance.
• Lead business retention and expansion visits, provide support services, and troubleshoot regulatory or permitting issues.
• Recruit targeted industries suited to the community’s workforce, infrastructure, and land availability.
• Manage incentive programs, including local tax abatements, grant programs, TIF districts, or state-level incentive applications.
• Conduct data analysis, demographic research, and market studies to inform decision-making and promote available sites/buildings.
• Build relationships with the Chamber of Commerce, school districts, county officials, workforce agencies, and regional/state partners.
• Coordinate marketing materials, the city’s economic development website, and community branding initiatives.
• Present updates and recommendations to the City Manager, City Council, and advisory boards.
• Manage departmental budget and oversee a small team, interns, or contractors.

Kenntnisse

Municipal econ dev

Zoning & planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Public speaking

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

CITY OF SAPULPA seeks an Economic Development Director to lead efforts to attract, retain, and expand businesses, strengthen the local tax base, and improve quality of life for our community.

The role requires hands-on project management, collaboration with the Chamber, schools, and regional partners, and oversight of budgets and staff or contractors. Evening and travel for outreach may be required.