Strategic Economic Development Planner

City of Medford; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Medford seeks an Economic Development Staff Planner to work with the Director of Economic Development on city-led initiatives that support small business resilience in Medford.

You will assist with the creation of economic development programs, promote Medford as a place to do business, and implement strategies to attract and recruit businesses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of planning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Planning, Business, Public Administration, or a closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of planning-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal point of contact for small businesses needing assistance with city processes, programs, or regulations.
• Manages communications promoting resources to support business, such as business guides, financial programs, and technical support.
• Develops and maintains small business programming designed to support resiliency, such as a retail incubator, vacant storefront grant program, outdoor dining, and educational programming.
• Evaluates economic, statistical, and demographic data to analyze the best means to attract, retain, or expand businesses within the City.
• Coordinates activities and/or resolutions of problems/complaints through federal, state, or local government agencies.
• Supports the department with business and development attraction efforts.
• Gathers and analyzes information regarding existing businesses within the community for the purpose of economic planning studies and program development.
• Supports grant programs through processing risk assessments, monitoring recipients, reporting economic impact, and maintaining data files.
• Contributes to land-use planning initiatives and projects related to housing, sustainability, and transportation.
• Works closely with the City's grants managers for planning and programming to support community revitalization and local economy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (Economics, Planning, Business, Public Administration)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

ArcGIS

Job description

The City of Medford seeks an Economic Development Staff Planner to work with the Director of Economic Development on city-led initiatives that support small business resilience in Medford.

You will assist with the creation of economic development programs, promote Medford as a place to do business, and implement strategies to attract and recruit businesses. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of planning experience.