Strategic Local Economic Development Lead

Salt Lake County; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County in Draper, UT is hiring a Senior Economic Development Manager to lead programs that attract, retain, and grow businesses. This on-site role coordinates with county departments, developers, and community groups, conducts market analyses, prepares reports, and recommends policies to strengthen the local economy.

Candidates should have strong economic development experience, analytic ability, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree requirements with relevant government or urban planning focus.
• Experience in economic development or local government highly valued.
• Strong quantitative, analytic and grant-writing abilities.
• Ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders and elected officials.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement economic development initiatives to attract and retain businesses.
• Analyze markets and prepare reports and policy recommendations.
• Coordinate with county departments, developers and community groups.
• Monitor program performance and ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Economic development expertise

Public administration knowledge

Urban planning & community development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical, project management & strat

Excellent written & verbal comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics/Public Administration/Urban Planning/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Salt Lake County in Draper, UT is hiring a Senior Economic Development Manager to lead programs that attract, retain, and grow businesses. This on-site role coordinates with county departments, developers, and community groups, conducts market analyses, prepares reports, and recommends policies to strengthen the local economy.

Candidates should have strong economic development experience, analytic ability, and excellent communication skills.