Pay Range: $33.13/hr. - $43.07/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, November 24, 2023

 Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Hybrid Work Environment Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Economic Development Coordinator job is available with the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department. The Economic Development Department is seeking an Economic Development Coordinator to assist with the implementation of programs and projects focused on target industry positioning and readiness, business attraction and expansion, and other strategic development, programs, and initiatives.

The Economic Development Department conducts targeted operations and facilitates strategic investments that engage public, private, and civic assets in ways that help shape the future of the community and its economy. This is primarily accomplished through policies, programs, and public-private partnerships that are focused on: Ensuring that a strong foundation has been established for the local economy, tapping into the full potential of neighborhoods and districts throughout the city, and securing growth in strategic industries and entrepreneurial activity.

We want to be recognized by our peers, by our community, and by industry as a national leader and innovator in the field of economic development. The vision of the department is, “To compete successfully on the national and international stage for creative, high-growth businesses and the talented individuals who fuel them.” We seek to build a team that can embody that mission.

The incumbent is responsible for implementing strategies that increase Fort Worth’s competitiveness in certain target industries as identified in the Economic Development Strategic Plan. Primary duties will include identifying and leading projects that deliver value and elevate the profile of Fort Worth, particularly in high-growth and high-value industries; monitoring industry trends; evaluating, leveraging, and building on local and regional assets; engaging in efforts to attract new investment and businesses into the community; supporting the competitiveness of existing businesses and industry clusters; and supporting talent initiatives in coordination with partner organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Economic and Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or related field.
• Four years of experience in economic/community development, real estate finance or related field required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic and Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or related field
• Five years of experience in economic/community development, real estate finance or related field required
• A Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation, Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) designation or a certificate from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OUEDI), or a certificate from the TCU Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) program;
• More than seven years of relatable experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office products necessary;
• Experience with Salesforce
• Knowledge of incentive policies, programs and projects
• Experience in economics, including concepts, terms, methods, and trends (as well as statistical analysis);
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of economic development, marketing, and financing methods available for economic growth
• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of commercial real estate development, real estate finance, or commercial leasing;
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently;
• Strong financial analysis skills (demonstrated ability to evaluate gap financing or conduct financial benchmarking, fiscal analysis, or cost-benefit analysis);
• Established track record or strong capabilities in negotiating high-value/high-profile projects, especially industrial, corporate, or other commercial expansions, or relocations;
• A history of ethical behavior and an understanding of various ethical considerations in economic development.

The Economic Development Coordinator job responsibilities include:

• Assist in the creation and implementation of programs to encourage the attraction and expansion of new and existing employers within the community.
• Evaluate target industry trends and requirements and create tailored profile and positioning documents of the Fort Worth market.
• Analyze and negotiate high-profile real estate development projects, analyze financial gap, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and make recommendations.
• Inventory key Fort Worth sites and evaluate site availability, conditions, and readiness;
• Actively engage with existing businesses on growth and expansion opportunities; Attract new businesses to Fort Worth.
• Establish relationships with local, regional, and national site consultants, corporate real estate executives and real estate brokers.
• Manage relationships with accounts in assigned target industries.
• Conduct project analysis, negotiate terms of incentive contracts, and coordinate approval process.
• Identify and evaluate new or competing policies, programs, and incentives and advise department management on related local policy.
• Represent the City in meetings with representatives of business and community organizations, governmental agencies and the public.
• Prepare a variety of periodic, progress and special reports.