Senior Economic Development Officer

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Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Company:

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is the City of Baltimore's economic development agency. We work to strengthen Baltimore's economy by attracting investment, supporting businesses, advancing real estate development, and creating opportunities that help neighborhoods, employers, and residents thrive.

Our work is rooted in the belief that economic growth should benefit the entire city. From helping businesses launch and expand to advancing catalytic development projects, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, and building partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, BDC helps turn Baltimore's potential into lasting progress.

At BDC, you will join a mission-driven team committed to shaping a more vibrant, equitable, and economically resilient Baltimore. We value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and a deep connection to the communities we serve.

Whether your expertise is in real estate, small-business support, finance, communications, community investment, grants, compliance, or economic development, your work at BDC can make a meaningful impact on Baltimore's future.

About the Role:

The Senior Economic Development Officer plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable economic growth and community prosperity within the United States. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing strategic initiatives that attract investment, support local businesses, and foster job creation. The officer collaborates with government agencies, private sector partners, and community stakeholders to identify opportunities and address economic challenges.

By analyzing economic trends and leveraging data-driven insights, the role ensures that development efforts align with regional and national economic goals. Ultimately, the Senior Economic Development Officer contributes to building resilient economies that enhance quality of life and promote inclusive growth.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economic Development, Urban Planning, or related field.
• A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in economic development, small business support, community development, or related field.
• Experience working with small businesses, entrepreneurs, or in community-based settings.
• Understanding small businesses operations, challenges, and resource needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with diverse business communities and neighborhood stakeholders.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, business association gatherings, and public events.
• Collaborate with partner organizations to coordinate service delivery and avoid duplication of efforts.
• Support advocacy initiatives that advance policies and investments benefiting small businesses.
• Engage with elected officials and civic leaders on economic development priorities.
• Facilitate strategic connections between business owners, organizations, institutions, and other key entities to unlock opportunities and remove barriers.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trust-based relationships that position the organization as responsive and reliable partner within commercial districts.

• Maintain comprehensive records of business interactions and service delivery.
• Conduct business surveys and needs assessments to inform program improvements.
• Track program participation, outcomes, and business health metrics.
• Contribute to performance dashboards and impact reports.
• Support research efforts on business retention and community economic trends.

• Partner with Business Retention and Growth, the Data Team, and the Real Estate Team to design and execute integrated commercial district strategies.
• Contribute to complex, cross-functional initiatives that align technical assistance, capital programs, real estate interventions, and corridor-level planning.
• Translate on-the-ground business intelligence into actionable insights that inform program design, investment strategy, and district priorities.
• Work closely with the Data Team to develop and scale new tools, resources, and analytical frameworks…