Economic Development Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Business
Economics, Business Administration, Business Development, Financial Analyst
Salary: $55,266.00 - $97,822.00 Annually
Final date to receive applications:
Oct 16, 2026
Government - Local
CUMBERLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
118 Baltimore Street, Suite 202, Cumberland MD 21502
Date: 9/21/2026
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Job Announcement
The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to serve as its next Economic Development Specialist. This full-time position will support CEDC’s efforts to retain and expand existing businesses, attract new investment, advance redevelopment initiatives, and strengthen Cumberland’s overall economic competitiveness. The successful candidate will work directly with businesses, developers, entrepreneurs, property owners, government agencies, and regional partners to help move economic development opportunities from initial inquiry through implementation.
PrimaryResponsibilities
- Supporting business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts
- Assisting businesses and developers with permitting, financing, incentives, utilities, and other development-related processes
- Managing assigned economic development, redevelopment, infrastructure, and business-support projects
- Researching funding opportunities and assisting with grant applications, administration, reporting, and compliance
- Maintaining commercial property, development-site, business, and prospect information
- Analyzing demographic, workforce, real estate, and market data
- Preparing reports, presentations, marketing materials, and prospect proposals
- Building productive relationships with public, private, and nonprofit partners
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in economic development, business administration, public administration, planning, finance, economics, political science, communications, or a related field. At least two years of relevant professional experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, project management, research, and analytical skills. Experience with grant administration, economic development incentives, Microsoft 365, CRM systems, GIS, or digital communication platforms is valued.
Annual salary range: $55,266–$97,822
Classification:
Full-time, exempt
Location:
Cumberland, Maryland
Starting salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and available budget.
The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities
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