Economic Development Manager for Delray

Economic Development Manager for the City of Delray Beach

Location:

Delray Beach, FL 33444. Salary: $72,280.00 - $ annually. Job Type: Full-time. Job Number: 02852. Division: 12-000 City Manager. Closing Date: 5/29/2026 4:00 PM Eastern. Veterans' Preference Applies.

EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment.

Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Economic Development Manager plans and implements business and economic development programs and strategies for the City, with particular emphasis on the downtown and other business corridors within the City. Responsibilities include establishing and implementing business attraction and retention strategies, incentive programs, marketing, small business development and assistance, workforce development, establishing and maintaining relationships with the business and other related communities, and other related projects as assigned.

Work is performed at a highly professional level with a high degree of independence and initiative. The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Work with the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, City government and elected officials; and all appropriate County and State agencies to formulate, recommend and carry out policies relative to business development, retention and enhancement strategies and programs within the City.
• Coordinate with other agencies and organizations such as the Business Development Board, Career Source, etc. on regional economic development activities as well as working with other appropriate government agencies, bankers, real estate and commercial brokers. Acts as a liaison to facilitate productive interactions with the City of Delray Beach.
• Work with the Chamber of Commerce, DDA, CRA and other similar organizations when appropriate to further the Community’s economic development goals.
• Prepare reports and make appropriate status presentations to CRA, DDA, Chamber of Commerce, City and others, as necessary.
• Compile databases and relevant planning and economic information regarding housing, retail, industrial, and office development activity, vacant space, city-owned properties, and available properties.
• Direct the implementation of any economic development programs/plans of the City.

• Meet, confer and provide detailed information to new businesses contemplating a relocation or expansion into Delray Beach.
• Assist private developers and business owners with site planning, zoning, platting, variances, incentives and other regulatory issues associated with redevelopment and economic development.
• Represent the City with outside agencies, private developers, and other interested parties.

• Develop strategies to attract entrepreneurs and promote the development of innovation‑oriented companies in Delray Beach.
• Assist local small businesses in understanding the City’s procurement process and registering as a City vendor.
• Participate with other public and private entities on the creation of business incubation programs.
• Counsel those seeking to start or grow their small business within the City, including assistance in understanding the development process and identifying other resources.

• Create and implement strategies/programs to identify the community's competitive advantages, target industries, identify prospects, and use…