Economic And Community Development Agent; Hybrid

Economic And Community Development Agent

Location: Hartford, CT

Schedule: Hybrid. Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. One day in office (Wednesday) required; days may increase.

Salary: $86,068 – $110,931 per year. New to state employment starts at minimum salary range.

Open Date: February 24, 2026

Close Date: March 23, 2026 11:59 pm

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Hybrid schedule with one day in office required
• Location:
  
  Hartford, CT

The role focuses on industry‑specific programming, evolving beyond the innovation economy to include all technology sectors.

Responsibilities include:

• Educate and assist companies through innovative operational efficiency initiatives
• Provide practical cost mitigation, strategic partnerships, and market opportunities
• Manage existing partnerships, federal grant programs, and initiatives
• Foster new relationships
• Engage in public‑private collaborations and grant application support

• Promote and coordinate economic, housing and community development activities and programs
• Advise municipalities in developing comprehensive community development plans
• Maintain contacts and provide technical assistance to businesses and industries
• Perform specialized analyses for development of standardized data, forecasts and performance indicators
• Advise customers undertaking community development activity
• Assist businesses and industries locating or expanding operations in Connecticut
• Identify economic, housing and community development resources available to businesses and industries and coordinate services
• Review plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and departmental requirements
• Conduct feasibility reviews and negotiate financial packages with customers
• Coordinate and track proposals through departmental approval process
• Prepare commitment letters, financial, statistical and administrative reports
• Support domestic and international marketing and promotion of Connecticut products
• Organize workshops, conferences and seminars to promote business development assistance
• Provide technical assistance in grant applications
• Negotiate leasing or other agreements for business opportunities of state‑owned facilities
• Monitor and support business activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements
• Monitor work performance of consultants and programs for compliance

• Knowledge of local, state and federal economic, housing and community development programs and resources
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles
• Planning principles and practices
• Comprehensive community development principles
• Industry practices, markets and location issues
• Marketing principles and techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Planning, organizing and negotiating urban or economic development activities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to utilize computer software
• Supervisory ability

• Six (6) years of professional experience in corporate marketing, business development, residential/commercial financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, or project management in industrial, environmental, housing or community development projects
• One (1) year of the general experience must be at the level of Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent

• College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree
• A Master’s degree may be substituted for one additional year of general experience
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for general and special experience

• Experience managing programs or initiatives in a public‑sector, nonprofit or economic development setting
• Experience in post‑award administration activities
• Experience using a standardized Customer Relationship Management system
• Experience coordinating and executing professional events
• Experience working with innovation government‑led economic development programs

• May be required to travel
• May be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license

The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.

To apply, use the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.