Assistant Community and Economic Development Director

Assistant Community & Economic Development Director

The City of Middletown is seeking a self-motivated professional to serve as Assistant Community & Economic Development Director. The ideal candidate should possess considerable knowledge, abilities, and experience in project planning, quality management skills, a strong customer service orientation, effective communication skills, and an excellent ability to manage professional relationships with community stakeholders. This position is responsible for assisting the Community & Economic Development Director in overseeing department operations.

The Department is comprised of the following Divisions:
Building Inspections, Economic Development, Planning & Zoning, and Code Enforcement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Marketing, Planning, Economics, or a related field. Certified Economic Developer, preferred, with five years of recent experience in economic development or a closely related field. A minimum of two years of supervisor experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should have a good understanding of development incentive programs, marketing, and event coordination.

Salary Range: $87,144 to $125,835 annually plus excellent benefits package.