Economic Development Specialist​/Planner

The Village of Mundelein is seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the position of Economic Development Specialist/Planner within the Community Development Department.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Community Development, the Economic Development Specialist/Planner supports the Village’s strategic goals by managing programs, initiatives, and policies that foster a vibrant business environment, strengthen the local tax base, and enhance Mundelein’s overall economic vitality. This position combines traditional economic development responsibilities with professional planning skills to guide redevelopment, analyze market conditions, facilitate development projects, and support long-range planning efforts.

The role requires strong relationship-building skills, technical planning knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments, external organizations, elected officials, businesses, and residents. Mundelein is continuing to invest in redevelopment, activate strategic corridors, and reinforce its position as a dynamic community for residents and businesses. The Economic Development Specialist/Planner plays a critical role in supporting these efforts through data-driven recommendations, development facilitation, and strategic relationship-building.

• Implement the Village’s economic development strategies, focusing on business attraction, expansion, and retention.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for developers, brokers, business owners, and prospective investors.
• Manage and coordinate incentives such as TIF districts, façade programs, tax rebates, or grant opportunities, ensuring compliance with Village policies and state requirements.
• Analyze market trends, demographic data, economic indicators, and development opportunities to inform policy recommendations.
• Develop marketing materials, maintain economic development website content, and coordinate outreach to promote Mundelein as a business-friendly community.
• Represent the Village at regional economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and professional associations.
• Oversee and maintain an inventory of available commercial and industrial properties.
• Prepare reports and presentations for the Village Board, committees, and community partners.

• Review development proposals, zoning applications, site plans, and redevelopment concepts for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, zoning code, and community goals.
• Assist in preparing long-range planning documents, corridor plans, housing studies, and land-use analyses.
• Conduct research and prepare planning reports, maps, graphics, and public-facing materials.
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and other staff on development review, permitting processes, and project management.
• Participate in public meetings, workshops, and hearings, providing professional planning recommendations.
• Assist in updating zoning regulations, design guidelines, and planning policies to support economic development objectives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required;
• Review applications for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development;
• Research and provide recommendations for Village policies, ordinances, and planning documents;
• Assist with project management relating to large development projects, redevelopment projects, and consultant work;
• Review applications for zoning variances and other applications for conformance with applicable regulations and policies;
• Serve as staff liaison for review boards, ad-hoc committees, and elected officials (including technical…