Economic Development Director
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Government
Economic Development Director, Woodburn, $ - $
Employment Type
Full Time, Contract
Application Start Date07-06-2026
Application End Date07-24-2026
LocationWoodburn
State/County97071
CountryUnited States
Work StyleOn-site
Government and Military
Experience7 years
EducationBachelor's Degree
DescriptionCity of Woodburn is looking for an Economic Development Director to join the executive management team. Incumbent manages all aspects of the City’s economic development program, activities and functions and urban renewal development within the City. Economic Development Director builds and maintains close relationships with businesses, property owners, commercial real estate professionals, developers, and government agency partners to support existing businesses and to encourage and support the development of new and existing businesses.
Serves as a liaison between the City Council, departments, the public, urban renewal agency and the City Manager.
Located within the beautiful Willamette Valley, just 30 minutes outside of Portland and 20 minutes from Salem, the City of Woodburn, Oregon, is looking for an ideal candidate to help shape future development within the community through infrastructure and planning. Barely an hour from the beaches, the mountains and Oregon’s most popular state park, residents and visitors enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities that abound in the Pacific Northwest.
With a diverse community known for its friendly and supportive nature, this position offers an opportunity to make a difference and help shape the community’s future.
Woodburn is a community rich in history, tradition and diversity. With a blend of Anglo, Hispanic and Russian cultures, Woodburn celebrates its diversity as one of Oregon’s fastest growing communities, with a population of almost 30,000. Long known as a center of agriculture, Woodburn is also the window to the Willamette Valley, providing visitors a gateway to some of the area’s most beautiful attractions, including The Oregon Garden and Champoeg and Silver Falls State Parks.
Woodburn Premium Outlets, a top state tourist attraction, has over 100 brand name and specialty stores offering great shopping value. Situated in a large agricultural area, Woodburn is a gateway to many farms, nurseries and harvest festivals in the area. Al’s Garden Center started in Woodburn in 1948, Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm hosts a month‑long Tulip Festival in March/April, Bauman’s Farm and Garden, in Gervais, hosts a month‑long harvest festival in October, and Mt.
Angel Oktoberfest celebrates the end of the harvest season in September. Another attraction is the Woodburn Dragstrip just west of I‑5. Built in 1961, Woodburn Dragstrip has a ¼‑mile track and hosts many racing events from March through October.
The Woodburn City Council advocates growth and urban renewal. A new economic development vision encourages the attraction of environmentally friendly businesses that provide livable wages and enhance the community’s quality of life. Over the past two decades, Woodburn has grown 74.0 percent to an area of 5.4 square miles. Family is historically and culturally important here. With the support of the community, the Woodburn school system and its students continue to excel and achieve academically.
Incorporated in 1889, the City of Woodburn is a full‑service municipality, excluding fire services, and operates under a Council‑Administrator form of government. The City is organized into the following operating departments:
Administration, City Attorney, City Recorder, Community Development, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Human Resources, Police, Public Works, and Special Projects. The City has 181 FTEs and an operating budget of $38 million, with $5.6 million URA budget.
Position:
Incumbent manages all aspects of the City’s economic development program, activities and functions and urban renewal development within the City. Economic Development Director builds and maintains close relationships with businesses, property owners, commercial real estate professionals, developers, and government agency partners to support existing businesses and to…
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