Economic Development Manager

Economic Development Director

Lead and oversee the Town's economic development strategy, work plans, and goals in alignment with the Town's Strategic Plan and FRED values. Assesses economic development needs and works with the Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and other departments to strategically plan for the future of the Frederick community. Supervise Economic Development staff, manage budgets and projects, and evaluate division performance through established KPI's and other forms of measurable outcomes. Develop, implement and revise policies, procedures, and metrics that support accountability, development, and continuous improvement. Design and execute programs that attract new businesses and support existing businesses Serve as the Town's business liaison providing solutions and guidance to developers and business owners navigating Town processes and procedures. Advise start-ups and existing businesses on expansion, relocation, and resource opportunities. Develop and recommend business incentive packages that align with Town objectives and demonstrate fiscal responsibility. Represent the Town in regional and state-level partnerships to leverage economic, workforce, and infrastructure development opportunities. Support and coordinate with the Frederick Urban Renewal Authority (FURA) on redevelopment, revitalization, and corridor improvement initiatives. Research, secure, and manage grant funding and public private partnerships that support Town projects and economic growth. Prepares financial and technical analyses, economic and fiscal impact reports, and other planning, marketing and real estate analyses for consideration by Town staff, Board of Trustees, FURA Board and other groups when redevelopment projects and / or public investment are proposed. Collaborate with Communications and Marketing to promote Frederick's business identity, success stories, and investment opportunities. Develop and maintain marketing materials, reports, and presentations that reflect Frederick's vision and progress. Represent the Town at meetings, community events, and public forums, communicating economic priorities with clarity and credibility. Partner with Planning, Engineering, Public Works, and other departments to align infrastructure, land use, and development with economic goals. Maintains contacts with national, regional, and local developers, financial institutions, real estate brokers, and regional and state economic development agencies. Participates in the development and administration of the Economic Development division's budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, services, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures. Model a culture of professionalism, ownership, and collaboration consistent with the Town's FRED values. Promote an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance workplace culture that prioritizes accountability and results.