Economic Development Manager

Economic Development Manager

The Economic Development Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping Frederick's economic future. Reporting to the Assistant Town Manager, this position leads the Town's efforts to attract, retain, and expand businesses, strengthen the local tax base, and advance the community's long-term prosperity. You will drive strategies that create jobs, foster publicprivate partnerships, and promote sustainable, data-driven growth, all while modeling the Town's FRED values and contributing to our culture of innovation and collaboration. This position works closely with the Town Manager's Office, Board of Trustees, and department leaders to implement the Town's Strategic Plan and ensure alignment between economic development priorities and overall community goals.

Essential duties include :

• Lead and oversee the Town's economic development strategy.
• Lead economic development needs assessments.
• Supervise Economic Development staff.
• Develop, implement, and revise policies.
• Design and execute programs to attract new businesses.
• Serve as the Town's business liaison.
• Advise start-ups and existing businesses.
• Develop and recommend business incentive packages.
• Represent the Town in regional and state-level partnerships.
• Support and coordinate with the Frederick Urban Renewal Authority.
• Research, secure, and manage grant funding.
• Prepare financial and technical analyses.
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing.
• Develop and maintain marketing materials.
• Represent the Town at meetings, community events.
• Partner with Planning, Engineering, Public Works.
• Maintain contacts with developers, financial institutions.
• Participate in the development and administration of the budget.
• Model a culture of professionalism.
• Promote an inclusive, innovative workplace culture.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Education, experience, and training required :

Working environment / physical requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle, touch or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Most work is performed in a typical office setting. Work is subject to many interruptions and requires that individuals quickly prioritize job responsibilities and project work in an environment that may involve assisting several people at the same time. The noise level is usually moderate.