Mayors Chief Economic Development Officer / Economic Development Director

Mayor's Chief Economic Development Officer / Economic Development Director

The Office of Mayor Matt Mahan is seeking a mission-driven, highly skilled professional to serve as the Chief Economic Development Officer / Economic Development Director. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of policy, planning, and innovation, ideal for someone ready to help lead San Jos into its next chapter. The title "Mayor's Chief Economic Development Officer" is reserved for an applicant with a truly exceptional level of experience and qualifications in this space; a successful applicant with less than this background will have the title, "Mayor's Economic Development Director." The Mayor's Team drives bold initiatives around homelessness, public safety, beautification, and attracting investment into jobs and housing. This role focuses specifically on economic development, land use, cultural affairs, downtown revitalization, placemaking, and expanding San Jos's entertainment and tourism sectors. Ideal candidates are highly qualified professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about building a more vibrant, inclusive, and prosperous city. As the Chief Economic Development Officer / Economic Development Director you will advise the Mayor on key policy decisions impacting economic growth and urban development. You will lead cross-departmental coordination on major initiatives, especially those focused on attracting investment into jobs and housing. The position works directly with business leaders, developers, small business owners, and community partners to engage and align stakeholders around a shared vision for the city's economic future. Your efforts will help retain top employers, support small business growth, and drive catalytic projects that shape San Jos's built environment and long-term prosperity.

The total salary range for this position is $160,000-$255,000. The actual salary and title shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience. Employees in this classification are not members of the classified civil service and appointment would be on a contract "at-will" basis and is for a specified period of time to be determined by the appointing elected official and does not extend past the end of the elected official's term. Candidates must be willing to work frequent evenings and weekends, and as exempt management employees, are not eligible for overtime compensation. This unclassified position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income and business positions.