Job Board

NDC maintains a list of employment opportunities for community development practitioners and professionals in related fields.  Please check back regularly for the latest announcements.  Are you an employer with a position to advertise?  Please contact NDC’s Training Division at training@nationaldevelopmentcouncil.org to find out how you can publish your job announcement here.

Economic Development Specialist - City of Kent, WA

Under the direction of the Economic Development Manager, the Economic Development Specialist performs professional, analytical, and technical economic development projects that focus on retaining and recruiting new businesses to the City. In this role, the incumbent will implement long-range strategies to ensure the economic health and vitality of the City and provide highly responsible support to the Economic Development Director. View the complete job announcement.

Economic Development Director - Loudoun County, VA

Loudoun County (population 289,737) is a little known treasure and a remarkable story.  It wants a seasoned, savvy and strong Economic Development Director to tell that story.  Specifically, it has a well educated population - 58% of its adults have a bachelor’s degree.  Its schools are among the best in the country.  Unemployment is presently 4.6% and housing prices are beginning to move upward again.  It also has the highest median income of any county in the country.  Land is available for build-to-suit projects.  Being only 25 miles from Washington, DC, and near the Blue Ridge Mountains, recreational and cultural activities abound.  The county staff is progressive and professional.  In short, it will be a great place for a progressive and achievement oriented economic development director to be.  Click here for the complete job announcement posted by Colin Baenziger and Associates under “Active recruitments.“ 

Director of Economic and Community Development - City of Richmond       

The City of Richmond seeks an experienced individual to serve as Director of Economic and Community Development. This position is responsible for advising the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer on economic issues confronting the city, as well as providing leadership in economic development programming. The incumbent will also be responsible for preparing and executing short and long range plans for the development and administration of programs to expand the City’s tax base. The incumbent will also advance the City’s economic and community development priorities by fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. For detailed information please visit the City of Richmond website at www.richmondgov.com.

Economic Development Programs Adminsitrator - City of Richmond   

The City of Richmond seeks an experienced individual to serve as Economic Development Programs Administrator (Chief Financial Strategies Officer) for the Department of Economic & Community Development. Position will manage the organization’s financial activities including: creation of new loan programs/products in support of mixed-income residential, commercial/mixed-use real estate development and business expansions; oversight/management of loan portfolio(s); identification and pursuit of new or untapped capital sources to support the City’s economic development and neighborhood reinvestment goals; and coordination of all staff training and technical assistance activities. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to manage complex real estate transactions.  For detailed information, please visit the City of Richmond website at www.richmondgov.com.