Economic Development Director
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
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Job Description
The City of College Park, GA is recruiting for an Economic Development Director. The Economic Development Director is responsible for leading the City's efforts related to business retention, redevelopment and attracting new development for the long-term benefit of the City of College Park.
Incorporated in 1895 and covering nearly 11 square miles, College Park is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest in the world. College Park is also home to the world headquarters of Chick-fil-A and Woodward Academy, the largest private school in the continental United States. The City's daytime population swells to nearly 300,000, although there are only 15,000 permanent residents.
College Park's robust entertainment/hospitality district is centered around the Georgia International Convention Center and the Gateway Arena @ College Park, which serves as the home court for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream and the G-League's College Park Skyhawks.
The Economic Development Director reports directly to the City Manager and is a key member of the leadership team.
The position requires the successful candidate to meet the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required with coursework in Business Management, Public Administration, City Planning, or Economic Development
Master's degree preferred.
Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in the economic development industry.
The salary range for this position is $115,884.39 - $147,752.59
City of College Park Economic Development Director Job Description
Requirements
City of College Park Economic Development Director Recruitment Brochure
Benefits
City of College Park Benefits Guide
The City of College Park, GA is recruiting for an Economic Development Director. The Economic Development Director is responsible for leading the City's efforts related to business retention, redevelopment and attracting new development for the long-term benefit of the City of College Park.
Incorporated in 1895 and covering nearly 11 square miles, College Park is home to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest in the world. College Park is also home to the world headquarters of Chick-fil-A and Woodward Academy, the largest private school in the continental United States. The City's daytime population swells to nearly 300,000, although there are only 15,000 permanent residents.
College Park's robust entertainment/hospitality district is centered around the Georgia International Convention Center and the Gateway Arena @ College Park, which serves as the home court for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream and the G-League's College Park Skyhawks.
The Economic Development Director reports directly to the City Manager and is a key member of the leadership team.
The position requires the successful candidate to meet the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required with coursework in Business Management, Public Administration, City Planning, or Economic Development
Master's degree preferred.
Seven (7) to nine (9) years of progressively responsible experience in the economic development industry.
The salary range for this position is $115,884.39 - $147,752.59
City of College Park Economic Development Director Job Description
Requirements
City of College Park Economic Development Director Recruitment Brochure
Benefits
City of College Park Benefits Guide