Economic Development Manager

The City of Modesto, home to more than 220,000 residents and 13,000 businesses, is the largest city and the county seat of Stanislaus County. Offering year-round mild weather and some of the world’s richest soil, the city of “Water, Wealth, Contentment, and Health” - Modesto is a community proud of its vibrant citizenry, abundant traditions, and multicultural lifestyles. The quality of life in Modesto is one of its most attractive features, offering a multitude of exciting cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Many urbanites have relocated to this welcoming community for its variety of amenities, reasonable housing prices, reputable school districts, and protected open spaces. Modesto is frequently cited as an ideal community in which to raise a family.

The Economic Development Manager reports to the Community and Economic Development Director and will be instrumental in facilitating and guiding the burgeoning economic growth and development of the City. This is a newly created role with high visibility and a high profile with the community, businesses and City Council. The new Manager will bring a fresh vision and perspective to positively enhance economic vibrancy for both the city and immediate region. The foundation for this initiative will be the development of a comprehensive and strategic Economic Development Plan. In leading the plan development and implementation, the Manager will further define and determine specific programs and processes related to the effort. It’s expected that major elements of outreach to the business community and a close working relationship with internal development review partners will be key priorities of the implementation. As a key member of the Department’s leadership team, the manager will establish credibility and confidence through a cohesive and collaborative relationship with city management and peers, and the wide array of community partners and businesses in identifying, mobilizing, and coordinating united efforts to drive economic initiatives.

This position requires a combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and abilities to perform this role. This may include a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in community development involving administration, economic development and redevelopment, or a related field, including one year of staff supervisory experience. An equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with major course work in business/public administration, finance, economics or a related field is also required. The salary range is $108,526 - $131,900 annually, DOQ. To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal  to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by November 19, 2021.