Posting number: 2700118
Department: City Manager
Division: 1520-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Job classification: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Economic Development
The City of Chandler Economic Development Division is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Economic Development Specialist. The position is scheduled to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with the opportunity for a flexed schedule.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
The City of Chandler Economic Development Division leads efforts to attract new companies, support existing businesses, drives tourism, and strengthens the local economy. The team proactively identifies companies for recruitment, manages relationships, provides site selection assistance, market data, and customized support to help businesses successfully locate and grow in Chandler. They focus on targeted industries and workforce development to ensure companies have access to the talent and resources they need to thrive.
The division also includes Visit Chandler, the City’s tourism program, which promotes Chandler as a destination for visitors, meetings, and events—supporting local hotels, restaurants, and retail. Together, these efforts reinforce Chandler’s reputation as a Community of Innovation with a strong business climate and high quality of life.
Our new team member will have a passion for a wide variety of activities to promote Chandler’s value proposition as a preferred destination for private sector capital investment through proactive lead generation, sales and marketing campaigns, networking, client engagement with the ultimate goal to attract new business investment opportunities and retain existing employers. An employee in this classification may also assist Economic Development Project Managers with more complex projects. An employee in this class also performs statistical comparisons, maintains data resources, prepares reports, represents the team at trade shows and conferences.
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This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment driving record check as a condition of employment. An offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler, Arizona was founded in 1912 and incorporated in 1920. Since its early beginnings, Chandler is a vibrant, highly diverse community.
As one of the fastest growing communities in the nation, Chandler has transformed from a small agricultural town at the turn of the 20th Century to the Innovation and Technology Hub of the Southwest.
A modern mix of youthfulness and tradition makes the City of Chandler, Arizona, a spectacular destination for residents and visitors alike. Chandler’s diverse culture, vibrant history, and top-notch services weave together to create a highly dynamic, progressive city.
