Posting number: 27-0008
Department: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Division: ECON DEVELOPMENT TOURISM
Job classification: Economic Development Project Manager I
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Economic Development, Hospitality and Tourism
Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Tourism Project Manager I. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.
The Tourism Project Manager I reports to the Tourism Program Manager. The primary job duties of this position include:
**This limited-term agreement position has been approved through 6/30/2027 and may be eligible for renewal based on need and performance in the role.**
Posting Closes: September 27, 2026
Virtual Interview Invites Sent: September 30, 2026
Virtual Interview Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026
Interview Invites Sent: October 7, 2026
In-Person Interviews: October 14, 2026
Anticipated New Hire Start Date: October 26, 2026
*Subject to change and for planning purposes only Examples of dutiesAt Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's Degree or higher in a related field 2 years of relevant experience in the related fieldAny equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the workLICENSING/CERTIFICATIONSArizona Driver's License.
This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Exempt - ineligible for overtime compensation.
This position has been identified as an eligible position for a Hybrid work agreement, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site, and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”. Currently, the Office of Economic Development has identified Monday and Thursday as eligible remote workdays, bringing the team together in the office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Modified work privileges are approved at the sole discretion of the department director; as such, the department reserves the right to modify or discontinue modified work arrangements at any point. Regardless of work location (Remote, On-Site, or Hybrid), Town of Gilbert employees are required to reside in the state of Arizona.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions for this position include:
Positions in this class typically require: walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be required to operate a motor vehicle and travel. Click here to learn more about the different physical exertion levels as defined by the Social Security Administration.
The physical demands and working conditions information above is meant to provide a general idea of the conditions for this role. Gilbert is committed to being an inclusive employer of candidates with a wide range of abilities, and looks for opportunities to accommodate different abilities within reason.Remote Work: In alignment with the Town of Gilbert Remote Work Guideline, the Tourism Project Manager position has been identified as an eligible position for the “Hybrid” remote work category, defined as “Approximately half (50%) of the employees’ time is spent on-site and half (50%) can be spent working remotely”. Currently, the Office of Economic Development has identified Monday and Thursday as eligible remote workdays, bringing the team together in office on Tuesday and Wednesday. Qualificationshttps://www.canva.com/design/DAGuq4i_Vuc/kNfgkhIhxTm9XLB2rke4ZA/view-utm_content=DAGuq4i_Vuc&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h3b2cb0f6aaTo view the slide show presentation above, click here. Supplemental informationGilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Once known as the “Hay Shipping Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona has evolved into one of the fastest growing communities and the largest town in the United States. Encompassing 72.6 square miles, just southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert has transformed from an agricultural community to a thriving and economically-diverse suburban community.
Incorporated in 1920, Gilbert owes its beginnings to William "Bobby" Gilbert who provided land to the Arizona Eastern Railway in 1902 to construct a rail line between Phoenix and Florence, Arizona.
During the last three decades, Gilbert has seen tremendous growth, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to nearly 250,000 in 2017. Many recent accolades, including being named the 2nd Safest City and the 22nd Best Place to Live in the country, explain why so many want to live and do business in Gilbert.
Gilbert boasts a nationally ranked K-12 education system including public schools, unique magnet and charter schools, with an average graduation rate of 90%. Nearly 40% of Gilbert residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher and the median household income is $80,080.
Gilbert’s booming housing industry is coupled with booming business. With a targeted focus in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math industries, Gilbert is home to many companies with focuses in Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Bio-Technology, Clean Technology and Renewable Energy.
As Gilbert approaches build-out over the next decade, the estimated population is expected to reach 330,000. With a continued focus on building the latest satellites, conducting cancer research and producing algae technology, Gilbert will continue to grow and thrive and uphold its reputation as being clean, safe and vibrant.
For the official LinkedIn Page for Gilbert's Office of Economic Development, visit linkedin.com/company/gilbertazecodev.
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