Top 52 Economic development Jobs in Florida

Economic Development Manager
City of St. Petersburg —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $96,328 - $151,830 a year
- Online Application
- Public speaking
- Office
- Master's degree
8d
Planner I - Economic Development
Emerald Coast Regional Council —Pensacola, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Vice President, Economic Development
Orlando Economic Partnership, Inc. —Orlando, FL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Public speaking
- Research
Quick Apply
Economic Justice Advocate
Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc. —Pompano Beach, FL
- $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Commercial Loan Officer - SBA Specialist
Gulf Coast Business Bank —Fort Myers, FL
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
City Planner
City of Minneola —Minneola, FL
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
8d
Special Projects Coordinator (Economic Development)
Hillsborough County, Florida —Tampa, FL
- $62,088.00 - $65,192.40 a year
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
2d
Economic and Development Services Coordinator
Clay County —Clay County, FL
- $24.31 - $28.44 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Community and Economic Development Accountant
Urban League of Broward County —Fort Lauderdale, FL
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Project Analyst
GAI Consultants Inc —Orlando, FL
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
Housing Grant Coordinator
City of Fort Myers, FL —Fort Myers, FL
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
7d
Economist
Florida Legislature —Tallahassee, FL
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- Databases
Urban and Regional Planner I
Emerald Coast Regional Council —Pensacola, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
Quick Apply
Economist (EDR)
The State of Florida —Tallahassee, FL
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
CRA Project Coordinator
City of Opa Locka —Opa-locka, FL
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Finance
Quick Apply
Urban Planner
exp —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Master's degree
Planner
City Of Cooper City —Cooper City, FL
- $60,988 - $94,531 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Business development
Quick Apply
Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Senior Managing Associate
Hagerty Consulting —Tampa, FL
- Temporary
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
Quick Apply
Local Economy Business Reporter
TIMES PUBLISHING COMPANY —Tampa, FL
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Assistant Director for Redevelopment, Real Estate, and Market Economics
City Of Homestead —Homestead, FL
- $120,850 - $157,105 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 5 years

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Economic Development Manager

City of St. Petersburg -
Saint Petersburg, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$96,328 - $151,830 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Strategic goal setting
Operational management
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Regulatory compliance
Data reporting
Metrics Reporting
Economic development
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Accounting
Budgeting
Local ordinances
Legal compliance
General management
Workforce development

Full Job Description

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking applicants for its Economic Development Manager position. This is very responsible professional and managerial work directing the strategies and activities of the city’s Economic & Workforce Development Department. Work involves providing strategic oversight and direction for highly skilled professional staff and departmental goals through an understanding of operational leadership and by successfully creating, fostering and facilitating partnerships with the community’s economic development organizations and agencies. This position will direct and oversee all aspects of the City’s economic development including real estate development, community reinvestment, small business and entrepreneurial development, and workforce development, all with a focus on reflective, inclusive, and equitable opportunity creation. Work requires frequent presentations to City Administration and City Council, regular collaboration with internal stakeholder departments, and will have extensive contact with the community, citizens, and business owners.

Salary: $96,328 - $151,830 DOQ

Close Date: 07-16-2026 (11:59 PM)

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

Possess a valid Bachelor’s degree.

Have significant prior progressive experience in public sector economic and workforce development, preferably with a local government.

Have prior management and/or supervisor experience with a verifiable work history of successfully implementing economic development programs.

Possess a clear and thorough understanding of government economic and workforce development principles, methods, and procedures.

Have experience setting strategic plans for internal work teams.

Have an understanding and use of transparent data for impact reporting and metrics.

Have considerable understanding of accounting and budgeting principles as they relate to economic development.

Have considerable knowledge and understanding of creating, negotiating, and enforcing compliance of economic development programs, including related codes and ordinances.

Possess a thorough knowledge of municipal government related economic and workforce development programs.

Be able to successfully organize, direct and manage the economic development activities of the employees, department, and City.

Be able to exercise good judgment in making decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.

Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, including public speaking and making official presentations on behalf of the City.

Acknowledge this position is designated at Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

Have a post-graduate degree in a related field.

Have extensive and significant progressive experience as an Economic Development Manager for a local government, preferably in Florida.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.

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