Director of Economic Development

Description The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for the Director of Economic Development position. The Director of Economic Development is a newly established executive leadership role created to elevate and transform how the City of Sacramento advances economic vitality, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. The Director will lead the formation, vision, and execution of a modern Economic Development Department, overseeing approximately 32 staff and an $8.9 million budget across the department's business development, project delivery, community engagement, and grant administration functions. Description The City of Sacramento is accepting applications for the Director of Economic Development position. The Director of Economic Development is a newly established executive leadership role created to elevate and transform how the City of Sacramento advances economic vitality, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. The Director will lead the formation, vision, and execution of a modern Economic Development Department, overseeing approximately 32 staff and an $8.9 million budget across the department's business development, project delivery, community engagement, and grant administration functions. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned leader to build a department from the ground up: shaping strategy, structure, and culture while driving high-impact outcomes for California's Capital City. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)