Director of Economic Development - Plainfield City.

Director of Economic Development - Plainfield City. The city seeks an experienced Director of Economic Development to lead a redevelopment portfolio of more than $2 billion in investment projects. Reporting to the Business Administrator, the Director will manage redevelopment projects, serve as the City’s liaison to developers and businesses, and drive business attraction and retention. The preferred candidate will hold a Master’s Degree, preferably in business administration and/or urban planning. They will have at least five (5) years of significant management experience in the public/business sectors, including professional or administrative experience in land use, large-scale industrial or commercial property sales, or commercial property development programs. The ideal candidate understands the core needs of government and business stakeholders and works collaboratively with external partners while ensuring internal objectives are met. Start date: Jan 1, 2027. Submit cover letter and resume to Mayor Mapp and View email address on click.appcast.io $145,000–$165,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr NJLM