Business Development Associate

Business Development Associate

Join one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation! We're growing rapidly and looking for dedicated, collaborative people to join our team of talented and valued employees.

At the City of Celina, our values of excellence, community, integrity, and service are more than just words—they guide our decisions, shape our culture, and inspire the work we do every day.

What you'll be doing:

Our employees are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our commitment to serve our growing community. We create a workplace where challenging projects, empowered decision-making, and purposeful work are celebrated.

As the Business Development Associate, you will be primarily responsible for connecting the City of Celina with the real estate development, brokerage, and business community. The position manages, plans and evaluates the department project pipeline quality and quantity as well as administers projects and programs that support the City's retail, commercial and industrial base. This position continuously calculates the optimal integration of initiatives that have potential to drive project attraction to the community, including innovation, workforce development, development of public facilities and infrastructure, small business development initiatives, and/or other economic development, redevelopment, or capital improvement programs or projects.

The City of Celina operates on a 4-day work week.

Why you'll love working here:

• Balanced schedule – 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday–Thursday
• Telework option – one day per week for eligible employees, based on department needs and with Director approval
• Competitive pay with exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with 2:1 City match
• Vacation and sick pay
• 12 paid holidays, PLUS your birthday and floating holidays
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ongoing training and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Program

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in economic development, economics, finance, marketing, planning, or a related field.
• Five years of responsible project management experience in economic development and/or marketing.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background investigation and MVR check.
• Must possess valid class C driver's license.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Pride in your work and your community
• Commitment to delivering excellent experiences for employees and residents
• Discretion, sound judgment, and initiative