Economic Development Manager

Job overview

The Economic Development Manager role is onsite in Vernal, UT. Pay is $35.00 per hour, depending on experience. The position supports economic development, business retention, and community revitalization across Uintah County and the Vernal area. The manager coordinates local economic-development programs and partnerships to support business activity, community investment, and revitalization. The role oversees advisory-board and grant-program work, tracks budgets and performance, shares market and site information, and represents the county in regional and statewide business settings.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute downtown revitalization initiatives and small-business support programs
• coordinate visitor-generation and long-term investment opportunities
• oversee the Uintah County Economic Development Advisory Board and Rural County Grant Program
• coordinate with the Vernal Innovation Hub
• monitor budgets, compile grant documentation, and track performance metrics
• liaise with businesses, municipal partners, chambers of commerce, and state and federal agencies
• distribute market profiles, site availability data, and promotional resources
• represent the county at trade shows, merchant meetings, pitch competitions, and the Uintah Basin Energy Summit.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

economic development manager

vernal ut

onsite

county government

business retention

community revitalization

small-business support

grant program

downtown initiatives

$35/hour

occasional in-state travel

uintah county

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• retirement plans
• supplemental insurance options
• paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• perks program
• county wellness program and access to an onsite wellness center.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination. Occasional evening or weekend events and occasional in-state travel are required.

About the employer

Uintah County UT is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.