Senior Economic Development Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Economic Development Specialist role is onsite in Frederick, CO. The annual salary range is $86,840–$130,270, with a hiring range of $102,000–$118,000 depending on qualifications. The role supports the Town of Frederick’s economic vitality and community prosperity. The specialist advances sustainable growth by connecting businesses and partners with town initiatives, resources, and development processes. Through business engagement, project leadership, analysis, and funding work, the role helps translate town priorities into investment and long-term community outcomes.

What you'll do

• Advance economic development strategy and lead initiatives, redevelopment projects, and strategic investments
• develop and evaluate programs and action plans
• conduct business retention, expansion, and attraction outreach
• build relationships with businesses, developers, and regional partners
• help businesses navigate permitting, zoning, and development review
• coordinate incentives and public-private financing tools
• pursue funding opportunities
• assess site readiness and coordinate infrastructure planning
• analyze economic, workforce, and market data
• prepare presentations, reports, and policy recommendations
• lead grant strategy and represent the Town in forums.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior economic development specialist

town of frederick

frederick co

onsite

full-time

economic development

business retention

community growth

municipal government

$86,840–$130,270

grant strategy

stakeholder engagement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• supplemental health plans
• basic life and AD&D
• EAP
• 12 weeks of PFML
• retirement plan with up to 10% employer match
• PTO
• paid holidays
• training, certification, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven or more years of progressively responsible related experience; a master’s degree and CEcD or EDFP credentials are preferred. Off-site meetings, business visits, and community or regional events occur as needed.

About the employer

Town of Frederick is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.