Economic Development Coordinator
Core
Implement strategies to increase Fort Worth's competitiveness, deliver high-value real estate development projects, and promote innovation in key districts.
Role type
Economic Development Coordinator
Builds
High-value real estate development projects and business attraction/retention initiatives
Domain
Municipal government / Economic development / Commercial real estate
Required skills
Economic development strategy, real estate finance analysis, incentive negotiation, cost-benefit analysis, market research, project management, contract review, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Master's in Public Administration or related field, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation, Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) designation
Technologies
Salesforce, CoStar, Lightcast, Census, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Responsibilities
Analyze and negotiate high-profile real estate development projects; evaluate key Fort Worth sites for availability and project readiness; conduct financial gap and cost-benefit analyses; lead incentives negotiations and approvals; manage relationships with corporate real estate executives and site consultants; conduct economic and market research to support strategic decision-making; administer economic development incentive programs including tax abatements and tax increment financing districts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
