Director of Economic Development
International Economic Development Council
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Job overview
International Economic Development Council is hiring a Director of Economic Development. The Director of Economic Development is a newly established executive leadership role for the City of Sacramento, tasked with building and guiding a modern Economic Development Department. The position oversees about 32 staff and an $8.9 million budget, shaping strategy, structure, and culture to drive economic vitality, competitiveness, and inclusive growth for California's capital city.
Key focus areas include Lead formation, vision, and execution of the Economic Development Department, Oversee approximately 32 staff members and an $8.9 million budget, and Direct business development, project delivery, community engagement, and grant administration functions.
Important skills include Leadership, Strategic Planning, Economic Development, Software Project Management, Budget Process, and Team Management.
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Full job description
City of Sacramento, CaliforniaDirector of Economic DevelopmentAnnual salary: $190,000 to $241,896The city provides excellent benefits.Final application review: August 28, 2026.Located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers, the City of Sacramento (pop. 524,943) blends historic charm with forward-looking innovation, making it one of California's most dynamic and livable cities. As the state capital, Sacramento is a center of government, culture, and commerce-offering a unique blend of urban energy, natural beauty, and civic engagement.The Director of Economic Development is a newly established executive leadership role created to elevate and transform how the City of Sacramento advances economic vitality, competitiveness, and inclusive growth. The Director will lead the formation, vision, and execution of a modern Economic Development Department, overseeing approximately 32 staff and an $8.9 million budget across the department's business development, project delivery, community engagement, and grant administration functions.This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned leader to build a department from the ground up: shaping strategy, structure, and culture while driving high-impact outcomes for California's Capital City.To learn more and to apply, please visit: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2629 For more information contact:Erich WonSavageCPS HR Consulting916-471-3115[email protected]To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/cjlp City of Sacramento website: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer.
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