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Director of Economic Development - Indio, CA

Director of Economic Development
City of Indio, CA

One of the fastest growing Cities in California is in search of a Director of Economic Development. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, driven, result-oriented, proactive, innovative, high energy, and articulate. A candidate that is creative in their approach towards economic development is highly desirable. In addition, the Director of Economic Development should have a vision for the future, anticipate issues and potential problems, and act as an agent for positive change.

Qualifications
Eight (8) years of significant, directly related, and progressive economic development experience in the public or private sector in the State of California, including three (3) years administrative or supervisory capacity and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Economics or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Salary Range - $112,013.42 – $165,494.84 plus a highly competitive benefits package.

To apply, please visit Indio.org.