Pay Range: $34.45 – $44.79/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, November 30, 2026 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm; Some evening/weekend work required. Hybrid work arrangements may be available, with up to one day per week remote, after completing the initial three-month probationary period.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

An Economic Development Coordinator job is available with the City of Fort Worth Economic Development Department. The selected candidate will support the implementation of programs and projects that advance strategic development and community revitalization. Our mission is to grow high-wage jobs, strengthen the tax base, and enhance Fort Worth’s quality of place.

Primary responsibilities include executing strategies that promote community vitality and equity, and collaborating with developers, property owners, and stakeholders to advance targeted revitalization and catalytic redevelopment projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, Urban Planning, or a related field
Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in economic and community development

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development, Urban Planning, or a related field
Two (2) years of experience conducting financial analysis and utilization of financial tools, such as tax abatements, grants, or Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ)
Proven track record of facilitating productive dialogue, resolving conflicts, and aligning interests to advance strategic initiatives
Experience with urban planning and re/development
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in data and project management tools such as Salesforce, Placer.ai, CoStar, and GIS for demographic, market, and economic analysis preferred

The Economic Development Coordinator job responsibilities include

Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for diverse audiences, including TIF/TIRZ boards, City leadership, and community organizations;
Plan, organize and conduct analyses related to the implementation of varied economic programs and projects;
Secure favorable terms and ensure compliance for redevelopment and placemaking projects;
Apply advanced financial, statistical, and comparative analysis techniques to evaluate economic development projects and programs;
Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with residents, businesses, nonprofits, and government officials to align revitalization efforts with community needs;
Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines;
Support the development and execution of programs to redevelop targeted areas and strengthen community vitality;
Perform gap analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, and financial modeling for proposed development projects;
Oversee multiple projects, monitor budgets, and ensure timely completion of revitalization initiatives;

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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