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 in the Business Attraction and Retention Division.

The Economic Development Department conducts targeted operations and facilitates strategic investment that help shape the future of Fort Worth and its economy. The incumbent is responsible for implementing strategies that increase Fort Worth’s competitiveness in target industries, deliver high-value real estate development projects, and promote innovation in key districts or industries.

Primary duties will include identifying and leading projects in coordination with the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership that deliver value and elevate the profile of Fort Worth, particularly in high-growth and high-value industries; monitoring industry trends; evaluating and leveraging local and regional assets to advance City strategies and to ensure project readiness; and leading incentives negotiations and approvals for assigned projects.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Economic and Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or related field
Four (4) years of experience in economic/community development, real estate finance, or related field required

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic and Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning, Urban Studies, or related field
Seven (7) years of experience in economic/community development, real estate finance, or related field
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation, Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) designation or a certificate from the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OUEDI), or a certificate from the TCU Advanced Economic Development Leadership (AEDL) program

The Economic Development Coordinator job responsibilities include

Assist in the development and implementation of programs to encourage the attraction and expansion of new and existing employers within the community
Analyze and negotiate high-profile real estate development projects, analyze financial gap, conduct cost-benefit analysis, and make recommendations to department and City leadership
Evaluate key Fort Worth sites for availability, conditions, and project readiness
Actively engage with existing businesses on growth and expansion opportunities
Work alongside staff at the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership to attract new businesses to Fort Worth
Evaluate target industry trends and requirements and make recommendations in response to active projects or programs based on the Fort Worth market
Build relationships with local, regional, and national site consultants, corporate real estate executives, and real estate brokers
Manage relationships with accounts in assigned target industries
Conduct project analysis, negotiate terms of incentive contracts, and coordinate approval process
Identify and evaluate new or competing policies, programs, and incentives, and advise department management on related local policy
Represent the City in meetings with representatives of business and community organizations, governmental agencies, and the public
Apply economic development, marketing, and financing principles and techniques to support business attraction, retention, expansion, and redevelopment initiatives