Economic Development Coordinator

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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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.