Economic Development Manager (20673786) Job at CalOpps, Ventura County, CA

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  • CalOpps
  • Ventura County, CA

Job Description

Location

2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 91362

Description

The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and innovative professional to serve as its next Economic Development Manager, a strategic leader who will champion the City’s vision for a vibrant, sustainable, and business-friendly economy.

Located in beautiful Ventura County, midway between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks is consistently ranked among America’s safest and most desirable cities. Home to more than 125,000 residents, the City blends natural beauty, cultural vitality, and economic opportunity, with over one-third of its 55 square miles preserved as open space and more than 150 miles of trails. Thousand Oaks boasts a flourishing business community with significant developments and investments underway, strong education and research presence, dynamic retail and dining destinations, and the acclaimed Bank of America Performing Arts Center anchoring a major downtown redevelopment.

The Economic Development Manager plays a vital role in advancing the City’s economic health by leading business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts, cultivating partnerships with business and community stakeholders, and supporting initiatives that enhance the City’s competitiveness and quality of life. This position offers the opportunity to guide innovative programs aligned with City Council priorities, including downtown revitalization, business engagement, and sustainable economic growth.

The ideal candidate is an approachable, inclusive, and forward-thinking professional with proven success in promoting investment and job growth, building consensus, attracting and retaining businesses, and delivering results.

The anticipated hiring range for the new Economic Development Manager is $149,705 - $187,132,with a full salary range up to $224,558 and competitive benefits.

A Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, economics, planning, or a related field, and at least eight years of progressive experience in economic development (including two years in management) are required; a Master’s degree is desirable.

 

For additional details and to submit your application for this role, please visit the link listed below. 

Job Announcement URL: 

https://www.peckhamandmckenney.com/economic-development-manager-city-of-thousand…

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(805)836-0036

Contact email: 

danielle@peckhamandmckenney.com

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