Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director works closely with businesses, developers, municipal departments, elected officials, and the community to recruit and facilitate the pre-development process for new commercial and residential growth; manages business retention/expansion efforts in Medford’s various commercial districts; supports planning efforts related to community and economic development; overseas and informs economic development related policy; and provides in-house expertise on topics such as planning, zoning, and real estate. Additionally, the position is responsible for developing and managing business support initiatives to ensure the recovery and resiliency of Medford’s small business community.

SUPERVISION: 

• Reports to the Director of the Office of Planning, Development & Sustainability (PDS) with the responsibility of leading economic development for the City of Medford.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Administers and implements community and economic development strategies, plans, programs, and policies.
• Acts as main municipal contact for prospective developers, property owners, and real estate professionals seeking to do business in Medford, including; coordinating meetings with the Mayor, Building Commissioner, planning staff, and other relevant departments as needed.
• Vetting opportunities to ensure compliance with local zoning and planning; and assisting private sector partners with pre-development municipal requirements.
• Initiates and manages complex redevelopment plans and planning studies.
• Pursues funding to support new or ongoing initiatives.
• Functions as liaison to the Chamber of Commerce and other economic development organizations and community groups.
• Represents the City at public hearings and meetings of the Community Development Board (Planning Board), Zoning Board of Appeals, and other City commissions.
• Evaluates and proposes changes to land use regulations to foster business and economic development.
• Tracks property that is on the market and/or is underutilized and could potentially be a candidate for redevelopment or improvement.
• Works with property owners and prospective developers and tenants to find properties for relocation and expansion.
• Creates and administers business support programs such as the storefront’s façade improvement program, outdoor dining, and small business counseling.
• Serves as staff liaison to the Cannabis Advisory Commission and Civic Auditorium and Convention Center Commission (CACCC).
• Assists PDS and communications staff with the development of press releases, web content development, and other community outreach methods related to economic development projects.
• Supervises Economic Development Staff and intern(s).
• Facilitates public meetings for special projects, as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

Minimum

• Master’s Degree in Planning, Economic Development, Business, or related field with five (5) years of professional experience in the administration of redevelopment, economic development and/or land use planning.

Preferred:

• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or Certified Economic Developer (CED) credential.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES: (See Job Description) .

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: (See Job Description) .

WORK ENVIRONMENT: (See Job Description) .

 
#J2025 – 0054 Posted 8/12/25
DEPARTMENT: Planning, Development, and Sustainability.
HOURS OF WORK: Full-time (35 hours/week) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm; Wednesday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 12:30.
SALARY: Non - Union CAF 15 ($1,727.21-$2,020.85/Week).

ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO:

Human Resources Department

City of Medford – Room 204

85 George P. Hassett Drive

Medford, MA 02155

Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to jobs@medford-ma.gov

For the posting, please visit the City of Medford's website –

The City of Medford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/504 Employer Residents of the City of Medford, Women, People of Color, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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