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Town of Ayer Employment Opportunity
Economic Development Manager
The town of Ayer seeks a highly motivated community consensus builder to serve as its next Economic Development Manager. The town of Ayer is a thriving community of 8,500 people with a traditional downtown Main Street; industrial park; freight and commuter rail service; and various city amenities in a small town.
The position is responsible for providing professional and administrative services regarding the town’s Department of Economic Development which includes serving as the town’s business liaison providing customer services to the business community; oversees the town’s Community Development Block Grant program and Tax Incremental Finance program; grant writing; project management; outreach to potential developers; promoting the development of vacant and underutilized properties; and serving as part of the town’s leadership team in terms of economic development, community development, and housing.
The successful candidate will be a visionary leader and effective communicator who can work collaboratively with various constituencies and as an integral team player with town departments. Additionally, candidates should review and meet the requirements of the official position description which can be found at www.ayer.ma.us/jobs.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, marketing, urban development, or related field. three to five years in progressively responsible professional experience related to economic development or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Planning and/or information technology credentials desirable.
Full-time salaried position with health insurance and generous municipal benefits package. Salary Range: $75,469 – $79,290 DOQ; Negotiable. Position is often required to attend evening meetings/events.
Qualified applicants should submit a letter of intent; resume; and three professional references in PDF format to Robert A. Pontbriand, Town Manager, tm@ayer.ma.us Application received by Feb. 14 will be given preference. Position will remain open until filled. Town of Ayer is an EOE.