The City of Bangor has a unique opportunity for the right candidate interested in making a difference! The City of Bangor has an opening for an Economic Development Specialist in the Community and Economic Development Department.
The Economic Development Specialist (EDS) reports to the Economic Development Officer (EDO) and plays a key role in advancing the City of Bangor’s economic development strategy. The EDS supports the development, coordination, and execution of initiatives that strengthen Bangor’s business ecosystem, support business growth, and expand economic opportunity. Economic development today requires both relationship-building and data-driven decision making. This role combines analytical capacity with strong partnership and communication skills to help the City understand market trends, connect businesses with resources, and implement economic development initiatives.
The EDS acts as a connector across businesses, developers, institutions, and government partners while also providing research, data analysis, and project coordination that supports informed economic development strategy and decision making. The role requires the ability to pivot between relationship management, analytical work, and project implementation, supporting the EDO across a wide range of initiatives and special projects. For more information regarding the position, please see the full job description here: Economic Development Specialist Job Description
This position is a full-time (40 hours per week) with a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include:
- Several insurance options, including low-deductible medical insurance, with up to 80% of health insurance paid for by the City
- Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
- Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time in first year)
- 13 Paid holidays
- Contributing in a significant way to your local community
This position’s full salary range is $29.14 to $39.12 per hour dependent on relevant experience and is nonexempt position.
How to Apply
Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!
About the City of Bangor
The City of Bangor provides a great number of services to our citizens across a dozen departments. From plowing roads to emergency response to registering your vehicle, the City of Bangor does it all. We take pride in the variety of services we offer including a major Airport in Maine, a regional transit system, one of two Public Health Departments in the State, and the more typical services that our citizens have come to expect.
Our community is the third largest in Maine with just over 31,000 residents with a large influx during the day as commuters arrive to begin their work day. Nicknamed the “Queen City”, we boast several local colleges, full-service convention center, and a waterfront concert venue that draws large crowds to Bangor every year.
Come join our team and be a part of our public service commitment to thousands of Mainers.