City of South Portland - Economic Development Project Manager

Start Date: May 07, 2025 | End Date: June 05, 2025
County: Cumberland County
Job Type: Other, Planning

The City of South Portland is currently seeking a 37.5 hour a week (four-day workweek) full-time Economic Development Project Manager for our Economic Development Department. This is an opportunity to join a well-run city and play a part in serving our growing and dynamic community with further opportunities for professional growth.

Position Summary: The Economic Development Project Manager performs a wide variety of professional-level work  related to business retention and expansion, marketing and promotion of South Portland and its business community, and other activities intended to improve the economic vibrancy of the community. The Project Manager coordinates the Economic Development Department’s outreach to the business community through its various communication channels including email, social media portals, newsletter, and website as well as planning for Economic Development Department events throughout the year.  The Project Manager is often the initial point of contact  within the office and provides excellent customer service to current and prospective businesses, real estate brokers and developers, and residents. The Project Manager will work closely with other City departments from start to completion of the application and permitting/licensing process.  They will participate in efforts to streamline and constantly improve this process in order to promote South Portland as a business friendly community. The Project Manager will assist the Economic Development Director with a variety of additional complex work.

Education:  Must have a Bachelor’s degree in economic and community development or in  a closely related field, including, but not limited to: business administration, management or leadership, community planning, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, project  management, historic preservation, or real estate development OR have previous full time employment in a municipal economic development or related field that will be  counted on a year-for-year substitute basis in place of the required education. 

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in economic and/or community development or other relevant field/work experience is required. Candidates possessing a graduate degree in community planning and development or related fields and having less than three years of work experience in the field may be considered.  

Benefits: The City of South Portland offers competitive pay and a robust selection of employee benefits, including an excellent health plan with affordable family coverage, matched retirement options, dental, vision, life, income protection, long term disability, flexible spending accounts and more.  The City also offers health insurance “payment-in-lieu” and professional development opportunities.  We offer thirteen (13) paid holidays, fifteen (15) sick days annually, fifteen (15) hours of personal time, and vacation commensurate with relevant experience. The City of South Portland is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce and provides employees job stability; a positive, family friendly workplace where work/life needs are valued and supported; and the support, encouragement and tools for successful careers.  The City of South Portland values diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and embraces sustainable operations. Come join our team dedicated to service excellence!

Salary Range: $33.90 - $38.77/hr ($66,105 – $75,601 annually) depending on experience.  This position is eligible for annual step increases, and possible annual cost of living increases as approved by the City Council.

Application materials will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

Job description and fillable application are available on our website at www.southportland.gov.

To apply please send a cover letter, resume, application and three professional references to [email protected], or mail them to us at:

City of South Portland

Genny Dyer, Human Resources Generalist

25 Cottage Road

South Portland, Maine 04106

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