Economic Development Coordinator

Job Status: 
Open - open and accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
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Under general supervision, provides a wide variety of technical, analytical, administrative, project coordination, and community engagement duties and responsibilities related to economic development, downtown activation, business support, and recovery initiatives; coordinates and implements economic development projects, programs, activities and agreements; acts as liaison for the Town with businesses, property owners, developers, community organizations, contractors, and regulatory agencies and the public; assists with marketing, promotion, and event coordination activities; supports the implementation of short and long-term economic recovery strategies; and performs related duties as assigned.

Pay Rate for this position is: $35.11 to $44.81 hourly or $73,028 to $93,204 annually

To Apply: 

•To apply for this opportunity, submit a completed Town of Paradise Application to the following address:

     Town of Paradise – Human Resources Department
     Attn: Economic Development Coordinator
     5555 Skyway
     Paradise, CA 95969

or email to:

     salvies@townofparadise.com

•Application packets must include the following:

     Town of Paradise Employment Application
     Cover Letter
     Current Resume

Benefits

Benefits provided by the Town of Paradise will be  pursuant to the General Unit MOU for this  position. Outlined below is a summary as at the time of  recruitment.
 
•PERS Miscellaneous retirement plan (2% @60 for classic members, 2% @62 new members)
•Sick leave   8 hrs./mo.
•Vacation Leave  0-4 yrs. – 80 hrs.
                                5-9 yrs. – 120 hrs.
                                10+ yrs. – 200 hrs.
•Bereavement Leave  up to 5 days each leave, 3 days paid
•Holidays  12 days/yr.
•Floating Holidays  30 hrs./yr.
•Longevity Pay
•Medical Plan*  PERS medical plan**
•Dental Plan*  Met Life Dental Plan
•Vision Plan*  Superior Vision Plan
      *Employees pay a portion of premium for coverage
      **Deferred Comp in lieu of medical is an option
•Short Term Disability Insurance Plan
•Long Term Disability Insurance Plan
•Life Insurance  $100,000 (for full-time and prorated thereof by standard hours for P/T).
•Deferred Comp (457)  Avail. for EE Contribution
•No Social Security participation 
•Gym Membership Reimbursement Benefit
•Retiree medical in accordance with PERS contract

Supporting Documents

PDF icon Job Flyer - Economic Development Coordinator (2 MB)
PDF icon Jobe Description - Economic Development Coordinator (187 KB)
PDF icon Town of Paradise Employment Application Form Non-Public Safety Positions (909 KB)
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