The City of Menlo Park is seeking a dynamic and experienced Economic Development Manager to join the City Manager’s Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead innovative programs that enhance the local economy, reimagine and activate the built environment, and attract, retain, and support businesses in the world class community of Menlo Park. 

Menlo Park is home to a vibrant mix of small businesses, restaurants, hotels and venues, cutting-edge life sciences companies, venture capital firms, and multinational technology companies, among others. The Economic Development Manager plays a vital role in fostering relationships with the business community, developing and implementing economic development strategies, and providing direct support to meet business needs—a truly diverse range of work in partnership building, policy development, long-term visioning, program implementation, data analysis and research, and service delivery.  

This position requires a degree with major coursework in business administration, public policy or administration, economics, urban planning, or closely related area of study; and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in a related field (a Master’s degree in a listed field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience).

The salary for the Economic Development Manager is up to $186,857, depending on qualifications.

Filing Deadline: August 5, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.

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