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🏡 Join the City of Tacoma as the Community and Economic Development (CED) Director 🏡 The City of Tacoma is seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as the Community and Economic Development (CED) Director. This key executive role focuses on advancing Tacoma's economic development strategy, including business recruitment, housing development, arts and culture, and community initiatives. 🗝 Insight into just some of the key responsibilities: ▫ Strategic Planning: Develop and implement economic development strategies based on City Council and community input. ▫Advisory Role: Provide informed advice on economic development issues to the City Manager and Council. ▫Collaboration: Work with department directors and senior managers to address organizational and community needs. ▫Partnership Building: Foster partnerships locally, regionally, and internationally. ▫Small Business Support: Support small business growth and retention. ▫Workforce Development: Lead strategies to equip residents with job market skills. ▫Housing Initiatives: Manage financing initiatives for affordable housing. ▫Inclusive Growth: Develop partnerships for sustainable economic growth. 💼Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be an innovative leader with diverse private and/or public sector experience, committed to inclusive community and economic development. They should excel in strategic planning, relationship building, and innovative leadership. Apply now and help shape Tacoma's future! #EconomicDevelopment #Leadership #TacomaJobs #CommunityGrowth #StrategicLeadership #JoinOurTeam