Planning Director/Economic Developer – The City of Tallmadge

Nov 25, 2019 | Jobs

The City of Tallmadge is seeking a qualified individual to fill the full-time, unclassified position of Planning Director/Economic Developer.  The City is seeking an experienced economic development practitioner with strong oral and written communication skills, analytical, computer and interpersonal skills who can champion new initiatives, lead economic development activities that support retail, office, industrial and small business retention and expansion efforts within the City.

Salary for this full-time position will be commensurate with experience.  Please visit the City of Tallmadge website at www.tallmadge-ohio.org for a copy of the job description and an application. Send resumes and any inquiries to:

Jill Stritch, Human Resource Administrator
46 North Avenue
Tallmadge, Ohio
jstritch@tallmadge-ohio.org
phone: 330-633-0145
fax:        330-630-4922

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