Economic And Community Development Agent(Hybrid)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Economic And Community Development Agent
Location:
Hartford, CT
Schedule:
Hybrid. Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. One day in office (Wednesday) required; days may increase.
Salary:
$86,068 – $110,931 per year. New to state employment starts at minimum salary range.
Open Date:
February 24, 2026
Close Date:
March 23, 2026 11:59 pm
Position Highlights
Full‑time, 40 hours per week
Hybrid schedule with one day in office required
Location: Hartford, CT
Role Overview The role focuses on industry‑specific programming, evolving beyond the innovation economy to include all technology sectors. Responsibilities include:
Educate and assist companies through innovative operational efficiency initiatives
Provide practical cost mitigation, strategic partnerships, and market opportunities
Manage existing partnerships, federal grant programs, and initiatives
Foster new relationships
Engage in public‑private collaborations and grant application support
Examples of Duties
Promote and coordinate economic, housing and community development activities and programs
Advise municipalities in developing comprehensive community development plans
Maintain contacts and provide technical assistance to businesses and industries
Perform specialized analyses for development of standardized data, forecasts and performance indicators
Advise customers undertaking community development activity
Assist businesses and industries locating or expanding operations in Connecticut
Identify economic, housing and community development resources available to businesses and industries and coordinate services
Review plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and departmental requirements
Conduct feasibility reviews and negotiate financial packages with customers
Coordinate and track proposals through departmental approval process
Prepare commitment letters, financial, statistical and administrative reports
Support domestic and international marketing and promotion of Connecticut products
Organize workshops, conferences and seminars to promote business development assistance
Provide technical assistance in grant applications
Negotiate leasing or other agreements for business opportunities of state‑owned facilities
Monitor and support business activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements
Monitor work performance of consultants and programs for compliance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state and federal economic, housing and community development programs and resources
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies
Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles
Planning principles and practices
Comprehensive community development principles
Industry practices, markets and location issues
Marketing principles and techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning, organizing and negotiating urban or economic development activities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of professional experience in corporate marketing, business development, residential/commercial financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, or project management in industrial, environmental, housing or community development projects
One (1) year of the general experience must be at the level of Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent
Substitutions
College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree
A Master’s degree may be substituted for one additional year of general experience
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for general and special experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing programs or initiatives in a public‑sector, nonprofit or economic development setting
Experience in post‑award administration activities
Experience using a standardized Customer Relationship Management system
Experience coordinating and executing professional events
Experience working with innovation government‑led economic development programs
Special Requirements
May be required to travel
May be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
To apply, use the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.
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Hartford, CT
Schedule:
Hybrid. Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. One day in office (Wednesday) required; days may increase.
Salary:
$86,068 – $110,931 per year. New to state employment starts at minimum salary range.
Open Date:
February 24, 2026
Close Date:
March 23, 2026 11:59 pm
Position Highlights
Full‑time, 40 hours per week
Hybrid schedule with one day in office required
Location: Hartford, CT
Role Overview The role focuses on industry‑specific programming, evolving beyond the innovation economy to include all technology sectors. Responsibilities include:
Educate and assist companies through innovative operational efficiency initiatives
Provide practical cost mitigation, strategic partnerships, and market opportunities
Manage existing partnerships, federal grant programs, and initiatives
Foster new relationships
Engage in public‑private collaborations and grant application support
Examples of Duties
Promote and coordinate economic, housing and community development activities and programs
Advise municipalities in developing comprehensive community development plans
Maintain contacts and provide technical assistance to businesses and industries
Perform specialized analyses for development of standardized data, forecasts and performance indicators
Advise customers undertaking community development activity
Assist businesses and industries locating or expanding operations in Connecticut
Identify economic, housing and community development resources available to businesses and industries and coordinate services
Review plans and proposals for conformity with statutory, regulatory and departmental requirements
Conduct feasibility reviews and negotiate financial packages with customers
Coordinate and track proposals through departmental approval process
Prepare commitment letters, financial, statistical and administrative reports
Support domestic and international marketing and promotion of Connecticut products
Organize workshops, conferences and seminars to promote business development assistance
Provide technical assistance in grant applications
Negotiate leasing or other agreements for business opportunities of state‑owned facilities
Monitor and support business activities to maximize benefits of negotiated agreements
Monitor work performance of consultants and programs for compliance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of local, state and federal economic, housing and community development programs and resources
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and policies
Knowledge of budgeting and financial principles
Planning principles and practices
Comprehensive community development principles
Industry practices, markets and location issues
Marketing principles and techniques
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Planning, organizing and negotiating urban or economic development activities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to utilize computer software
Supervisory ability
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of professional experience in corporate marketing, business development, residential/commercial financing, strategic planning, financial planning and analysis, or project management in industrial, environmental, housing or community development projects
One (1) year of the general experience must be at the level of Assistant Economic and Community Development Agent
Substitutions
College training may be substituted for the general experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one‑half (1/2) year of experience up to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree
A Master’s degree may be substituted for one additional year of general experience
Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for general and special experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing programs or initiatives in a public‑sector, nonprofit or economic development setting
Experience in post‑award administration activities
Experience using a standardized Customer Relationship Management system
Experience coordinating and executing professional events
Experience working with innovation government‑led economic development programs
Special Requirements
May be required to travel
May be required to possess and retain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
To apply, use the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center.
#J-18808-Ljbffr