[{"_1":2,"_3":-5,"_4":-5},"loaderData",{"_5":6,"_7":8},"actionData","errors","root",{"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":83,"_84":-7,"_85":-5,"_86":-5},"routes/_public.jobs._index",{"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":-5,"_14":15},"jobsData",{"_22":23,"_24":25,"_26":27},"featuredJobs",[],"featuredCompany","categories",[16,17,18,19,20,21],"Creative & Design","Marketing & Communications","Operations & Strategy","Production","Sales & Business Development","Writing & Editing","jobs",[28],"nextPageToken","","total",1,{"_29":30,"_31":32,"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":30,"_42":43,"_44":25,"_45":25,"_46":34,"_47":25,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_54":16,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":43,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67},"remoteAllowed",false,"publishedAt",["D",1776420000000],"displayLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/images/desk-100x50.webp","companyName","Invillapark","description","This position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for operational activities of the Community Development Department, which encompasses economic development, zoning, planning, building services, permitting, inspection activities, licensing, and other programs in accordance with state and federal law and Village ordinances. The role serves as an integral member of the Village’s management team and reports to the Village Manager and the Assistant Village Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation of the department’s vision, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities, ensuring the department’s operations reflect recognized best practices.

Responsible for the supervision, development, mentoring, and evaluation of department personnel. Delegate assignments and manage the workloads of staff. Oversee discipline and termination procedures.

Manage and coordinate the planning and implementation of economic development programs, including business attraction, retention, business assistance, and related functions. Develop programs to achieve the Village’s goals and objectives relating to economic development and community revitalization.

Ensure permit processes meet local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Lead improvement efforts for permit processes through procedure and code.

Oversee work involving inspections in accordance with the law for property maintenance violations, building permit violations, elevator violations, and zoning code violations, and, as necessary, the issuance of warnings or citations to achieve compliance with adopted codes. Monitor the inspection schedule for all businesses and facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Prepare and supervise the preparation of partial and comprehensive amendments to the municipal code, including building code, sign ordinance, subdivision and land development ordinance, zoning ordinance, and other general ordinances related to public health and safety.

Monitor and manage the contractor and business licensing.

Oversee the GIS system and zoning administration process.

Oversee the Village ERP System.

Initiate and manage partnerships with outside consultants, developers, engineers, and vendors as needed.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the business community and citizen groups to improve understanding of Village economic policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.

Represent the Community Development Department to other Village departments, elected officials, and residents. Investigate complaints by citizens, answer questions posed by elected officials, the public, subordinates, staff, and supervisors.

Manage projects, prepare and analyze budgets, and assume responsibility for the appropriate use of funds assigned to the Community Development Department.

Act as the Village’s ADA officer and primary Elevator official for the State Fire Marshall.

Required Skills and Abilities

Excellent management, organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and adherence to the Village’s high professional and ethical standards.

Proficient in budget preparation and monitoring.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations governing community development.

Ability to work independently, use self-initiated follow-up to meet deadlines, and proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently.

Well-organized, self-motivated, goal-oriented, and flexible.

Strong Microsoft Office software skills are required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with employees, elected officials, advisory bodies, consultants, community and professional organizations, media, and the public.

Experience with BS&A software or a similar type of ERP is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, public administration, or related field.

Seven years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, with at least 3 years in a management and leadership role.

In place of the above requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience is sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience in a municipal or government environment.

Salary and Benefits\nThe salary range for this position is $141,000 – $161,000 based on experience and qualifications. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and optional 457 plans.

To Apply\nQualified applicants should apply online with a completed application, resume, and cover letter.

The Village of Villa Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

#J-18808-Ljbffr\n","shortDescription","This position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for operational activities of the Community Development Department, which encom...","promoted","title","Director of Community Development","duration","experienceLevel","displayThumbnail","location","locations",[68],"id",["B","3333932872"],"displayHeadline","Work at Invillapark","category","displayPublishedAt","17 hours ago","displayUrl","/jobs/3333932872-director-of-community-development","shortTitle","shortLocation","Chicago, IL, United States","searchCompanyPath","/jobs?keyword=Invillapark","searchLocationPath","/jobs?location=Chicago%2C+IL%2C+United+States","searchTitlePath","/jobs?keyword=Director+of+Community+Development",{"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":61,"_74":75},"country","United States","city","Chicago","formatted","state","IL","honeypotInputProps",{"_507":508,"_509":510,"_511":512},"board",{"_108":109,"_110":109,"_111":96,"_112":113,"_114":115,"_116":117,"_118":119,"_120":121,"_122":123,"_124":125,"_126":127,"_128":129,"_130":131,"_132":133,"_134":135,"_136":137,"_138":139,"_140":141,"_142":143,"_144":145,"_146":147},"requestInfo",{"_97":98,"_99":96,"_100":101,"_102":103},"env",{"_87":88,"_89":90,"_91":92,"_93":94,"_95":96},"user","toast","confettiId","MODE","production","SENTRY_ENV","mediabistro","NEW_JOB_BOARD_SENTRY_DSN","https://235251e3654b447a82e934b7c2ce7c93@o4504103609303040.ingest.sentry.io/4504806528253952","SENTRY_RELEASE","3c13c7863d6203a47b19ec89fd30bab25e124163","WEBSITE_URL","https://www.mediabistro.com","hints",{"_104":105,"_106":107},"origin","path","/jobs","userPrefs",{"_104":105},"theme","light","timeZone","UTC","name","Mediabistro","fullName","siteUrl","pages",{"_505":506,"_22":101},"mainCss",":root{--background:white;--foreground:black;--card:oklch(100% 0 0);--card-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--popover:white;--popover-foreground:black;--primary:oklch(59% .23 31.14);--primary-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--secondary:oklch(98% .001 0);--secondary-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--muted:oklch(97% 0 0);--muted-foreground:oklch(55.6% 0 0);--accent:oklch(96% 0 0);--accent-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--destructive:oklch(65% .15 15);--border:oklch(90% .001 0);--input:oklch(90% .001 0);--ring:oklch(70% .15 25);--chart-1:oklch(70% .15 25);--chart-2:oklch(70% .12 140);--chart-3:oklch(75% .12 60);--chart-4:oklch(50% .07 250);--chart-5:oklch(34% .03 240);--sidebar:oklch(98% .001 0);--sidebar-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--sidebar-primary:oklch(70% .15 25);--sidebar-primary-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--sidebar-accent:oklch(98% .001 0);--sidebar-accent-foreground:oklch(25% .001 0);--sidebar-border:oklch(90% .001 0);--sidebar-ring:oklch(70% .15 25);--footer-background:oklch(14% .07 288.16);--footer-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--footer-border:oklch(70% .15 25);--primary-surface:oklch(59% .23 31.14)}.dark{--background:oklch(20% .02 235);--foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--card:oklch(25% .03 232);--card-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--muted:oklch(31% .02 232);--muted-foreground:oklch(78% .01 220);--popover:oklch(25% .03 232);--popover-foreground:oklch(100% 0 0);--border:oklch(35% .03 220);--primary-surface:oklch(100% 0 0)}","analytics",{"_503":504},"meta",{"_470":471},"favicon",{"_464":465,"_466":467,"_468":469},"metaTags",{"_462":463},"social",{"_449":450,"_451":452,"_453":454,"_455":456,"_457":458},"helpEmail","help@mediabistro.com","transactionalEmail",{"_443":444,"_445":446,"_447":448},"header",{"_222":354,"_355":356},"footer",{"_222":303,"_304":305,"_265":25,"_306":307,"_308":309,"_261":310,"_311":312,"_313":314},"styleGuide",{"_274":275,"_276":277},"jobsSearch",{"_268":269},"hero",{"_42":263,"_214":264,"_265":266,"_250":267},"flags",{"_260":30,"_261":30,"_262":247},"postJobs",{"_118":157,"_138":158,"_159":160,"_161":162,"_140":163,"_164":165,"_166":167,"_168":169,"_170":171,"_172":173,"_174":175},"createAlertMeta",[153,154],"jobsPortalSignupMeta",[148,149],{"_42":152},{"_108":37,"_150":151},"content","Create your free profile to apply for jobs, upload your resume, and set job alerts. Join the leading career community for creative, marketing, and media professionals.","Sign Up | Creative, Marketing & Media Job Search",{"_42":156},{"_108":37,"_150":155},"Never miss an opportunity. Sign up for free email alerts and get the latest jobs in social media, graphic design, writing, and marketing delivered to your inbox.","Create Job Alerts | Media, Marketing & Creative Job Alerts",[256,257],{"_42":254,"_214":255,"_37":25},"unlimitedJobsEmail","clients@mediabistro.com","enterpriseCta",{"_250":251,"_252":253},{"_246":247,"_248":247,"_249":247},"mediaBoardSection",{"_42":236,"_214":237,"_37":238,"_239":240,"_234":241},"rolesSection",{"_42":231,"_214":232,"_37":233,"_234":235},"testimonialsSection",{"_42":228,"_214":229,"_37":230},"testimonials",[215,216,217],"employersSection",{"_42":213,"_214":109},"employerLogos",[176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187],{"_108":211,"_189":212},{"_108":209,"_189":210},{"_108":207,"_189":208},{"_108":205,"_189":206},{"_108":203,"_189":204},{"_108":201,"_189":202},{"_108":199,"_189":200},{"_108":197,"_189":198},{"_108":195,"_189":196},{"_108":193,"_189":194},{"_108":191,"_189":192},{"_108":188,"_189":190},"Leaf Group","image","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/leaf-group-400x200.png","Cox Enterprises","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/cox-enterprises-400x200.png","Hearst Television","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/hearst-television-400x200.png","Future","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/future-400x200.png","Fox Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/fox-corporation-400x200.png","Penguin Random House","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penguin-random-house-400x200.png","Springer Nature","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/springer-nature-400x200.png","Penske Media Corporation","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/penske-media-corporation-400x200.png","Dotdash","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/dotdash-400x200.png","Meredith","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/meredith-400x200.png","Bloomberg","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/bloomberg-400x200.png","NBCUniversal","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/nbc-universal-400x200.png","Media and Creative Employers on","subtitle",{"_218":225,"_220":226,"_222":227},{"_218":211,"_220":224,"_222":212},{"_218":219,"_220":221,"_222":223},"company","The Taunton Press","quote","What we like best about Mediabistro is the quality of targeted talent they deliver through their job board portal. We know we'll find the right type of talent for specialized positions that may be more challenging to fill. For almost fifteen years, Mediabistro has been our go-to resource for talent in the media/publishing space.","logo","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/taunton-press-400x200.png","Mediabistro is valuable partner when it comes to finding top candidates in the media industry. Their team is extremely responsive, which makes the posting process quick and easy. They also offer great insight into branding company pages.","Huffpost","I love using Mediabistro for my harder to fill creative roles. Multimedia positions like photo editors, video producers, or even niche journalists yield great results. Other job boards don't always produce the specialized talent my hiring teams are looking for, and I feel like I can find that talent through Mediabistro.","https://production-rails-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/public/post-jobs-logos/huff-post-400x200.png","Trusted by Leading Media","and Creative Employers","See why top publishers, agencies, and brands rely on us to find exceptional talent.","Hire Remote and Local Talent","Across Every Media Vertical","Whether you are building an in-office team or seeking remote talent, access a specialized network of professionals in editorial, publishing, influencer marketing, and AI content strategy. Find candidates—from prompt engineers to production leads—who are ready to contribute from anywhere.","imageAlt","Media roles infographic","The #1 Destination for Media","and Creative Talent","Connect with top-tier full-time and freelance media professionals. Whether you are a leading publisher, a streaming service, or a growing brand, we deliver specialized talent you won't find on generalist job boards. Find your perfect match for:","bullets",[242,243,244,245],"Job seekers and featured job cards collage","News, Journalism & Book Publishing","Content Marketing, AI Prompt Engineering & Copywriting","Influencer Management, TV & Video Production","PR, Non-Profits & Education","showMediaBoardSection",true,"showRolesSection","showPlanIcon","text","*Unlimited plan is for direct employers only. Hiring at scale, posting on behalf of clients, or distributing across job boards?","linkText","Contact us for custom volume pricing, multi-brand support, and programmatic distribution.","The #1 Job Board for Media, Marketing & Creative Talent","Skip the unqualified resumes. Reach journalism, publishing, and marketing pros who are ready to work.",{"_42":259},{"_108":37,"_150":258},"Recruit qualified media and creative professionals on the #1 industry job board. Reach top talent in design, social media, advertising, and communications. Post a job today.","Post a Job | Hire Media, Marketing & Creative Talent - Mediabistro","privacy","termsOfUse","weeklyNewsletter","Find Your Next Media Job","Discover creative opportunities at the world's leading media brands","cta","Start Your Search","Search Media, Marketing & Creative Jobs","emptyMeta",[270,271],{"_42":273},{"_108":37,"_150":272},"The #1 job board for media, marketing, and communications professionals. Search career opportunities in advertising, public relations, journalism, and creative arts.","Media, Marketing & Creative Job Board | Journalism & Ad Jobs","images",[300,301,302],"colors",[278,279,280,281,282,283,284],{"_108":298,"_286":299},{"_108":296,"_286":297},{"_108":294,"_286":295},{"_108":292,"_286":293},{"_108":290,"_286":291},{"_108":288,"_286":289},{"_108":285,"_286":287},"$light-grey","value","#F3F3F4","$darkgrey","rgba(44, 43, 45, 0.98)","$grey","rgba(47, 47, 48, 0.93)","$green","#2D7E7E","$dark-blue","#3c405d","$primary-color-light","#1ab9b3","$primary-color","#339999","/_static/mediabistro/mb-logo-268x268.webp","/_static/mediabistro/android-chrome-192x192.png","/_static/mediabistro/mediabistro-text-logo.webp",{"_348":349,"_350":351,"_352":353},"navigation",[322,323,324,325,326,327,328,329,330],"logoText","Find your next media job or showcase your creative talent","copyright","Copyright © 2026 Mediabistro",{"_315":316,"_317":321},"termsOfService",{"_315":319,"_317":320},"privacyPolicy",{"_315":316,"_317":318},"type","external-link","url","/privacy-policy/","internal-link","/terms-of-service","/terms-of-use/",{"_315":319,"_250":347,"_317":101},{"_315":316,"_250":345,"_317":346},{"_315":316,"_250":343,"_317":344},{"_315":316,"_250":341,"_317":342},{"_315":316,"_250":339,"_317":340},{"_315":316,"_250":337,"_317":338},{"_315":316,"_250":335,"_317":336},{"_315":316,"_250":333,"_317":334},{"_315":316,"_250":331,"_317":332},"About","/about/","Creative Tools","https://playbook.mediabistro.com/","Hiring Tips","/employer/blog/","Media News","/media-news","Career Advice","/career-advice/","Newsletter","https://mediabistro.substack.com/about","Membership","/unlimited/","Hot Jobs","/career-advice/get-hired/hot-jobs/","Job Search","whiteLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo.svg","darkLogo","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/2025-mb-logo-dark.svg","logoClasses","w-[210px] h-[50px] lg:mb-1",{"_348":349,"_350":351,"_352":353,"_439":440,"_441":442},"items",[357,358,359],{"_315":400,"_250":401,"_402":403},{"_315":360,"_250":378,"_355":379},{"_315":360,"_250":361,"_355":362},"dropdown","Mediabistro Membership",[363,364,365,366,367],{"_315":368,"_250":377,"_317":344},{"_315":368,"_250":375,"_317":376},{"_315":368,"_250":373,"_317":374},{"_315":368,"_250":371,"_317":372},{"_315":368,"_250":369,"_317":370},"link","Membership FAQ","/unlimited/frequently-asked-questions/","Courses & Training Programs","/online-training-courses/","Editorial Calendars (Premium Access)","/mastheads/","How to Pitch (Premium Tool)","/career-advice/go-freelance/how-to-pitch/","Membership Overview","Career Resources",[380,381,382,383,384,385,386,387],{"_315":368,"_250":399,"_317":340},{"_315":368,"_250":398,"_317":338},{"_315":319,"_250":396,"_317":397},{"_315":368,"_250":333,"_317":334},{"_315":319,"_250":394,"_317":395},{"_315":368,"_250":392,"_317":393},{"_315":319,"_250":390,"_317":391},{"_315":368,"_250":388,"_317":389},"Member Profiles","/freelance-connect/browse/","Job Market Insights","/trends","Interview Coaching","https://www.wizco.io/ava?utm_source=mediabistro&utm_medium=job_board&utm_campaign=ava_interview_coaching&utm_content=resources_nav","Resume Writing Services","/resume-writing-services/","Media Career Interviews","/media-career-interviews","Media Industry News","Career Advice & Articles","mega-menu","Jobs","columns",[404,405,406],{"_355":431},{"_42":417,"_355":418},{"_42":407,"_355":408},"Quick Links",[409,410,411],{"_315":319,"_250":416,"_317":101},{"_315":319,"_250":414,"_317":415},{"_315":319,"_250":412,"_317":413},"Create Job Alerts","/create-alert","Remote Jobs","/jobs?remote=true","Search All Jobs","Job Categories",[419,420,421,422,423,424],{"_315":319,"_250":16,"_317":430},{"_315":319,"_250":17,"_317":429},{"_315":319,"_250":18,"_317":428},{"_315":319,"_250":19,"_317":427},{"_315":319,"_250":20,"_317":426},{"_315":319,"_250":21,"_317":425},"/jobs?category=Writing+%26+Editing","/jobs?category=Sales+%26+Business+Development","/jobs?category=Production","/jobs?category=Operations+%26+Strategy","/jobs?category=Marketing+%26+Communications","/jobs?category=Creative+%26+Design",[432,433,434,435],{"_315":319,"_250":438,"_317":101},{"_315":368,"_250":345,"_317":346},{"_315":319,"_250":436,"_317":437},{"_315":319,"_250":412,"_317":413},"Remote Media Jobs","/jobs?keyword=media&remote=true","Search Creative Jobs","width",300,"height",64,"fromAddress","support@mediabistro.com","userPasswordResetTemplateId","d-0614cbe7ddf0404893e7c9f8208331d5","clientPasswordResetTemplateId","d-ff1301b464d1436685573e406e4c1674","facebook","https://www.facebook.com/mediabistro","twitter",{"_459":460,"_317":461},"linkedin","https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabistro","youtube","https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnoZvx8SmZOMA1XteQAVtMQ","instagram","https://www.instagram.com/mediabistro/","handle","@mediabistro","https://twitter.com/mediabistro","ogImage","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/site-logos/mediabistro-og-2026.webp","faviconSvg","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/favicon.svg","appleTouch","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/apple-touch-icon.png","manifest","https://www.mediabistro.com/public/favicons/site.webmanifest","site",[472],{"_473":474},"script:ld+json",{"_475":476,"_477":478},"@context","https://schema.org","@graph",[479,480],{"_475":476,"_481":490,"_108":109,"_491":492,"_317":96,"_493":494},{"_475":476,"_481":482,"_108":109,"_317":96,"_222":463,"_483":484},"@type","Organization","sameAs",[485,486,487,488,489],"https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6806005","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediabistro_(website)","https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/mediabistro-inc","https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediabistro/","https://x.com/Mediabistro","WebSite","alternateName","MB","potentialAction",{"_481":495,"_496":497,"_498":499},"SearchAction","target",{"_481":500,"_501":502},"query-input","required name=keyword","EntryPoint","urlTemplate","https://www.mediabistro.com/jobs?keyword={keyword}","gtmId","GTM-NVDRG7Q","home","/","nameFieldName","name__confirm","validFromFieldName","from__confirm","encryptedValidFrom","MrCkUTjwyndvSLATtF8HV21FaKDAQrtaAHiGFkg1xlhCvf5b5S8OuC8="]

Search Media, Marketing & Creative Jobs

Browse Jobs