Principal Development Specialist

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development (RivCoED) is excited to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Principal Development Specialist to join their Economic Development unit in Indio.

In this role, the Principal Development Specialist will play a key part in fostering positive relationships between the County and the public, as well as with various stakeholders, including Chambers, Cities, State and Federal partners, small business organizations, educational institutions, and other local and regional economic development organizations.

RivCoeD collaborates to foster a business-friendly atmosphere to cultivate thriving communities and economic vitality, elevating quality of life, promoting private sector investment and propelling regional economic growth, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the County of Riverside.

The successful candidate will help promote the County's objectives by developing messaging, identifying target audiences, and creating strategies to effectively engage journalists, bloggers, investors, and the general public in support of Riverside County's economic goals.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Principal Development Specialist will oversee various programs and budgets, represent the County on local boards, groups, and committees and serve as the Center Director of the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) and oversee this program hosted by RivCoED.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in economic development, including business retention and attraction strategies, small business development, facilitating site selection, the permitting process, and navigating entitlements, budgeting, management of 3 RivCoED staff members and 7 CVSBDC consultants.

This role also requires the ability to market the County to potential developers, retailers, and other investors, advancing Riverside County's economic development goals.

Key Qualifications:


* Comprehensive understanding of legal requirements


* Confidence in communication and presentation, with strong writing skills


* Excellent organizational, project management, and time management abilities


* Creativity, self-motivation, and a positive approach to leadership


* Superior critical thinking skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and solve problems effectively


* Proven experience in economic development, including working with the Board of Supervisors (BOS), business retention, attraction, and facilitating development processes and small business development

This position offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual to contribute to the County's growth and development through strategic engagement with key stakeholders and economic initiatives.

Please note: Must be bilingual in Spanish.

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development (formerly the Economic Development Agency) oversees Administration, Accounting and Finance, Economic Development...