Job Details

This position has the potential for a flexible work arrangement. This is a 30-month Grant funded position through the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).

GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this job is to lead county-wide efforts to advance economic mobility and opportunity for all residents. Reporting to the County Administrator/Controller, the Economic Mobility Manager is a systems thinker who develops strategic roadmaps, aligns cross-sector initiatives, and bridges economic development with community development. The position emphasizes community engagement through participatory design, ensuring resident voices are central to planning and implementation. The role also involves building partnerships, overseeing programs, securing funding, and representing the County at local and national professional forums.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, draft, and implement a comprehensive economic mobility roadmap that aligns strategies across government, nonprofit, business, and community sectors.
• Coordinate initiatives across county departments (housing, workforce development, education, transportation, etc.) to ensure integrated approaches.
• Serve as a facilitator linking economic development and community development to ensure strategies are mutually supportive.
• Convene and facilitate workshops, stakeholder meetings, and co-design labs with residents and partners to co-create program solutions.
• Establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with municipalities, community organizations, and businesses.
• Guide the rollout and oversight of programs/pilot projects such as affordable housing, job training, and financial empowerment initiatives.
• Develop and track metrics to evaluate impact and inform continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue grants and additional funding resources to sustain initiatives.
• Represent Kalamazoo County in professional networks and at conferences (e.g., ICMA), with periodic local and national travel.
• Provide regular reports and presentations to County leadership, the Board of Commissioners, and community stakeholders.
• Perform related work as required