Organization: Dodge County Eastman Development Authority
Location: Eastman, Georgia
Category: Development Authority
Job Type: Full time

Education Required: Bachelor's
Experience: 1-2 years

Salary: 80000+

Application Deadline: 11/27/2026

Contact:
David Mazza
davidmazza@outlook.com
478-231-2211

To Apply:
Interested applicants should email resumes to Davidmazza@outlook.com

Job Summary

The Economic Development Director leads economic growth initiatives for Dodge County with a primary focus on international and domestic industrial recruitment, business investment, and job creation. The Director proactively markets Eastman and Dodge County to global corporations, manufacturers, and industrial site selectors to attract new industries, expand the local tax base, and create quality employment opportunities. The Director also supports existing businesses and builds partnerships with local governments, state agencies, and regional economic development organizations.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

International and Industrial Recruitment

Identify and recruit international and domestic manufacturers, industries, and corporations to establish or expand operations in Eastman and Dodge County.

Site and Business Development

Market available industrial parks, commercial properties, infrastructure, workforce resources, and other assets to prospective investors and site selectors.

Job Creation and Business Expansion

Develop strategies to attract new employers, create quality jobs, and support the growth and retention of existing businesses.

Grant Development and Funding

Identify, secure, and administer federal, State, and foundation grants supporting industrial development, infrastructure, and workforce growth.

Strategic Partnerships

Collaborate with county and city officials, the Chamber of Commerce, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and regional, national, and international business partners.

Incentives and Project Management

Coordinate economic development incentives, public-private partnerships, site development, and industrial investment projects.

Planning and Reporting

Analyze workforce, demographic, property, and economic data; manage budgets; and prepare reports and funding applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economic development, business administration, public administration, urban planning, or a related field.

• Three to five years of relevant professional experience in economic development, industrial recruitment, commercial real estate, or business development, preferably with supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial recruitment, corporate investment, international business development, or site selection.

• Strong negotiation, communication, financial management, grant writing, and project management skills.

• Georgia Certified Economic Developer or Certified Economic Developer designation.

• Familiarity with industrial site readiness, workforce analysis, and economic development incentives.

Work Environment

The position requires a combination of office and field work, local and regional travel, industrial site tours, business recruitment meetings, and attendance at evening meetings and professional events.

Domestic and international travel may be required to pursue industrial investment opportunities and recruit new industries to Dodge County. The Economic Development Authority has two existing major industrial development sites that require ongoing marketing, promotion, and coordination to attract perspective industries and support future economic growth.

Salary

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. A performance-based bonus structure and incentive package may be offered based on achieving economic development goals, attracting new industries, and generating job creation and capital investment in Dodge County.

Interested applicants should email resumes to Davidmazza@outlook.com