Economic Development Specialist

CUMBERLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
118 Baltimore Street, Suite 202, Cumberland MD 21502
(301) 722-4173
Date: 9/21/2026
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Job Announcement
The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) is seeking a motivated and
collaborative professional to serve as its next Economic Development Specialist.
This full-time position will support CEDC’s efforts to retain and expand existing businesses,
attract new investment, advance redevelopment initiatives, and strengthen Cumberland’s overall
economic competitiveness. The successful candidate will work directly with businesses,
developers, entrepreneurs, property owners, government agencies, and regional partners to help
move economic development opportunities from initial inquiry through implementation.
Primary responsibilities include:
• Supporting business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts
• Assisting businesses and developers with permitting, financing, incentives, utilities, and
other development-related processes
• Managing assigned economic development, redevelopment, infrastructure, and businesssupport projects
• Researching funding opportunities and assisting with grant applications, administration,
reporting, and compliance
• Maintaining commercial property, development-site, business, and prospect information
• Analyzing demographic, workforce, real estate, and market data
• Preparing reports, presentations, marketing materials, and prospect proposals
• Building productive relationships with public, private, and nonprofit partners
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in economic development, business administration,
public administration, planning, finance, economics, political science, communications, or a
related field. At least two years of relevant professional experience is preferred. An equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, relationship-building, projectmanagement, research, and analytical skills. Experience with grant administration, economic
development incentives, Microsoft 365, CRM systems, GIS, or digital communication platforms
is valued.
Annual salary range: $55,266–$97,822
Classification: Full-time, exempt
Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Starting salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity,
and available budget.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to
[email protected] by October 16th, 2026
A complete position description is available at choosecumberland.org
The Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities