Bangor, Maine offers a compelling place to build your career, combining professional opportunity with an exceptional quality of life. As a regional hub for healthcare, education, and business, it provides meaningful work across diverse sectors while maintaining a strong sense of community. Affordable living, short commutes, and easy access to outdoor recreation—from rivers and forests to nearby coastlines—create balance beyond the workplace. Bangor’s vibrant arts scene, historic downtown, and year-round events foster connection and creativity. Here, you can grow professionally while enjoying a welcoming environment that values innovation, collaboration, and a high quality of life.
The City of Bangor has a unique opportunity for the right candidate interested in making a difference! The City of Bangor has an opening for an Economic Development Specialist in the Community and Economic Development Department. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of experience in economic development.
The Economic Development Specialist (EDS) reports to the Economic Development Officer (EDO) and plays a key role in advancing the City of Bangor’s economic development strategy. The EDS supports the development, coordination, and execution of initiatives that strengthen Bangor’s business ecosystem, support business growth, and expand economic opportunity. Economic development today requires both relationship-building and data-driven decision making. This role combines analytical capacity with strong partnership and communication skills to help the City understand market trends, connect businesses with resources, and implement economic development initiatives.
The EDS acts as a connector across businesses, developers, institutions, and government partners while also providing research, data analysis, and project coordination that supports informed economic development strategy and decision making. The role requires the ability to pivot between relationship management, analytical work, and project implementation, supporting the EDO across a wide range of initiatives and special projects. For more information regarding the position, please see the full job description here: Economic Development Specialist Job Description
This position is a full-time (40 hours per week) with a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include:
Several insurance options, including low-deductible medical insurance, with up to 80% of health insurance paid for by the City
Retirement plan with generous employer contribution
Paid time off (3 weeks of vacation and 3 weeks of sick time in first year)
13 Paid holidays
Contributing in a significant way to your local community
This position’s full salary range is $29.14 to $39.12 per hour dependent on relevant experience and is nonexempt position.
Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, business, or a related field; or substitute years of equivalent experience.
Three to five years of relevant experience in economic development, public policy, or business development.
Experience working with economic data, research, and analysis is strongly preferred.
Familiarity with economic development programs, real estate development processes, and public-private partnerships is strongly preferred.
Economic development certifications such as CEcD or related programs are considered an asset.
Applications can be completed online (HR Upload Portal (bangormaine.gov) and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please provide a resume and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may begin at any time. Questions may be directed to apply@bangormaine.gov. Thank you for your interest in working for the City of Bangor!
