Economic Development Web Developer & Strategist
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and creative web developer who combines a passion for
economic development with sophisticated technical skills.
The Economic Development Web Developer Strategist will play a pivotal role in
advancing an economic development organization's digital presence, online business
retention, attraction and other program support awareness. This professional combines
a strong understanding of economic development principles with advanced web
development and digital communications expertise to design, build, and maintain
sophisticated websites, data dashboards, and online engagement tools that support
business growth, investment attraction, and community visibility.
This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact while
leveraging cutting-edge web technologies. You'll have the opportunity to translate
complex economic data into engaging digital experiences that tell compelling stories
about business investment opportunities, workforce capabilities, and quality of life on
behalf of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with leadership to align client website strategy with economic
development goals, including workforce, real estate, industry clusters, and
investment promotion.
Supported by economic development staff, design, develop and maintain Camoin
and client websites, utilizing the latest tools for data integration and security
Manage data integrations from federal and proprietary sources.
Support client marketing campaigns, site selection tools, and lead generation
platforms through digital channels.
Support Camoin internal website design/updates and marketing campaigns
Website Development; Digital Experience
Design, develop, and maintain modern, user-friendly, responsive websites
focused on economic growth and investment promotion.
Implement robust CMS solutions for easy content management by non-technical
staff.
Develop custom applications, dashboards, and mapping tools that visualize
community assets and economic data.
Ensure accessibility, SEO optimization, and compliance with data privacy and
cybersecurity standards.
Integrate analytics, CRM tools, and marketing automation systems to measure
user engagement and impact.
Project; Technical Management
Lead cross-functional digital projects from concept through deployment.
Manage hosting environments, domain registration, backups, and security
updates.
Collaborate with graphic designers, data analysts, marketing professionals, and
external vendors.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and improve website functionality and performance.
Qualifications:
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Urban Planning, Computer Science,
Marketing, or a related field.
5+ years of combined experience in economic development and/or website
development and digital marketing.
Experience with regional, city, or business development organizations preferred.
Technical Skills — Coding Languages Tools
(Candidates should be proficient or experienced with several of the following)
Front-End Development
Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript
Frameworks/Libraries: React, Vue.js, Angular, Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS
Back-End Development
Languages: Python, PHP, Node.js
Frameworks: Django, Flask, Laravel, Express.js Database; APIs
Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
APIs; Data Integration: REST, GraphQL, JSON, ESRI APIs, ArcGIS Online
integration
Content Management Hosting
CMS Platforms: WordPress, Drupal, Strapi, Contentful, Webflow
Hosting Deployment: AWS, Azure, Netlify, Vercel, GitHub Pages
Data Visualization Analytics
Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Google Data Studio (Looker Studio), Chart.js, D3.js
Web Analytics: Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Tag Manager, Search Console
Version Control Collaboration
Tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Trello, Slack
Design UX/UI
Tools: Figma, Adobe XD, Canva, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
Core Competencies:
Proven ability to combine technical website development with strategic
economic storytelling.
Strong understanding of economic development trends, site selection, and
workforce data.
Ability to translate economic data into engaging digital content and interactive
web tools.
Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on performance, usability, and accessibility.
Company Overview:
Camoin Associates is a premier economic development consulting firm dedicated to
helping communities and organizations achieve sustainable growth and attract business
investment. We offer a comprehensive range of services to support economic
development initiatives across various industries. As we expand our digital offerings, we
are seeking a talented Web Developer to join our team and provide exceptional website
design and development services for our clients.
Since 1999, Camoin Associates’ mission has been to support our customers in their
efforts to create meaningful employment opportunities. Across our service lines, we
offer research, analysis, and business intelligence services that help build healthy and
vibrant economies that work for all.
Camoin Associates is proud of the efforts made over the last 25 years to offer team
members the opportunity to build a dynamic career that includes interaction with a wide
variety of people, projects, and communities daily and regular chances for personal and
professional growth.
We do great work. As a firm, we pride ourselves on being forward thinking,
collaborative, and able to help clients identify and solve their critical economic
development related issues. Through our work, we strive to make a positive change,
create job opportunities, improve quality of life, and increase prosperity for all. It is
interesting work, something different every day, and it makes a positive impact on
people’s lives.
We have a great team. We care deeply about the work we do and the people we work
with. As a fully remote team of 25+ employees, we have regular check-ins with all staff
to foster a culture of close and trusting relationships. We strive to enable staff to work at
a level that allows for a healthy life-work balance. We are supportive, collaborative,
open to new ideas and approaches, and personal interests and professional
development goals are encouraged to be pursued. The firm offers competitive salaries,
health insurance benefits, retirement contribution, professional development support,
paid time off, holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
We have great clients. Our clients include local and state government, U.S. territories,
economic development organizations (EDOs), non-profit organizations, private
developers, and corporations. We build long-term relationships with our clients because
they trust us to provide honest, accurate, and impactful guidance on pressing decisions.
To learn more about our experience and projects in all our service areas, please visit
our websites at www.camoinassociates.com.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about web development and economic development, and have a
proven track record of creating impactful websites, we want to hear from you! Please
submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you
are a great fit for this role to Rob Camoin at rcamoin@camoinassociates.com . The
subject of email must contain “Website Developer Position” to ensure proper
delivery.
Camoin Associates is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company is
committed to a diverse and multi-cultural workforce that strives to represent the
communities where we live and work. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC),
immigrants, women, LGBTQ people, individuals with disabilities, and members of other
marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Join our team and help us drive economic growth and business attraction through
innovative web solutions!
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