County of Marin · 1 week ago
Economic Vitality Manager (Principal Administrative Analyst)
San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe County of Marin is responsible for implementing the policy direction of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and supporting public services across 22 departments. The Economic Vitality Manager will lead the development of a new countywide Economic Vitality Strategic Plan, coordinate efforts among diverse stakeholders, and support initiatives that link economic vitality with community well-being.
CommunitiesEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Work with a consultant (starting spring 2026) to develop Marin’s new countywide Economic Vitality Strategic Plan
Help design and run a broad stakeholder engagement process across cities, towns, business, education, nonprofits, and community groups
Support data gathering, issue framing, and synthesis of community and partner input
Help shape a clear, actionable strategy that reflects Marin’s values, assets, and challenges
Serve as a convener that brings together County departments, Marin’s 11 cities and towns, and other external partners around shared goals
Support alignment across jurisdictions, chambers, education, and community organizations
Help translate big ideas into coordinated next steps
Support County efforts that link place, workforce, housing, culture, and small business
Contribute to early pilots, learning projects, and cross-department collaboration
Elevate the idea that economic vitality is about people, places, opportunity and innovation
Help advance a shared narrative about Marin’s future that balances preservation and progress
Support efforts to improve coordination, customer service, and problem-solving across departments
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed in the class specification
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy, computer science or a field related to the work
Four years of experience in the assignment area performing professional-level administrative, budgetary, operational or organizational analysis
One of the years of experience must have included functioning in a lead and/or project lead capacity
Experience in economic development, community development, or cross-sector collaboration
Strong research, communication, and facilitation skills
Data-informed decision-making balanced with community engagement
Passion for building vibrant, inclusive, and future-ready communities
Preferred
Experience with small business development, workforce issues, housing, placemaking, or local government is highly desirable
Benefits
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
Company
County of Marin
County of Marin is an organization composed of 23 agencies and departments that provide services supporting communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ahmed Ismail
Chief Financial Officer
Anya Bakerink, CPA
Chief Financial Officer, MCERA
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