Economic Development Specialist | Fachkraft für Wirtschaftsförderung (m/w/d)

Stadtverwaltung Stadthagen

Stadthagen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Nov 5, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This permanent position as an Economic Development Specialist involves acting as the central liaison between the local administration, businesses, politics, and the public in Stadthagen. The core focus is shaping economic transformation processes and strengthening the location. Day-to-day tasks include serving as the deputy head of the staff unit and the primary contact for local economic stakeholders. Key responsibilities involve extensive project management, particularly centered on inner-city development, fostering startups, and managing business transformation initiatives. The role also requires organizing networking events, handling committee work, and managing grant applications. Candidates must possess a strong background in public administration or relevant fields like Urban/Regional Development, coupled with proven project leadership skills, high initiative, and conceptual thinking to analyze economic and technological trends. This role offers public sector benefits, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional growth.

Required Skills

Education

Completed training as an Administrative Specialist with successful completion of the Employee Examination II (Administrative Specialist/Verwaltungsfachwirt) OR a completed university degree in Administrative Sciences, Urban and Regional Development, Urban and Regional Management, Geography, City Marketing, Economics, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in leading projects and project management
  • Minimum two years of professional experience in public administration (if holding a non-administrative university degree)
  • Knowledge of municipal budget law (advantageous)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Driver's license Class B; Willingness to attend evening appointments.