Economic Vitality Analyst (Administrative Analyst III)

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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Office of the County Executive is responsible for implementing the policy direction of the Marin County Board of Supervisors and supporting the effective delivery of public services across 22 departments. The Office leads countywide initiatives and coordinates work that crosses departments, jurisdictions, and sectors.

In 2025, the Board of Supervisors established Community and Economic Vitality as a countywide priority and directed the development of Marin's first comprehensive, regional Economic Vitality Roadmap. The Roadmap brings together the County, Marin's 11 cities and towns, businesses, educational institutions, community organizations, and other partners to develop a shared vision and actionable strategies for Marin's economic future.

The Roadmap will explore opportunities related to vibrant downtown and commercial areas, workforce and housing, small business and entrepreneurship, agriculture and working lands, tourism, arts and culture, innovation, and long-term economic resilience.

The Economic Vitality Analyst is part of the Office of the County Executive's newly established Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Division. Reporting directly to the Director of Economic Vitality and Municipal Services, the Analyst will be dedicated to supporting the County's emerging economic vitality function and the development and implementation of the Economic Vitality Roadmap which was approved by the Board in June 2026.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a new, high-priority County function from the ground up. The successful candidate has experience or knowledge related to economic development, economic or fiscal analysis, business engagement, workforce development, housing, downtown or commercial district revitalization, placemaking, entrepreneurship, agriculture, tourism, arts and culture, or regional collaboration is required. They will join the Economic Vitality and Municipal Services Division at an early stage in its development and will have an opportunity to help turn a countywide strategy into tangible programs, partnerships, and projects.

Working closely with the Director, the Analyst will conduct research and analysis, coordinate projects, support stakeholder engagement, and help develop and implement economic vitality initiatives. The position will work across County departments and extensively with Marin's cities and towns, businesses and business organizations, educational and workforce partners, community-based organizations, and other public and private partners.

The Analyst will be part of a small, collaborative Division that also includes two Municipal Services Managers serving West Marin and Marin City. While those positions lead place-based work within their respective communities, the Economic Vitality Analyst will primarily focus on countywide and regional economic vitality initiatives, working alongside the Municipal Services Managers to ensure that the Roadmap and its implementation reflect the distinct opportunities and priorities of Marin's unincorporated communities. 

Key responsibilities for the Analyst may include:

• Program and project development: Research, develop, and help implement new programs and initiatives emerging from the Roadmap, including preparing project scopes, work plans, analyses, recommendations, and implementation materials.
  
• Funding and resource development: Research potential grants, partnerships, and other funding opportunities that could support implementation of Roadmap priorities and assist with funding strategies and applications.
• Communications and presentations: Prepare reports, presentations, briefing materials, correspondence, and other materials for the Director, County Executive, Board of Supervisors, advisory groups, partner organizations, and the public.
• Advisory and stakeholder bodies: Provide staff support for the Economic Vitality Roadmap Advisory Committee and other working groups, including developing meeting materials, conducting follow-up research, coordinating partners, and tracking action items.
• Economic and policy analysis: Review and analyze economic, demographic, workforce, business, housing, and other data; review consultant analyses and recommendations; research economic development models and best practices; and translate complex information into clear findings and recommendations for County leadership and partners.
• Roadmap development and implementation: Support development of the Economic Vitality Roadmap and help translate its recommendations into implementation plans, projects, partnerships, timelines, and measurable outcomes. Help develop measures of success, track implementation progress, analyze program outcomes, and prepare updates on the County's economic vitality work.
• Regional coordination: Work with peers at Marin's 11 cities and towns and other public agencies to advance shared economic vitality strategies and identify opportunities for coordinated regional action.
• Business and stakeholder engagement: Support the Director in building relationships with local businesses, chambers and business organizations, educational institutions, workforce partners, community-based organizations, nonprofits, philanthropy, and other stakeholders.
• Cross-departmental collaboration: Coordinate with County departments on initiatives that intersect with economic vitality, including housing, workforce development, transportation, planning, climate and sustainability, infrastructure, arts and culture, and community development.
• Special projects: Take on emerging economic vitality projects and analyses as the County's new function develops.

This position works generally in-person in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright–designed Marin County Civic Center, with flexibility for remote work one day per week.

Our ideal candidate is an analytical, and collaborative professional who is excited by the opportunity to help build something new and see it through. You have experience in one or more of the following areas-economic development, local government, public policy, community development, planning, workforce development, business engagement, business development, or a related field – and you bring strong project management skills that can be applied to the County’s economic vitality work.

The Highly Qualified Candidate will:

• Turn complex information into concise reports, presentations, and recommendations for community stakeholders, County leadership, and the Board of Supervisors.
• Be excited about economic vitality and the role County (and City) government can play in supporting thriving communities and expanding economic opportunity.
• Bring strong quantitative and analytical skills and be comfortable gathering and reviewing economic, demographic, financial, policy, and programmatic information.
• Be comfortable moving between analysis and implementation: digging into data and research, turning findings into practical recommendations, coordinating partners, and helping move projects from an idea to action.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines independently and bring them to completion.
• Be a strong communicator who can turn complex information into concise reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Have strong project management and organizational skills and be comfortable managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively with people from different organizations, sectors, communities, and professional backgrounds.
• Be comfortable working across jurisdictional boundaries and supporting partnerships among the County, cities and towns, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other partners.
• Bring initiative, flexibility, and sound judgment to a new and evolving program area.
• Be comfortable working independently while also contributing as part of a small, highly collaborative team.
• Be interested in learning and growing alongside a new County function.
• Define measures of success and track results so the County can show what its economic vitality work is producing. 

You bring:

• 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.
• Experience with business development, workforce issues, housing, placemaking, or local government.

Please view the recruitment brochure for additional information about this opportunity.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills listed. Typically, graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, public policy or a field related to the work and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, management or organizational analysis work. At least one year of the required professional experience must have included journey level experience in economic or community development. Additional professional level work experience performing administrative, budgetary, operational, management or organizational analysis may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.