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THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION Salary Range: $122,569.00 - $202,068.00 Annually Hiring Salary Range: $122,569.00 - $162,319.00 Annually Get to Know Us Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: Job Summary This Mayor's Office leadership role serves as a key advisor to the Deputy Mayor providing oversight of Baltimore's economic development portfolio. The Assistant Deputy Mayor leads agencies and initiatives focused on economic growth, business development, downtown revitalization, tourism, arts and culture, and strategic partnerships, while coordinating closely with the complementary Assistant Deputy Mayor to ensure alignment across other agencies and priorities including housing and planning. This role drives accountability, performance, and cohesion across a complex network of public, nonprofit, and private-sector partners advancing Baltimore's economic strength and neighborhood vitality. This role serves as the Deputy Mayor's primary liaison to key economic and quasi-public entities, including: * Mayor's Office of Employment Development· Baltimore City Convention Center· Baltimore Development Corporation * Baltimore Public Markets Corporation· Visit Baltimore * Create Baltimore· Live Baltimore· Downtown Partnership of Baltimore * Waterfront Partnership. Baltimore is at a defining moment. As the City advances the Downtown RISE strategy, executes a $3 billion plan to eliminate vacant housing, reimagines the Inner Harbor, strengthens neighborhood commercial corridors, and drives inclusive economic growth, coordinated executive leadership is essential. The Assistant Deputy Mayor plays a pivotal role in: * Aligning economic development strategy with neighborhood revitalization goals * Driving interagency coordination to remove barriers to growth * Strengthening quasi-public governance and financial sustainability * Cultivating anchor institution, philanthropic, and private-sector partnerships * Ensuring major catalytic projects advance with urgency and accountability. This role ensures Baltimore's economic development efforts are cohesive, performance-driven, and aligned with the mayor's vision for a more equitable and thriving city. Essential Functions Executive Leadership & Strategic Coordination * Advise the Deputy Mayor, Mayor, and CAO on important policy and program decisions related to economic development. * Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of agencies within the economic development portfolio. * Ensure agency alignment with mayoral priorities, performance benchmarks, and fiscal accountability. * Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency and cross-agency collaboration. * Ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability across partner organizations. Downtown & Corridor Revitalization * Lead coordination of catalytic initiatives including Downtown RISE implementation. * Oversee place-based economic development strategies and activation efforts across commercial corridors. Business & Workforce Ecosystem Alignment * Coordinate closely with the Mayor's Office of Employment Development to align workforce pipelines with employer demand. * Engage with business leaders, anchor institutions, and regional partners to drive investment and job creation. Stakeholder Engagement & Representation * Represent the Mayor and Deputy Mayor before civic groups, boards, commissions, and regional organizations. * Maintain strong relationships with neighborhood associations, business improvement districts, developers, philanthropic leaders, and state partners. * Facilitate resolution of complex, cross-sector issues requiring executive coordination. Policy Development & Implementation * Develop and execute strategic initiatives advancing equitable economic growth. * Make recommendations regarding consolidation, modification, or creation of programs to improve outcomes. * Ensure projects and initiatives progress on schedule and achieve measurable impact. Minimum Qualifications Education: Leadership experience in public administration, economic development, urban planning, or related fields. Demonstrated experience managing complex initiatives across multiple stakeholders. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Strategic Vision: Ability to synthesize complex policy, financial, and operational considerations into clear direction. * Executive Judgment: Comfort navigating high-stakes decisions involving political, financial, and community implications. * Cross-Sector Fluency: Experience working with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, quasi-public entities, and private-sector partners. * Operational Acumen: Strong understanding of budgets, contracts, governance structures, and performance management. * Collaborative Leadership: Ability to build trust, resolve conflict, and align diverse stakeholders. * Exceptional Communication Skills: Clear, persuasive written and verbal communication. * Commitment to Equity: Demonstrated dedication to inclusive economic development and neighborhood revitalization. This role offers the opportunity to shape Baltimore's economic trajectory at the highest levels of City government. The Assistant Deputy Mayor will: * Help lead legacy-defining initiatives including Downtown RISE and major redevelopment efforts. * Strengthen Baltimore's business ecosystem and neighborhood commercial vitality. * Work directly with senior City leadership. influential regional partners. * Drive measurable impact on jobs, investment, and community revitalization. Additional Information Background Check Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed. Probation All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation. Financial Disclosure This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire. Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER