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Deputy Mayor of Economic Development

New Direction New Orleans

Posted 12/04/25

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1300 Perdido St, , New Orleans, LA 70112

Full-Time
Executive
Government and Military
In Person

Job Description

Deliverable to residents: 

The Deputy Mayor of Economic Development will be responsible for delivering economic growth, job creation, and expanded opportunity to the people of New Orleans. This position will develop, implement and deliver on the city’s economic development strategy, including business retention and attraction, workforce development, supplier diversity, neighborhood revitalization, small business, entrepreneurship and innovation, and cultural economy. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Mayor’s principal advisor on economic development.
  • Lead functions tied to economic growth and opportunity, including the Office of Workforce Development; Supplier Diversity; Cultural Economy (including film and music); Small Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation; and Revitalization of New Orleans East & the 9th Ward.
  • Develop and implement citywide strategic plan to encourage growth and reduce barriers for economic development and growth. Lead strategies for business attraction, retention, and expansion.
  • Serve as key liaison to business, civic and community leaders engaged in economic growth.
  • Serve as the mayoral liaison to boards and commissions, including the Aviation Board, Port of New Orleans, BioDistrict New Orleans, Downtown Development District, French Market, New Orleans Tourism Commission, Workforce Development Board, Eastern New Orleans Advisory Commission, Municipal Yacht Harbor Corporation, and Algiers Development District.
  • Coordinate with the Deputy Mayor of Economic Development to advance projects and attract funding and investments for projects that provide workforce housing and economic development.

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, marketing, urban planning, public policy or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • Minimum 10 years of work experience in a corporate, professional, government or nonprofit setting.

Benefits

Benefits information will be available in the future.


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New Direction New Orleans is the official transition initiative of Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno. The effort is focused on building an administration that delivers efficient, transparent, and accountable city government for every resident. Through public engagement, policy development, and recruitment of top talent, New Direction New Orleans is laying the groundwork for an administration committed to creating a city that works — one that’s safer, more affordable, and full of opportunity for all. Learn more at NewDirectionNOLA.com.