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The City of Calumet City is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Director of Economic Development. This position reports to the City Administrator and has a primary function of identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to expand the growth of Calumet City’s tax base and increase jobs. This position will also manage and develop effective new ideas and innovative marketing strategies to advance the City’s brand and increase communication platforms to inform stakeholders and residents about activities and accomplishments of the City. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in economic development, municipal zoning and infrastructure. You must also have knowledge in Tax Increment Financing and other incentive programs. Download the complete job description below.

The City of Calumet City is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Director of Economic Development. This position reports to the City Administrator and has a primary function of identifying growth opportunities and building strategic partnerships to expand the growth of Calumet City’s tax base and increase jobs. This position will also manage and develop effective new ideas and innovative marketing strategies to advance the City’s brand and increase communication platforms to inform stakeholders and residents about activities and accomplishments of the City. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in economic development, municipal zoning and infrastructure. You must also have knowledge in Tax Increment Financing and other incentive programs. Working knowledge of MS Office with the ability to work well in a team environment; strong sense of professionalism and discretion required. The starting salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a background check, drug screening and physical at the expense of the City. To apply to this posting, your resume and cover letter should be submitted to the address below, no later than July 17, 2026. A job description of this position follows. City of Calumet City Attn: City Administrator 204 Pulaski Road Calumet City, IL 60409 Download the complete job description below.

The Transportation Planner is responsible for regional transportation planning and programming activities related to highways, freight transit, and active transportation facilities and projects. The Transportation Planner is the primary staff liaison between SSMMA, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and local governments. The position works directly with member municipalities’ mayors, managers, and staff, and is responsible for managing the South Council of Mayors’ Surface Transportation Program (STP) and overseeing the region's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Download the complete job description below. Interested candidates should e-mail cover letter, resume, professional references and salary expectations to Melissa Doud at melissa.doud@ssmma.org. Position open until filled. SSMMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer