Economic development coordinator
Also known as: socio economic development coordinator, economist, planning officer, development officer, development consultant, economic development coordinator
About this occupation
Economic development coordinators outline and implement policies for the improvement of a community's, government's or institution's economic growth and stability. They research economic trends and coordinate cooperation between institutions working in economic development. They analyse potential economic risks and conflicts and develop plans to resolve them. Economic development coordinators advise on the economic sustainability of institutions and economic growth.
A specialisation of economist.
Essential skills and knowledge
- public finance
- government policy implementation
- develop economic policies
- economics
- liaise with local authorities
- analyse economic trends
- assess risk factors
- advise on legislative acts
- maintain relations with local representatives
- maintain relationships with government agencies
- advise on economic development
- consider economic criteria in decision making
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Economists (O*NET 19-3011.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Study economic and statistical data in area of specialization, such as finance, labor, or agriculture.
- Compile, analyze, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends, applying mathematical models and statistical techniques.
- Study the socioeconomic impacts of new public policies, such as proposed legislation, taxes, services, and regulations.
- Explain economic impact of policies to the public.
- Review documents written by others.
- Provide advice and consultation on economic relationships to businesses, public and private agencies, and other employers.
- Typical education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Preparation
- Job Zone 5 of 5
- Interests
- Investigative, Conventional, Enterprising
Top skills: Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Speaking
US median pay: US$124,720 a year (2025), 17,790 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsExtremely important (4.5)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingVery important (4.5)
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (4.0)
- Computer StudiesO*NET: Computers and ElectronicsVery important (3.8)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- Master's Degree
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
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