The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA) seeks a relationship-driven, innovative, energetic, and experienced project manager to serve as the Economic Development Manager. This role merges the organization’s high-touch Level Up Downtown retail leasing and activation initiative with the newly launched Downtown Office Opportunity & Recruitment (DOOR) program to support filling vacant office space.

As the primary “concierge” and market-maker for the district, the successful candidate will serve as the face of a comprehensive economic success effort while coordinating the organization’s work to steward prospective tenants from the first conversation with DBA. They will work to develop a broad recruitment program that understands the needs of prospective office and retail tenants; establishes matchmaking protocols to identify and cultivate business interest while reducing barriers to entry; and develops creative public-private partnerships to incubate new enterprises. The Manager identifies pathways toward attracting a diverse array of businesses—specifically creating equitable opportunities for BIPOC and WMBE entrepreneurs—and positions proposed businesses for success by assisting them with navigating government permitting, engaging with property owners, and leveraging institutional-grade market data.

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to cultivate prospective tenants, advance opportunities through the recruitment pipeline, and contribute to the reduction of commercial vacancies in Downtown Boston.

Qualifications & Experience:
• 3–5 years of professional experience in commercial real estate, urban planning, economic development, community-building, project management, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the Boston real estate market and urban economic trends.
• Proficiency in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and commercial real estate data platforms (CoStar, CompStak,etc.) a considerable plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including confidence speaking in front of groups, and an easy relationship-building nature that prioritizes consistent communication.
• A "deal-closer" mentality with a commitment to equitable economic growth and BIPOC and WMBE entrepreneurship.

About Downtown Boston Alliance

The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA) seeks a relationship-driven, innovative, energetic, and experienced project manager to serve as the Economic Development Manager. This role merges the organization’s high-touch Level Up Downtown retail leasing and activation initiative with the newly launched Downtown Office Opportunity & Recruitment (DOOR) program to support filling vacant office space. As the primary “concierge” and market-maker for the district, the successful candidate will serve as the face of a comprehensive economic success effort while coordinating the organization’s work to steward prospective tenants from the first conversation with DBA. They will work to develop a broad recruitment program that understands the needs of prospective office and retail tenants; establishes matchmaking protocols to identify and cultivate business interest while reducing barriers to entry; and develops creative public-private partnerships to incubate new enterprises. The Manager identifies pathways toward attracting a diverse array of businesses—specifically creating equitable opportunities for BIPOC and WMBE entrepreneurs—and positions proposed businesses for success by assisting them wit...h navigating government permitting, engaging with property owners, and leveraging institutional-grade market data. Success in this role will be measured by the ability to cultivate prospective tenants, advance opportunities through the recruitment pipeline, and contribute to the reduction of commercial vacancies in Downtown Boston.

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