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Job & Bid Opportunities

The Greater Freeport Partnership is pleased to offer opportunities to work with our partners and community members in the capacity of contractor, vendor or team member. Current openings for jobs within the Partnership as well as requests for bids on contracted work are posted on this web page when open. Continue to check back frequently for updates. Members of the Greater Freeport Partnership are also notified of job openings and contract opportunities in our weekly member newsletter. To become a member for notice  of these postings, please click here.

Development Services Manager

The Greater Freeport Partnership is a catalyst for dynamic economic growth fostering an inclusive environment where businesses thrive, and our community prospers. We are dedicated to nurturing new opportunities while enriching the fabric of Freeport and Stephenson County.

The Partnership strives to be the driving force for a prosperous future where strategic economic solutions ignite opportunity for growth. We envision a thriving life for our residents that embraces diversity and upholds a strong business community. Our relentless commitment to our community’s well-being and economic success sets us on a path to create a dynamic and inclusive Freeport and Stephenson County.

The Development Services Manager will develop, operationalize, implement, and manage programs that help the community and region accommodate business and population growth and revitalize physical facilities within Freeport and Stephenson County. Some programs you will lead, others you will work in a support capacity with other partner agencies.  

Key areas of responsibility are organized around our organization’s focus areas outlined in 2024 Strategic Plan:

  • Business Retention & Expansion
  • New Business Development & Attraction
  • Marketing the Region
  • Visitor Attraction
  • Advocacy & Policy
  • Building the Partnership’s Capacity

The Partnership is highly collaborative dynamic office environment that has been intentionally de-siloed. All staff have focused areas of work, but most projects touch multiple focus areas and are approached as a team. The Development Services Manager work will focus on the bold focus areas listed above and detailed below. 

Job Profile for Development Services Manager

To apply, email a resume and cover letter.

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Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

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