Discover HARRISBURG
Cultivate Your Career Here
Vision
Harrisburg will be a distinctive, family-focused community where memories are made.
Mission
Together, we enhance our quality of life by collaborating, planning, and investing to create our community of choice.
Values
• Honesty & Trust
• Commitment
• Compassion
• Community & Relationships
• Collaboration & Accountability
At A Glance
WELCOME TO HARRISBURG, NC! Located in the southwest corner of Cabarrus County, neighboring the City of Charlotte, the Town of Harrisburg is home to 23,000+ people.
The Town of Harrisburg operates under a Council-Manager form of government.
Despite experiencing remarkable growth in the last decade, the Town maintains its strong sense of community, where engagement and volunteerism flourish. We’ve cultivated a work culture centered on prioritizing customer service excellence. Join us in the Town of Harrisburg, where community spirit and service excellence thrive.
Our Goals
• The Town of Harrisburg maintains a strong financial position.
• The Town of Harrisburg promotes and supports a dynamic and responsive local economy.
• The Town of Harrisburg provides safe, well-maintained, and dependable public facilities, systems, and services.
• The Town of Harrisburg communicates its goals, successes, and challenges to the community and serves as an advocate for the community.
• The Town of Harrisburg will actively and responsibly plan for our future with compassion and respect for our heritage.
23,000+ POPULATION $ 124,090
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME $ 50,703 AVERAGE WAGE PER JOB (SOURCE, BLS) 3.55
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE
DISCOVER YOU: Economic Development Director
THE TOWN OF HARRISBURG CURRENTLY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
The Town of Harrisburg is seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Economic Development Director to join our team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our community. The Economic Development Director will serve as a liaison between the Town and the business community. This role is vital in attracting, retaining, and supporting businesses that contribute to the economic vitality of Harrisburg.
Key Responsibilities include working closely with the Town Council, staff, and community stakeholders to implement the Harrisburg Strategic Economic Development Plan. This includes providing guidance and support to new and existing businesses, identifying opportunities to attract new businesses, and collaborating with community partners to communicate economic development initiatives to the public effectively.
A Successful Candidate has a proven track record of business development and professional experience in economic growth. Candidates must also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in data analysis and market research, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
• Positive
• Supportive
• Visionary
• Self-Starter
• Accountable
• Dynamic
• Enthusiastic
How we support you
Medical
Insurance
• Cigna Comprehensive Medical Coverage
- Max annual out-of-pocket for Deductible & Co-Insurance for Individuals is $500
• TelaDoc
- Access 24/7 to a physician by telephone at no cost
• MetLife
- $5,000 Annual Maximum
- $2,500 Ortho Lifetime Maximum Dental Insurance
• Plan: VSP
- Vision Premier and Vision Premier Plus Vision Insurance
• Dependent Care Account- Max up to $5,000 per plan per year Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $3,200 per plan per year
• State Retirement
- Employer contribution of 13.6% Retirement
OTHER BENEFITS:
• $4,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Paid Parental Leave
• Accrued Time Buy-Back Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free/Discounted YMCA Memberships
• Discounted Registration Fees for the Town of Harrisburg Parks & Recreation Programs
• Longevity Pay
• Short and LongTerm Disability
• 401k/457b Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Identity Shield/Legal Shield
• Local Government Federal Credit Union Membership
FLEXIBLE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION (FEC):
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION OF UP TO 6% THAT CAN BE UTILIZED FOR A VARIETY OF BENEFIT COSTS:
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Specified Disease Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Daycare Financial Assistance
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance
• 457b Plan
• Health Insurance Premiums
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Student Loan Repayment
• 529 College Savings Plan
• FSA – Medical
• FSA – Dependent Care
HOLIDAYS:
• Employees receive 12 paid holidays a year
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving (and the following Friday)
- Christmas (3 days total)
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, submit a resume, employment application, references, and salary requirements to resumes@ harrisburgnc.gov or apply online by going to HarrisburgNC.gov/jobs . Are you ready to join us?
