Open Positions

Executive Director

As executive Director, he/she, plans and supervises all activities of Spencer County Economic Development under the policy direction of the Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for leading active efforts to attract, expand, and retain business in Spencer County. The Executive Director maintains close relationships with the Board of Directors, private and public stakeholders, existing and potential businesses, and elected officials.

Responsibilities:

·        Coordinates all inquiries concerning potential business development or expansion activities. Including but not limited to responding timely to RFIs, site tours, public and private stakeholder engagement.

·        Develops new programs and plans to increase Spencer County’s ability to attract and retain businesses and jobs.

·        Preparation of annual budget & review of financial expenditures.

·        Partnership development & recruitment (fundraising).

·        Administration of revolving loan fund.

·        Administration of awarded grants.

·        Maintain professional relationships with county, regional, & state partners/officials.

·        Coordinate efforts to promote expansion of housing.

·        Serve as the primary spokesperson for the organization & all complete all other administrative duties.

·        Work closely with regional economic development organizations, workforce providers, elected officials, educational institutions, and the business community.

·        Other responsibilities as designated by the Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; degree in economics, urban planning, marketing, business or a related discipline preferred.

·        Five years experience in economic development, job and investment attraction or substantial experience within business and industry or as a marketing professional.

·        Certification as an economic development professional (CEcD) is preferred.

Skills:

·        Ability to work independently & within a team environment, including a diverse board of directors and key stakeholders.

·        Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills.

·        Capable of maintaining information of a highly sensitive and confidential nature.

·        Excellent verbal written, & presentation skills.

·        High level of professionalism to interact with executives, elected officials, peers, and the public is required.

·        Creative and strategic-thinking abilities.

·        Ability to present accurate work with a strong attention to detail in a high pressure, fast-paced environment.

·        Ability to gather large amounts of data, analyze and disseminate in a succinct and effective manner. Demonstrated reporting, data analysis and research skills.

·        Understanding of the changing dynamics of business and what is required to attract business investments to a community.

·        Proficient knowledge in business planning and promotion, market analysis, relevant municipal legislation and financial management.

Additional Duties

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to move and lift up to 25 lbs. Must have the ability to drive a vehicle. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualified candidates can email their resume to heidi.young@selectspencercounty.org.