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August 30, 2010

Grant Writer / Project Coordinator, Granada County Economic Development District (Grenada, MS)
The Grenada County Economic Development District (EDD) is seeking a grant writer/ project manager. Duties include identifying funding opportunities, and writing and administering grants in support of the EDD economic development activities. A four-year college degree and a minimum of 3 years experience are required. Master degree is highly desired. The Grenada County Economic Development District offers competitive salary and benefits package. For a full job description or more information, email the EDD at info@grenadameansbusiness.com, or visit www.grenadameansbusiness.com/node/225.


President & CEO, Mesa Chamber of Commerce (Mesa, AZ)
The Mesa Chamber of Commerce is approaching its 100th year of serving the business community of Mesa, Arizona, a growing city of over 460,000 people and the second largest city in Greater Phoenix area.

President / CEO

The President operates in a high profile role and capable of strengthening and expanding alliances with businesses, elected officials, community, educational leaders and chamber membership. Providing leadership in membership to ensure value proposition that attracts and retains members. Developing and managing annual budgets aligned to the strategic goals of the Chamber. Ensuring financial soundness, transparency and a balanced budget annually.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in business, public administration or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
  • Ten+ years senior leadership or administrative experience in a comparable organization, overseeing and working in collaboration with a volunteer Board of Directors
  • Engagement, partnering and alliance building with a broad range of constituencies, a flexible but strong manner, excellent interpersonal, communications
  • Strong focus, serving as a key spokesperson and an advocate for the business community
  • Operate at high levels of influence with key government, legislative and business leaders

To Apply:
Please send resume by email to chamber@rhodesmail.org

EOE

 

August 23, 2010

Director of Economic Development, County of Orange (Orange, VA)
The County of Orange is seeking a Director of Economic Development. Duties include planning, directing and coordinating economic development programs that support and encourage the expansion and establishment of businesses; entrepreneurship; and favorable business environment within Orange County. A four year college degree and three to five years applicable experience is required. CEcD preferred. Salary is negotiable DOQ/DOE. Application packets may be picked up in the County Administration Office located at 112 West Main Street, Orange, VA 22960; or by calling (540) 672-3313. County applications may also be downloaded from the County website: orangecountyva.gov. The position is open until filled. EEO


Economic Development/Marketing Manager, The City of Ramsey (Ramsey, MN)
This position manages all aspects of the City’s economic development and redevelopment activities.

Qualifications:
See application packet for full details
The 2010 hiring range for this position is $65,767-$72,343, DOQ. To apply, print an application packet from the city's website at www.cityoframsey.com. Resumes are welcome; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application and supplemental application. The application deadline is Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at 4:30pm. EEO/AA

Mail application to:
The City of Ramsey
Human Resources
7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303


President & CEO, Florida’s Great Northwest Inc. (FGNW) (Destin,FL)
The FGNW, representing 16 counties, has retained Jorgenson Consulting to conduct a national search for an experienced economic development executive to serve as President and CEO. Must have hands on experience in strengthening and expanding partner alliances, regional marketing, and attracting quality businesses through domestic and international recruitment to help create and realize a vision that enables the FGNW region to achieve its economic growth objectives. For a complete list of qualifications and a complete job description visit Jorgenson Consulting’s current searches at jci-inc.net or submit confidential resume to fgnw@jci-inc.net.

 

August 16, 2010

Community and Economic Development Director, Centralina Council of Governments (Charlotte, NC)

Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) in Charlotte, North Carolina, seeks a dynamic professional for the position of Community and Economic Development Director. CCOG is a regional planning agency serving the viable and growing communities of the Greater Charlotte Region.

  • Must demonstrate successful track record in economic development and understand the complexities of regional economic development
  • Involves grants development/management and CDBG administration
  • Requires strong communication and management skills
  • Master’s degree in related field and 10 years experience
  • Local government experience a plus

Visit www.centralina.org or e-mail admin@centralina.org for further details. CCOG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

International Trade Specialist, Invest in America - U.S. Department of Commerce (Washington, DC)

This position is located within Invest in America. Invest in America promotes and supports foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States, contributing to U.S. job creation, innovation, and competitiveness. Invest in America is the primary U.S. Government mechanism to manage FDI promotion. Invest in America is a program of the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, within the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Foreign direct investment plays a major role in the United States economy, both as a key driver of the economy and an important source of innovation, exports and jobs. The United States has always provided foreign investors a stable and welcoming market. Invest in America facilitates foreign investors inquiries, conducts outreach to the international investor community, provides support for state and local governments' investment promotion efforts, serves as ombudsman for foreign firms, and offers policy guidance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
  • Time-in-grade must be met by the closing date Eastern Time Zone (ETZ).
  • You must apply on-line through USAJOBS. Please see How to Apply section.
  • Investigations or clearances must be completed prior to appointment.

Position closes on 8/23/10.  To apply please visit: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspxJobID=89895420&JobTitle=International+Trade+Specialist&q=invest+in+america&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=0&y=0&AVSDM=2010-08-09+00%3a03%3a00

Economic Development Director, James City County (Williamsburg, VA)

Job Description:  http://www.jccegov.com/pdf/jobdescpdfs/2007jobdesc/708_151_01.pdf

$82,257-$123,385, DOQ + benefits;   James City County, a unique globally recognized community in Virginia, voted Second Best State for Business in the Nation, is seeking candidates with extensive experience in local, state, or regional government economic development, marketing, or planning, to develop and implement strategies to attract and maintain business and industry.  The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate the following:  1) ability to  successfully target and establish effective working relationships with prospective businesses from first expression of interest to business opening, 2) ability to identify the interests and priorities of businesses presently located in the County,  3) ability to  work effectively with government leaders, investors, developers, and business leaders, 4) considerable knowledge of principles and practices of economic development, County and State regulations, business assistance programs, business cost structures, and commercial and industrial activity, and 5) the ability to guide and supervise staff. Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, marketing, public administration, economics, planning, or related field; Master’s Degree in related area and/or Economic Development Institute course completion preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.   

TO BE CONSIDERED:  Please submit a James City County employment application, resume, and cover letter to James City County Human Resource Office. To learn more and download a James City County employment application visit www.jccegov.com. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2010.

 

POSITION: Economic Development Director

ORGANIZATION: Development Corporation of Snyder

CITY:  Snyder

CITY  POPULATION: 10,000

SALARY: Depending on Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree in public administration, business, economics, marketing or closely related field required with five years of related experience. Experience may be substituted for education.

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Development Corporation of Snyder, Inc. (DCOS) is a non-profit public corporation governed by the Development Corporation Act of 1979 (State of Texas).  It was organized by leaders in the community for the purpose of benefiting the community by promoting, assisting, and enhancing economic development activities. Our mission is to use a designated portion of the local sales tax and other revenues which may be generated to stimulate Snyder's economic growth by assessing the community's needs, developing plans to meet those needs, coordinating community development efforts and supporting activities which enhance the quality of life in our community. Under the general administrative direction of the DCOS Board of Directors, the executive director  is responsible for accomplishing these purposes by developing and maintaining working relationships between the public and private sectors and furthering the development of commercial and industrial enterprises to promote and encourage employment opportunities for our citizens.

 

Please see full job description atwww.developsnyder.com. 

 

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must submit a resume to include salary and benefit requirements between the job posting dates to: DCOS     P. O. BOX 630   SNYDER, TEXAS 79550  or by email to : dcos@snydertex.com          

 

The DCOS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

August 9, 2010

Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Evanston (Evanston, IL)
Evanston, IL (75,000) Dynamic and historic lakefront community immediately north of Chicago seeks experienced, proven, progressive candidates to lead its Community and Economic Development Department comprised of 31 FTEs and responsible for a budget of $3.5 million. Department includes Building and Inspection Services Division, Economic Development Division, and Planning and Zoning Division. Position is appointed by the City Manager, who was appointed in June 2009. Qualified individuals will be expected to have a strong background in management and leadership, community development best practices, and successful economic development strategies. Candidates must have ten years increasingly responsible experience in an upper management position in a community of comparable size and complexity. Position requires bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, business administration or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Excellent interpersonal/communication skills essential.

Additional information regarding the position can be found at the Consultant's website: www.voorheesassociates.com. Starting salary $125,000 +/-, depending on qualifications and experience. Residency not required. Apply by September 10, 2010 in confidence, to the City's Executive Search Consultant: Heidi Voorhees, President, Voorhees Associates, 500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350, Deerfield, IL 60015. TEL: 847/580-4246 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              847/580-4246      end_of_the_skype_highlighting; FAX: 866/401-3100; Email: resume@VoorheesAssociates.com.


Director of Planning & Community & Economic Development, City of Madison (Madison, WI)
$103,253 to $139,392 annually plus excellent fringe benefit package

Formal City of Madison Job Application form and supplemental information required no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 27, 2010

http://www.cityofmadison.com/employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Executive Director , Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, AZ)
The Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECONA) is seeking an Executive Director to further the goal of quality economic growth for the Northern Arizona region.

EXAMPLES OF THE WORK PERFORMED

  • Aligns and coordinates goals of the ECONA economic development agencies (public and private) to propose policies that advance regional economic development activities.
  • Coordinates and undertakes a variety of economic analysis, research, marketing plans, strategies, projects, and partner programs designed to support efforts to promote and enhance regional economic vitality.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Proven track record of coalition and consensus building in public and private sectors.
  • Extensive knowledge of principals and practices of economic development, including thorough knowledge of economic, geographic, and demographic factors that affect a community, along with a proven track record of results.
  • Experience in economic development financing techniques, including incentives, grants and micro-loans.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Economics, Planning, or closely-related field.
  • Five years progressive work experience in economic development.
  • Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

  • IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification.
  • Masters Degree in Public or Business Administration, Economic Development, Economics, Planning, or closely-related field.
  • Experience with recruitment of scientific and technology companies, in particular areas of Biosciences, Medical Device Manufacturing, and Renewables.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The complete job description can be obtained at cityofinnovation.com/faer/index.html
  • This position currently funded for three years under the organization's 501(c)(3).
  • Salary commensurate upon education and experience; Provide salary requirements with application.

Submit cover letter & resume by 5pm on Friday, August 27, 2010:

ECONA
P.O. Box 891
Flagstaff, AZ 86002

For questions or to submit electronically, contact: cjbavasi@onhir.gov


Regional Director - East Central Region, Wyoming Business Council (Casper, WY)
Reports to Director, Field Operations

Full time position responsible for establishing and maintain a relationship as the primary contact and liaison with local communities, assisting with business leads, business growth, community development and education. Supports, promotes and develops local economic development efforts in Converse, Natrona and Niobrara counties. Maintain regular contact with community leaders and representatives from Economic Development Councils, Chamber of Commerce boards and executives, Downtown Development Authorities, Tourism Board, city councils, county commissioners, local legislators, etc. Provides technical assistance, leadership and organizational support for local government staff. Assist Wyoming entrepreneurs, businesses and industry with start-up, growth and expansion; assist with efforts to recruit new business to the state. Promote workforce development and labor force enhancement in the region; monitors economic trends.

Requirements: BS/BA in business, public administration, communications or related fields preferred. Experience in business, economic development or a related field required. Excellent oral and written communication skills required as well as ability to self-direct time and office activities. Some over-night travel required.

Send resume and salary history to Chava Case at the Wyoming Business Council, 214 W 15th Street; Cheyenne, WY 82002 or e-mail chava.case@wybusiness.org.


Vice President of Business Development , Greater New Orleans, Inc. (New Orleans, LA)
Greater New Orleans, Inc., the 10-parish (county) regional economic development organization for Southeast Louisiana, is seeking strong economic development candidates to fill the Vice President of Business Development. For the right person, this opportunity represents a chance to play a significant role an organization responsible for the continued revitalization of a great American city. For more information on the available position, please go to gnoinc.org/employment/ or contact Carolyn Shields at cshields@gnoinc.org or 504.527.6900.

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