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Job Postings


 

Senior Vice President of Economic Development
Spencer, Iowa

The Position:
Reporting to the President/CEO, the Senior Vice President of Economic Development will provide primary support to the President/CEO and lead successful business and community development projects for the Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation communities. The Vice President will deliver the EDO's goals by developing and implementing business development programs and strategies, supporting community development projects, providing oversight of marketing programs, and overall project management.

 

Our Ideal Candidate:
The Senior Vice President of Economic Development should ideally be an expert on economic development practices to support existing and prospective businesses and development opportunities that sustain and grow the region. The successful candidate will be able to use relevant social, political, and economic trends and fact-based data to effectively assess the needs for the community/county and communicate the economic development prospects and progress toward its short and long-term goals. This individual will be adept at evaluating the financials of business opportunities and an understanding of how it impacts the financial condition of the city.

 

The Senior Vice President of Economic Development will perform the following duties:
Lead entrepreneurship and startup strategy for the region.

  • Market business park(s), sites and buildings-promoting the sale of lots and the orderly development of projects within these locations.
  • Lead the marketing effort to promote the region’s business advantages.
  • Maintain active involvement with local and regional associations and organizations to advance the region’s economic development priorities.
  • Identify, develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners through which collaborative efforts would further the mission of the EDO and community. 
  • Provide support to Corridor communities with local projects as needed.

 

Qualifications:

  • At least five years of progressive work experience in economic development project management and/or economic development operations
  • College degree in business, economics, public administration, or related field preferred
  • Previous sales/client management experience is a plus 

 

Application:
Interested individuals should submit completed application, cover letter and resume to Shannon Landauer by Wednesday, March 1 at 5:00 pm, through mail or e-mail as noted below. The interview process will be ongoing until a candidate is hired.

 

Shannon Landauer, President & CEO
Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
520 2nd Avenue East, Suite 2
Spencer, Iowa 51301
[email protected]


Director of Economic Development

Allegany County NY 

This is an important professional management position responsible for the Economic Development Office for Allegany County, New York.  The incumbent is appointed by the Allegany County Board of Legislators and performs work under the supervision of the County Administrator with wide leeway allowed for the use of independent judgment in the performance of job duties and tasks.  The incumbent works with public and private entities at the local, regional, and State level and is responsible for planning, coordinating, and encouraging all facets of business, industrial, recreational, commercial, tourism, and economic development in Allegany County including the retention, expansion, attraction, and growth of visitors, residents, businesses, and industries within the County.  Supervision is exercised over the work of professional and non-professional employees as well as the work of outside consultants. 

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

  1. Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of satisfactory experience in business development*, or Economic Development; or

  2. An Associate degree and five (5) years of experience as described in (A);

  3. Seven (7) years of experience in as described in (A).

*Business development – the activity of pursuing strategic opportunities for a particular business or organization, for example by cultivating partnerships or other commercial relationships, or identifying new markets for its products or services

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:  Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. 

Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, and references to:
Carissa M. Knapp, Allegany County Administrator
7 Court Street
County Office Building, Room 213
Belmont, NY 14813

Link with full details: Job-Opportunity_Director-of-Economic-Development.pdf (alleganyco.gov)