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Job location: DeFuniak Springs; Walton County, Florida\
Walton County is seeking an experienced economic development professional to lead the Alliance’s efforts to establish Walton County as a location of choice for new business and investment as well as job creation, retention and expansion projects.
The Executive Director designs and implements economic development strategies, manages the organization’s budget, conducts marketing efforts for business attraction, conducts an effective business retention/expansion program, develops and manages business parks and provides overall organizational oversight of the EDA.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, Master degree preferred and experience in economic development, community development or public administration. Economic development certification (such as CEcD, EDI graduate or EDPF certification) and training preferred.
Anticipated hiring range: $50,000- $65,000 annually, depending on qualifications.
Contact:
Nan MacGinnis, MA-HRM, SPHR
Human Resources Manager
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
650 E. Nelson Ave.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850.951.7373
macnan@co.walton.fl.us
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']WALTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE[/FONT]
The Walton County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) is a public/private partnership serving Walton County whose mission is to establish Walton County as a great place to grow businesses, attract new investment and create quality jobs.
ABOUT THE EDC:
The WCEDA’s purpose is:
Full Job Description -Executive Director
Position Responsibilities:
The Executive Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administration:
· representing county interests on local, state and regional professional boards and organizations to further economic development opportunities
· represent the WCEDA in meetings with government officials, civic and business leaders, and the public
· soliciting from private sector entities in the form of public-private partnership additional funding on a per-project basis
· pursuing grant opportunities for eligible projects
· motivating and inspiring volunteers to creative and fruitful action (volunteer participation to a great extent determines the activities of organization operating with limited human and financial resources).
Business Retention & Expansion:
· implementing the existing business services program including scheduling and conducting regular retention visits
· keeping local employers informed of various training, financing and business
incentive programs and
· working with representatives from Enterprise Florida, Florida’s Great Northwest and other partners as needed to provide existing and expanding businesses with services needed.
Business Attraction:
· preparing information for review and use by prospective businesses and site
selection professionals
· planning and hosting visits by top executives and site consultants for expansion and relocation opportunities
· coordinating with Florida’s Great Northwest, Inc. on marketing efforts for industry attraction including print advertising, direct mail, trade shows, blitz trips and web-based marketing
· maintaining and continually developing the WCEDA web site and
· working with representatives from local, regional and state agencies to cooperatively market the area for business location.
Position Requirements:
The Executive Director reports to the WCEDA Board of Directors. At least quarterly the Executive Director provides a report to the county and cities on progress and future initiatives. The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision of all office staff, and in all matters of office policy and procedure refers to the Policies & Procedures Manual.
This position is a permanent, full-time salaried position. Office hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Non-traditional working hours are often required, and the Executive Director is not eligible for overtime.
* approved by the Walton County Economic Development Alliance’s Board of Directors on August 2, 2012.
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Walton County is seeking an experienced economic development professional to lead the Alliance’s efforts to establish Walton County as a location of choice for new business and investment as well as job creation, retention and expansion projects.
The Executive Director designs and implements economic development strategies, manages the organization’s budget, conducts marketing efforts for business attraction, conducts an effective business retention/expansion program, develops and manages business parks and provides overall organizational oversight of the EDA.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor degree from a regionally-accredited college or university, Master degree preferred and experience in economic development, community development or public administration. Economic development certification (such as CEcD, EDI graduate or EDPF certification) and training preferred.
Anticipated hiring range: $50,000- $65,000 annually, depending on qualifications.
Contact:
Nan MacGinnis, MA-HRM, SPHR
Human Resources Manager
Walton County Board of County Commissioners
650 E. Nelson Ave.
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
850.951.7373
macnan@co.walton.fl.us
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']WALTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE[/FONT]
The Walton County Economic Development Alliance (WCEDA) is a public/private partnership serving Walton County whose mission is to establish Walton County as a great place to grow businesses, attract new investment and create quality jobs.
ABOUT THE EDC:
The WCEDA’s purpose is:
- creating a branding campaign for all of Walton County to attract, retain and
expand business - finding solutions to address Walton County infrastructure challenges
- retaining business and jobs, encouraging business investment and helping businesses contribute to the quality of life in Walton County
- increasing public awareness and understanding of Walton County and regional
growth issues - providing economic and demographic data for Walton County
- promoting Walton County as a prime location to grow local, national and
international business - addressing regional transportation needs that affect Walton County’s economy
or competitiveness - attracting and retaining talent in Walton County
- embracing innovation and industry in Walton County
- providing resources and training for existing business retention and
- identifying, promoting and cultivating all industrial and commercial properties within Walton County.
Full Job Description -Executive Director
Position Responsibilities:
The Executive Director’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Administration:
- conducting an annual strategic planning retreat to develop the organization’s strategic and work plans focusing on effectively setting annual fiscal goals and objectives, and charting progress
- developing and overseeing the organization’s annual operating budget ensuring the effective allocation of resources
- responding to the directives and issues of the Board of Directors and professionally representing the WCEDA to media, political leaders, business executives and citizens and
- recommending to the Board of Directors next steps regarding all human resources matters including hiring, training and development, performance evaluations, compensation and termination; hiring, supervising and terminating subordinate staff.
- developing, marketing, and selling WCEDA land in Walton County with emphasis on export businesses that create large numbers of jobs paying above the local median wage
- assisting local governments in developing, marketing and selling their industrial sites, business parks or with any other opportunity that attracts new business and
- identifying and marketing privately-owned industrial property within Walton County in efforts to attract private sector investment and job creation.
- assisting in the application for infrastructure grants for, and the administration of state and federal funds, projects that facilitate the growth of targeted industries
- meeting frequently with engineers, attorneys, private developers and customers involved in various infrastructure improvement projects and
- working with state and federal funding and regulatory agencies, and coordinating efforts to expand local infrastructure capacity and conformity.
· representing county interests on local, state and regional professional boards and organizations to further economic development opportunities
· represent the WCEDA in meetings with government officials, civic and business leaders, and the public
· soliciting from private sector entities in the form of public-private partnership additional funding on a per-project basis
· pursuing grant opportunities for eligible projects
· motivating and inspiring volunteers to creative and fruitful action (volunteer participation to a great extent determines the activities of organization operating with limited human and financial resources).
Business Retention & Expansion:
· implementing the existing business services program including scheduling and conducting regular retention visits
· keeping local employers informed of various training, financing and business
incentive programs and
· working with representatives from Enterprise Florida, Florida’s Great Northwest and other partners as needed to provide existing and expanding businesses with services needed.
Business Attraction:
· preparing information for review and use by prospective businesses and site
selection professionals
· planning and hosting visits by top executives and site consultants for expansion and relocation opportunities
· coordinating with Florida’s Great Northwest, Inc. on marketing efforts for industry attraction including print advertising, direct mail, trade shows, blitz trips and web-based marketing
· maintaining and continually developing the WCEDA web site and
· working with representatives from local, regional and state agencies to cooperatively market the area for business location.
Position Requirements:
- A Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Additional consideration is afforded to those holding a graduate degree.
- Experience in economic development, community development or public administration is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge of the most pertinent aspects of economic development: retention, expansion, recruiting and new business start-ups. An appropriate economic development credential or certification is preferred but not required.
- Thorough knowledge of the local community with established contacts and relationships is preferred but not required; however, meeting this criterion may substitute for an economic development credential or certification.
- Proven ability to market the community.
- Good management skills.
- Good communication and human relations skills.
- Ability to interact well with local elected officials.
- Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt.
- Willingness to work non-traditional hours.
- Willingness to travel.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision.
- Ability to deal with sensitive and controversial issues with discretion and in confidence.
- Proficiency in using various common software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, Front Page, PowerPoint, Outlook, and QuickBooks.
The Executive Director reports to the WCEDA Board of Directors. At least quarterly the Executive Director provides a report to the county and cities on progress and future initiatives. The Executive Director is responsible for the supervision of all office staff, and in all matters of office policy and procedure refers to the Policies & Procedures Manual.
This position is a permanent, full-time salaried position. Office hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Non-traditional working hours are often required, and the Executive Director is not eligible for overtime.
* approved by the Walton County Economic Development Alliance’s Board of Directors on August 2, 2012.
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| Status | Open |
| Category | Administration |
| Published | Dec 31, 2012, 11:42 AM |
| Closing | Jan 31, 2013, 12:10 PM |