Executive Director, Economic Development Job at Confidential, Gainesville, TX

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  • Confidential
  • Gainesville, TX

Job Description

Executive Director, Economic Development

About the Company

Locally-focused economic development corporation

Industry
Real Estate

Type
Non Profit

Founded
1994

Employees
1-10

Specialties

  • business retention & expansion
  • economic development
  • community development
  • and industrial development

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Economic Development Corporation. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and results-oriented leader with a strong background in economic development and business retention strategies. Key responsibilities include fostering relationships with public and private partners, leading industry recruitment, and contributing to workforce development and infrastructure planning. The role demands a proven professional who can navigate the unique challenges of a smaller community and is adept at using economic development tools to expand the local economy. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years' of economic development experience, with a preference for those who are graduates of the Economic Development Institute or hold a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the local economy, including the oil and gas sector, and experience in advanced manufacturing and high-tech industries. The Executive Director will be expected to have a strong local government background, particularly in economic development, and to demonstrate a collaborative leadership style, strong communication skills, and the ability to inspire trust among stakeholders. The role also requires the candidate to be knowledgeable in business retention, expansion, redevelopment, and workforce development initiatives.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • CEO/President
  • Non-Profit Management
Confidential

Job Tags

Local area,

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