Chief Executive Officer

3 weeks ago

The Woodlands, United States Jorgenson Pace on behalf of The Woodlands Area EDP Full time

Jorgenson Pace has been retained to conduct this search.


The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership was established in 1997. Their partners fund their mission to promote job growth and economic vitality in The Woodlands Area by recruiting new businesses and supporting existing businesses in job retention and expansion.

The Woodlands Area is about more than just a place to do business.  It's your link to a better place for your company, employees, and families to live, work and grow.

The Position

 

The CEO of The Woodlands Area Economic Development Partnership is the trusted voice and champion for business and economic development and provides visionary and inspirational leadership to the Partnership and the community. This position also works closely with the Board of Directors to accomplish the Partnership's goal to be the lead economic development agency in The Woodlands Area.

 

Reports to: Board Chairman/Executive Board

Operating Budget: $1.03ml

Staff: 4

 

Essential Job Functions:


  • Work with the Board of Directors and investors to maintain, refine, and execute a comprehensive strategic plan with clear, actionable goals and outcomes.
  • Develop and execute a strategically targeted business attraction plan, including Key Performance Metrics and timelines.
  • Recruit businesses by meeting with representatives to determine their needs and make presentations concerning The Woodlands Area economic information; assist businesses by acting as a liaison to the County and The Woodlands Township.
  • Responsible for preparing official responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs) for recruitment purposes.
  • Facilitate incentives for recruitment projects with local taxing entities.
  • Prepare, submit, and present monthly reports on business recruitment and other relevant activities to the Partnership's board of directors.
  • Work closely with Board Members, Partners, Elected Officials, and Allies such as Montgomery County, The Woodlands Township, the City of Shenandoah, the City of Oak Ridge North, The Howard Hughes Corporation, Lone Star College System, The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce, and Utility Companies to maximize the outcome of recruitment efforts.

·        Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the Partnership's financial and HR administration success, as well as the management and development of the staff.

·        Work closely with the Executive Team for maximum program success.

·        Develops and maintains professional business relationships with clients, brokers, consultants, site selectors, and local, regional, and state partners through personal contact and participation in professional industry related organizations.

·        Actively recruit and retain public and private sector members to the Partnership.

·        Maintain excellent relations with board members and partners of the organization.

·        Meet one-on-one with Gold and Silver Partners for anniversary recognition.

·        Responsible for external communications, including press and public speaking engagements.

·        Contribute informative articles for Partnership Weekly Update regarding relevant information about the business climate.

·        Represents the Partnership on regional and local board positions.

·        Take responsibility for own professional growth/education and attend professional development seminars or meetings when needed.

·        Attend networking events to promote the Partnership.

·        Function as a team member with other Partnership staff members to complete assigned tasks.

·        Reports directly to the Board of Directors.


Education/Experience and Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree (Economic Development or related degree preferred).

·        A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in relevant positions, particularly those related to economic development, public/private partnerships, and/or civic or non‐profit development institutions, with a minimum of five (5) years in increasingly responsible supervisory or management positions.

·        A proven track record of marshaling resources and managing complex partnerships to focus on economic development-related issues, projects, and initiatives.

·        Experience working with diverse organizational stakeholders to coordinate strategic planning, branding, and unified tactical implementation.

·        A history of identifying and cultivating the necessary relationships that have led to creating jobs for current and future generations of business and commerce.

·        Demonstrated ability to raise funds from public and private sources and identify and generate alternative funding sources.

·        Keep up to date on current events and political climate.

·        The ability to maintain a flexible work schedule with some evening and weekend work required for special events, conferences, travel, and training attendance.


Qualities:


  • Ability to lead, inspire, engage, and collaborate to accomplish the Partnership and community goals.
  • Possess a high level of integrity.
  • Able to work in a small office environment as a good team member.
  • Contribute a strategic approach to staff brainstorming.
  • Able to anticipate needs and think ahead; can initiate next steps.
  • Dependable and consistent, taking pride and ownership in work.
  • A self-starter, working independently with only general supervision.
  • Highly organized and able to prioritize.
  • Comfortable exercising judgment and discretion.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; able to work comfortably with high-level executives.
  • Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  • Sense of humor, outgoing, warm, and friendly personality.
  • Able to focus, multitask, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Mature and confident professional capable of handling confidential information.


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