Economic Development Director 50K to 65K Annually Direct Hire

4 weeks ago

Augusta, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Small City Job Opening Classification
Title: Economic Development Director/Main Street 50K to 65K Annually

(Direct Hire)
Send resume to

Andrew.Pelzer@expresspros.com
Director Term of Appointment: Full-Time Exempt Probationary Period: One (1) year GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Plans, develops, implements, and assesses economic development activities including revitalization of the downtown commercial district. Engages in recruitment, retention, and expansion with emphasis on small business development, downtown development, industrial development, and community engagement. Serves as liaison to the Downtown Development Authority, Payroll Development Authority, Historic Preservation Committee, and Chamber of Commerce. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: Mixture of office and field sites. The job requires some outdoor activities, night meetings, and periodic weekend tasks. Office location is City Hall downtown.
DUTIES:
Attend meetings and formal activities of City Council, PDA, and DDA as needed.
Manage city-owned properties available for development; market them to prospects.
Cultivate relationships with businesses, government officials, and agencies to encourage new business activity and the expansion of existing businesses.
Actively pursue and coordinate industrial and commercial prospects.
Maintain ongoing contact with the Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Power, MEAG, Georgia Economic Developers Association and other agencies to promote Washington-Wilkes as a viable and attractive location for new industry.
Maintain Main Street Program.
Promote expansion of tourism industry.
Prepare grant applications, contracts, and other necessary documents; administer grant funds and manage contracts.
Provide professional economic development advice, assist in the application and permitting process, and serve as an advocate for economic development in alignment with the comprehensive plan, zoning ordinances and city goals.
Direct economic development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives of the City of Washington.
Schedule and attend meetings for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), manage facade grant program, manage DDA-owned property, negotiate leases and ensure timely payments of leases.
Collaborate with the Historic Preservation Commission,. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in economic development, public administration, planning, business, public relations, communications, marketing, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in economic development, community development, local and regional planning, and public administration required; as well as experience in developing and implementing community engagement activities, strategic planning, group facilitation, or other areas aimed at community and economic development objectives.
Downtown

development/redevelopment

experience preferred.
Demonstrates ability to develop leadership teams and programs.
Familiar with various resources available from the State of Georgia, foundations, partnerships, associations, or private sectors that support local economic development.
Ability to effectively communicate in business English using verbal, written and digital modes.
Understanding of partnerships and how to develop.
Ability to coordinate and support collaborative projects involving a number of separate entities.
Ability to translate group concepts into project plans.
Ability to effectively communicate with various, diverse businesses, economic development partners, and civic organizations.
Ability and willingness to perform all administrative, minimal, and conceptual planning functions to complete projects.
Ability to complete projects with minimal support.

Andrew.Pelzer@expresspros.com.

Position to remain posted until filled.
Competitive salary based on experience
Matching 401(a) and 457(b); vested at 5 yrs.
Employer-provided health insurance
10 paid city holidays
Accrued vacation & sick leave Flex Time
Company Description In 2023, Express placed more than 552,000 qualified people at more than 66,000 client companies. The vision of Express Employment Professionals is to help as many people as possible find goods jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. We accomplish this vision through a network of 825 franchise locations throughout the United States, Canada, and South Africa. Each office is locally owned and operated and backed by the more than 40 years of expertise and support of an international headquarters. Simply put, Express is large enough to meet your employment needs, yet small enough to really care.

Company Description

In 2023, Express placed more than 552,000 qualified people at more than 66,000 client companies. The vision of Express Employment Professionals is to help as many people as possible find goods jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. We accomplish this vision through a network of 825 franchise locations throughout the United States, Canada, and South Africa. Each office is locally owned and operated and backed by the more than 40 years of expertise and support of an international headquarters. Simply put, Express is large enough to meet your employment needs, yet small enough to really care.
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