Economic Development Director

4 weeks ago

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Greater Nashville Regional Council Full time
Job Overview

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking a seasoned professional to lead its Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD). As the ECD Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting local governments and community partners by developing grant applications and providing grant administration services for various state and federal programs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the day-to-day management and professional development of departmental staff;
  • Assist in the development and implementation of the region's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy;
  • Direct activities related to grant-writing and administration, small business lending, and assistance;
  • Build or strengthen partnerships with external partners in the public and private sectors engaged in regional or statewide economic development initiatives;
  • Represent the ECD team in GNRC executive leadership meetings, advocating for staff and program needs;
  • Work with GNRC management to ensure programs and initiatives stay coordinated;
  • Lead special projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in grant writing and grant administration and hold a professional certification from a national or state organization in the field of economic and community development. A master's degree in public or business administration, economic development, community and regional planning, political science, nonprofit management, or a related field is preferred, along with at least three years of managerial experience. A bachelor's degree and five years of managerial experience in a related field may be substituted for the master's degree. Foreign degrees and credentials will be considered.

Benefits:

GNRC offers a fully paid pension through the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (no required employee payroll deduction) and provides a dollar-for-dollar match to a 401(k), up to 3% of gross salary. Inquire for more information about benefits.

Work Environment:

While GNRC provides flexibility for remote/hybrid working conditions, this is not a remote position. The selected candidate will be expected to work from the GNRC office with regularity.

Travel Expectations:

This position will require regular travel throughout the Middle Tennessee area. A valid driver's license and access to personal transportation are required.

GNRC was established by the TN General Assembly as an association of local governments empowered to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal investments into a range of social services and public infrastructure. GNRC serves as the region's federally-recognized Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD), and Economic Development District (EDD). More information is available at [insert link].

GNRC is an EOE, AA Employer

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