MADERA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Job Description:
The Executive Director (Director) is the chief executive officer of the Madera County Economic Development Commission (MCEDC), a joint powers agency comprised of the County of Madera, the City of Madera, and the City of Chowchilla.
The Director is charged with the overall formulation and implementation of a comprehensive program of economic development that serves the entire County of Madera; the hiring, training, and supervision of the MCEDC staff; and generating the MCEDC budget. The Director will report directly to and receive supervision from the MCEDC Executive Committee.
Outline of Duties and Responsibilities:
- Acts as the lead resource for recruiting major economic development projects to the County of Madera, City of Madera and the City of Chowchilla
- Coordinates with County and city departments to assist with development, expansion and business retention projects including deal structuring and project management
- Develops and implements a cutting-edge public relations and marketing strategy
- Provides supervision and oversight of all MCEDC staff and internal operations, including but not limited to monthly agenda preparation
- Prepares the MCEDC annual budget and corresponding program of work
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a bachelor’s degree
- Five years of full-time economic/community development business/agency or a related setting
- A proven record of successful leadership in an economic development organization or related business enterprise
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to travel both by automobile and airplane
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of commercial and industrial real estate
- Strong writing and public speaking skills
- Past history working with boards/commissions
- Familiarity with federal/state/local government
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Madera County Economic Development Commission does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sex, age, in any of its programs and activities.
Compensation: $125,000–$151,938, plus benefits package
Benefit package:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% paid for employee
- Life insurance—$50,000
- 401(k) 7.5% with a company match of 7.5%
- 8 sick hours earned monthly
- 3 weeks vacation per year
- 10 paid holidays per year
Email application, cover letter, and resume to MCEDC at bkahn@maderacountyedc.com.
More Information:
www.maderacountyedc.com
Deadline: September 13, 2024
