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28 Jun 2024

Full-Time Director of Economic Development

easternsr – Posted by easternsr –  Oneonta, New York, United States

Job Description

Eastern Staffing & Recruiting is currently looking for a Director of Economic Development for our client in Chenango County, NY area.  The Director is responsible for working collaboratively with our clients CEO to implement, administrate, and coordinate innovative strategies, programs, and initiatives that foster economic growth.
The right candidate will have a track record of turning strategy into execution, converting ideas into action, and implementing practical plans that lead to tangible outcomes. This role requires an analytical and forward-thinking professional with exceptional communication skills, strong project management skills, and an ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
The Director of Economic Development will have a significant impact on helping our client meet strategic objectives.
This is a direct hire position offering benefits and more!
Responsibilities
  • Help local businesses be successful in today’s ever-changing environment.
  • Identifying and developing economic programs that lead to growth.
  • Help position our client as a destination of choice for businesses associated with Micron and the Southern Tier Clean Energy Hub.
  • Identify and secure State and Federal grants that support the goals and objectives of our client.
  • Help small businesses to access needed capital to grow.
  • Work with stakeholders, businesses, and community leaders to identify market opportunities, understand market gaps in the small business development ecosystem, and develop strategic priorities and support implementation to best position our client resources to be impactful.
  • Manages the development and implementation of the our clients economic development initiatives and activities.
  • Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of various economic development programs and efforts.
  • Provides summaries, reports, and updates about programs and progress, as needed.
  • Build strong and collaborative partnerships to achieve our clients goals and objectives.
  • Identifies opportunities to advance economic growth.
  • Serves as a liaison or member of groups or task forces with various local, State, and Federal agencies.
  • Helps with grant fundraising and the garnering of corporate support for our innovative economic development approaches and initiatives, as needed.
  • Helps to promote and publicize our economic development initiatives and resources to a broad range of stakeholders.
Requirements
  • A proven leader with five (5)+ years of experience with government and/or nonprofit programs.
  • Should be passionate about implementing innovative solutions to advance new/more effective working methods.
  • Energetic, proactive, and visionary with exceptional communication skills (both written and oral).
  • Have at least a bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in public policy or equivalent is preferred.
  • Have a track record of adeptly managing and growing cross-functional relationships and partnerships.
  • Highly organized, with excellent project management skills. Exercises sound independent judgment.
Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
The estimated yearly salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000 though a candidate’s salary will be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates, please apply. Thank you for your interest in our position!
Check out our other available positions at www.HireEastern.com
Eastern Staffing & Recruiting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other legally protected basis.
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Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: Central NY Staffing Company, Corning Employment Agency, Elmira Temp Agency, Headhunter Central NY, Oneonta Temp Agency, Professional Recruiting Upstate NY, Staffing Agency Greene NY, Staffing Company Delaware County NY, and Temp Agency Endicott NY. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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