Executive Director

About This Role

Leading the development and implementation of initiatives that strengthen the local economy of a community is the main responsibility of this role. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills as well as excellent organizational abilities, collaborating with multiple stakeholders such as government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance local economic growth and sustainability
• Foster partnerships with stakeholders, including community leaders, businesses, elected officials, and local organizations
• Identify opportunities and secure resources to support economic development initiatives
• Collaborate with local employers and elected officials to create programs that address workforce needs and concerns
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and laws related to development and planning
• Engage with employers and employees to ensure their concerns and ideas are incorporated into community plans
• Analyze data and trends to inform decision-making and identify areas for improvement
• Build relationships with neighboring communities to promote regional cooperation and collaboration
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in the field of economic development and planning
• Provide consulting services related to business development within the industrial sector throughout Huntington County, which include incentive programs and regulatory and permitting processes
• Prepare and market industrial, commercial, and retail assets of Huntington County
• Manage and administer fee-for-service vendor contracts /relationships with various municipal units of government wishing to secure the services of our Agency
• Collaborate with the Chamber of Commerce and the Learning Center to support local efforts towards workforce development
• Participate in and promote the activities of the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership

Requirements

• Four-year degree plus three years’ experience in economic development, private business, or public sector

About the Company

The Huntington County United Economic Development Corporation is a non-profit agency recognized by the Government of the State of Indiana and the United States Government per section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The agency operates independently as a non-profit, non-partisan, charitable organization to deliver economic development services on behalf of Huntington County.