The GEDC is community focused. While recruiting new investments GEDC works to retain and expand existing businesses and cultivate a welcoming and inclusive economic environment for Giddings. The GEDC works in conjunction with the other local government entities and Chamber to ensure that communication is constantly flowing.

DUTIES: The Director is responsible for planning and implementing economic development activities with guidance from the Board of Directors and City Council. The Director works closely with the Board in establishing organizational goals and objectives, oversees financial responsibilities and formulates plans, policies, and programs to attain those goals and objectives.

Develops new plans and programs to increase the organization's ability to enhance job creation and retention. Coordinates annual business expansion, retention and recruitment efforts and responds to opportunities and is accountable for associated metrics.

Be familiar with current available buildings and business properties both public, private and land areas.

Assume an active role in organizations, institutions, and activities within the community, be visible and accessible.

Must be knowledgeable of current and possible future practices, trends, and other information affecting the business sector.

Directs the GEDC finance programs, including writing and or participating in the development of grant applications. Identify opportunities, challenges, and the ability to support organizational growth to ensure the viability of the organization.

Cooperate with various local, State, and Federal agencies, workforce providers, education institutions, and the business community in promoting the City. Coordinate with various businesses, agencies, and community organizations to conduct presentations and site tours for the purposes of identifying, attracting, and promoting the city to new businesses and industries.

Develop strategic and proactive plans annually that positively present the community. Proactively present the community, location, opportunities, and the area’s economic benefits to existing and prospective business.

Builds collaborative and productive relationships with others, both inside and outside economic development organizations. Maintains a wide network of contacts with existing and prospective employers within and outside the community to aid in their decision-making relative to location, relocation and/or expansion.

Develop a strategy, define long and short-term goals of the organization, set priorities for resources, anticipate problems, formulate, and adjust policies, and revise planning efforts, as necessary.

Monitors legislation and regulations relating to economic development. Report findings to the appropriate impacted parties. Is aware of the political landscape for change and how collaborative strategies amongst organizations work in the marketplace.

Informs, encourages, and engages public and private stakeholders of economic development activities and successes through effective, consistent, and frequent dialogue. Maintains image in the community by representing the GEDC in written and oral presentations, at conventions, conferences, and other events useful in promoting economic development efforts.

Analyze the feasibility of proposed projects including financial and economic impact analysis. Research and compile demographic and economic data in response to inquiries from prospective businesses. Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research applications, tools, and methodologies.

Stays abreast of industry best practices, relevant technology applications, and contemporary tools and work methods, and demonstrates a tendency towards exploring and applying new ways of doing business that add value to operations, strong computer skills for word, excel, and remote collaboration.

Maintains GEDC web and social media presence, as necessary.

Any other duties that may be required.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends

• Must complete and pass a drug test and a criminal background check prior to employment

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references to:

Giddings Economic Development, 924 East Austin St., Giddings, TX 78942 or via email to staff@giddingsedc.com. The GEDC is an equal opportunity employer. The GEDC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (from an accredited college or university) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Economics, or related field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person