Economic Development Executive Director

Key Duties

• Plan and execute community development and economic development projects in the City of Dayton.
• Communicate, develop, and activate  a comprehensive  economic development program  which utilizes community feedback to establish goals and measure performance.
• Work with new and existing partners  to create and implement development incentives.
• Develop and implement strategies  and goals for promotion  of Dayton to outside business interests,coordinate  economic development recruitment efforts utilizing  various Economic Development  tools.

• Schedule and conduct meetings  with prospects, and attend economic development forums.

ADDITIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong leadership and the ability  to motivate with a clear sense of responsibility, duty, and strong moral compass. 
• Planning, organizational, and follow-through skills demonstrating a capable and efficient administrator and delegator. 
• The successful candidate will possess well-developed  interpersonal  skills and abilities, financial management experience;  a good decision maker; a person who remains calm under pressure; is innovative, a strategic  thinker  and is committed to customer service. Must possess exceptional oral presentation, written  communication and negotiation  skills; will serve as a member on various committees  and speak as a City representative before public groups. 
• The Director is an integral member  of the City's leadership team. In order to be effective, the Director is required  to establish and maintain effective  working relationships inside and outside the City. 
• Experience in economic development with a successful track record of creativity in problem  solving and project  planning.  
• Ability to craft financial strategies  with public and private  partners. 
• Knowledge of laws, ordinances, and regulations  regarding  land use and property  development.. 
• Must be knowledgeable  of the Open Meeting Act, Open Records Act, Records Retention Act, 4B Economic  Development Sales Tax Legislation, Experience with Hotel Occupancy Tax regulations  and other pertinent  Federal, State and Local Laws, Codes and Regulations relating  to general governmental management and economic development.  
• May be required  to work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics or related field from an accredited college or university, or 8 years of increasingly  responsible professional experience in economic development is required.  Economic Development certification (CEcD) preferred;
• At least 5 years experience and quantifiable success in the field of Economic Development  with a successful track record of creativity in problem  solving and project  planning  is required.
• Familiarity  and experience  with planning  and negotiating economic development incentives and use of other economic development tools.
•  Experience with the development of Economic Development promotional  literature
•  A high degree of confidentiality and discretion  with a strong focus on research, planning, and reporting
• Background and solid knowledge  of municipal  planning  and land use planning  as it relates to business development
• Ability to prepare  grant proposals, applications, contracts  and other necessary documents;
• Documented  experience in media communication including  web site, social media and print  publications;
• Must have advanced computer  skills which include Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and will be responsible for maintaining and updating information on the City of Dayton's Economic Development website.

• A valid Class C Texas drivers  license
• Must become a resident of the City of Dayton within six months

Note:

This job description is intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.  Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time without prior notice.  

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