President and CEO

Position Title: President and CEO

Date of Posting: April 7, 2025

Company Name: Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC)

Great leadership opportunity in Economic Development

The Lansing EDC is a nonprofit economic development organization focused exclusively on the city of Lansing, Michigan. We serve as a bridge between the public and private sectors to create a stronger economy and better community. We are a diverse team of skilled and knowledgeable professionals who share a passion for serving Lansing. Our mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering strategic, sustainable, and equitable economic development.

Compensation: Salaried $100,000 to $130,000. Commensurate with demonstrated skills, professional qualifications, and experience.

Benefits: Full medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(k) match program with 6% match; a diverse, dynamic, and flexible environment; generous personal time allowance and holiday leave, including 80 Paid Time Off (PTO) hours following 90-day probationary hire period and continued accumulation after that; paid parking; paid professional development.

Work Location: The work location is primarily in person at the Lansing EDC office in Lansing, Michigan, with limited remote working opportunities.

Reports to: Lansing EDC Board of Directors

Application Deadline: May 9, 2025

Required: Cover Letter, Resume, and Three Professional References.

Position Description:

The Lansing EDC President and CEO is responsible for the organization's overall leadership, strategic planning, and operations, including managing staff, developing and implementing programs, and representing the EDC to the community.

The President and CEO leads the Lansing EDC in assisting Lansing's business and real estate development projects. By working closely with stakeholders, businesses, developers, and government agencies, the President and CEO will generate real and lasting results that will change lives and make the city of Lansing a better place to live. The President and CEO will also manage the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (LBRA) and the Lansing Tax Increment Financing Authority (TIFA),

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of personnel and program management and technical skills, including experience with business expansion, retention, attraction, real estate, brownfield development, and placemaking. They should also have exceptional communication and presentation skills and a strong track record of meaningful community engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

The candidate should also have experience in lending, financial modeling, business plans, real estate development pro formas, credit analysis, business plan review, and accounting and finance skills. They must also be able to review and understand complex contracts, legal documents, public policies, and legislation.

Success in this position requires a strong commitment to helping people, a deep understanding of fairness, access, inclusion, and representation, a willingness to learn, and the desire to help people, the community, and businesses in Lansing.

Key Roles and Responsibilities of the Lansing EDC President and CEO:

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement the organization's strategic plan.

Set and communicate the organization's vision, mission, and values.

Provide overall direction and leadership to the organization.

Ensure the organization is aligned with its goals and objectives.

Foster a corporate culture that empowers employees and builds team bonding.

Management and Operations:

Manage and supervise staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

Attract and retain the best talent available to build internal capacity.

Oversee the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, fundraising, and grant writing.

Ensure the organization's facilities and resources are managed effectively.

Develop and implement policies and procedures that support the organization's mission.

Community Relations and Advocacy:

Represent the organization to the community, including local businesses, government officials, and other stakeholders.

Build and maintain relationships with key community partners.

Ensure that Lansing EDC priorities are informed by community input.

Represent the Lansing EDC on committees/boards and public bodies.

Advocate for the organization's interests and priorities at the local, state, and national levels

Promote the organization's mission and programs to the public.

Program Development and Implementation:

Identify and develop new economic development programs and initiatives.

Ensure projects are aligned with the organizational strategic plan.

Work directly with developers and business leaders to assess potential development projects and evaluate potential incentive and assistance options

Lead development and grant contract and agreement negotiations to ensure that projects meet high standards for quality.

Manage the implementation of existing programs and initiatives.

Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives and make adjustments as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

Serve as a liaison between the organization and the Lansing EDC board of directors.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Chair, Executive Committee, or Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

Five to ten years of experience in economic development or a similar profession, with at least five years in a supervisor or managerial role.

Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in business, finance, real estate, accounting, economic development, or a related field of study.

Professional certifications and training desired such as Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP), Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), Economic Development Institute (EDI), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM).

Member of Michigan Economic Developers Association (MEDC) or International Economic Development Council (IEDC)

Valid driver’s license and the use of a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Skills Necessary:

Ability to work under pressure, manage a large workload, and meet deadlines.

Possess strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; able to communicate with a broad and diverse audience of all levels.

Possess a knowledge of Project Management and Microsoft Office software.

Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Demonstrate a high level of self-direction and strong desire to achieve high-level results.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information.

All information received from applicants is held in the highest confidence. This position may require a full criminal and credit background check.

Lansing Economic Development Corporation (Lansing EDC) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, the Lansing EDC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and/or training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000