President and CEO

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President & CEO

Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)

(Initial recruitment open to Alaska-based applicants only)

The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(6) dedicated to building a prosperous, sustainable, and diverse economy for Anchorage. Established by the Municipality of Anchorage and now operating as a public–private partnership, AEDC is governed by a 15-member Board representing 200+ private-sector member companies.

AEDC leads key initiatives that strengthen business vitality, expand the skilled workforce, enhance Anchorage’s quality of place, and support critical infrastructure development. Its signature initiative,
Choose Anchorage
, provides a community-driven strategic framework built around four pillars:
Business Vitality, Talent, Quality of Place, and Infrastructure. The President & CEO plays a central leadership role in advancing these priorities and driving measurable community impact through strong cross-sector partnerships. Additional information about the organization can be found on our website at

AEDC seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced leader who believes deeply in Anchorage’s future and brings the vision, credibility, and strategic capacity to guide the organization. The President & CEO serves as the chief executive of AEDC, responsible for setting strategic direction; overseeing key initiatives; managing organizational operations and staff; and representing AEDC as a leading voice for economic development in Anchorage.

This role requires a proven leader with strong business acumen, coalition-building expertise, fundraising experience, and the ability to navigate complex public policy issues. The successful candidate will be a visible ambassador for Anchorage—engaging media, policymakers, investors, and community partners to advance AEDC’s mission.

• Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction and ensure organizational alignment.
• Lead implementation of the Choose Anchorage Strategic Plan across business vitality, talent, quality of place, and infrastructure.
• Build strong partnerships with business, government, nonprofit, and community stakeholders to advance AEDC’s mission.
• Serve as a visible thought leader through media engagement, public speaking, and policy participation.
• Provide executive leadership for operations, including HR, financial oversight, nonprofit compliance, and organizational planning.
• Lead fundraising and revenue-generation efforts to support AEDC’s long-term sustainability.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team and foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Represent AEDC in key stakeholder, business, community, and government engagements.

• Strong knowledge of economic and community development practices and trends.
• Skilled in HR, organizational management, and nonprofit financial standards.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects across nonprofit, public, or private sectors.
• Effective coalition-builder with strong cross-sector partnership skills.
• Experience navigating public policy issues affecting economic development.
• Insight into Anchorage’s economic landscape, workforce needs, and emerging trends.
• Strong team-building and leadership abilities with a collaborative management style.
• Demonstrated fundraising or revenue-generation success (~$1M annually).

• 7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in economic development, business development, public policy, community development, or closely related fields; an equivalent combination of experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public policy, economic development, communications, marketing, or related field (equivalent experience considered).
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and media engagement.
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council preferred.
• Must pass a full background check.
• Experience working in Alaska is required.
• A competitive compensation package will be offered, based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage, Paid Time Off, and 401K offering a company match of up to 3% of an employee’s annual salary.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Public Relations, Business Development, and General Business

• Economic Programs, Government Relations Services, and Public Relations and Communications Services

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