Executive Director of BEDC

Under the direction of the Belton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Board of Directors, the Executive Director serves as the Corporation’s chief staff executive and lead economic development professional.

The position exercises substantial independent judgment; leads BEDC staff and operations;manages complex projects, incentives, real estate and partnerships; and represents BEDC with businesses, site selectors,developers, governmental entities and community partners.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the chief staff executive to the BEDC Board; translate Board direction into strategic priorities, annualwork plans, projects and measurable results.
• Prepare clear, timely recommendations, reports, agendas, presentations and supporting analyses for Board consideration; maintain regular communication regarding project status, opportunities, risks and decisions needed.
• Implement Board policies and authorized actions and ensure appropriate documentation, follow-through and accountability.
• Advise the Board on emerging economic, market, workforce, real-estate and development trends that mayaffect Belton’s competitiveness.

• Lead business attraction and project-development activities from prospect identification and initial inquiry through due diligence, negotiation, Board consideration, construction/occupancy and post-project follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with site selectors, corporate decision-makers, brokers, developers, utilities,consultants and state/regional economic-development partners.
• Develop project proposals and solutions using site, workforce, infrastructure, financial and market information;coordinate internal and external partners to respond competitively and on schedule.
• Negotiate economic-development incentives and other project terms based on job creation, payroll, capital investment, strategic value and applicable Board policy and law.

• Maintain an active business retention and expansion program and regular relationships with Belton employers to identify expansion opportunities, workforce needs, infrastructure issues and barriers to growth.
• Identify and respond proactively to circumstances that may threaten the retention of existing Beltonbusinesses, including major infrastructure projects, redevelopment, property constraints or other changes affecting business locations; coordinate with businesses, the City, and partner agencies to identify relocation or retention solutions when appropriate.
• Coordinate training, workforce and talent-development solutions with educational institutions, workforce agencies and industry partners.
• Develop initiatives that strengthen the long-term competitiveness and resilience of Belton’s existing primary employers.

• Lead strategy for BEDC-owned or controlled real estate, including site readiness, due diligence, utilities, access,infrastructure, marketing, development agreements and disposition/lease recommendations.
• Coordinate infrastructure projects and development-related issues with City departments, utilities,…