Economic Development Director

* Salary Grade SG 415
* * Recruitment Salary Range Starting at: $ *

* Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience *

* Work Location is 202 S. Lombard St. Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

BROCHURE:
Economic Development Director

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Economic Development Director for the Economic Development Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.

The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is;

a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.

The Economic Development Director (Director) leads the efforts of the Town, at the direction of Town Council and Executive Management, to grow and retain jobs, increase the tax base, develop economic opportunities for the Town’s residents and improve the overall economic vitality of the Town. The Director manages staff in charge of economicdevelopmentmarketing and promotional activities for the Town, in close collaboration with other Town Departments and external stakeholders.

The Director is the point of contact and liaison between existing businesses, industrial and commercial developers, commercial real estate,business and economic development organizations and works collaboratively with these groups and elected officials to help move these projects forward. Finally, the Director serves as a catalyst for key projects across the town that serve the long‑term economic interests of the Town’s residents and businesses, such as transportation, government affairs, real estateredevelopmentand workforce development.

• Manage, monitor,supervise department staff which includes training, work assignments, performance evaluations, development, and disciplinary action(s).
• Work on special projects, including high-priority economic development projects, to move forward initiatives of Town Council and the Executive Team.
• Meet with and respond to inquiries from prospective developers and/or review plans associated with new retail, commercial, or industrial development.
• Oversee the Town’s government affairs efforts and liaise with the Town’s lobbyist, Executive Team, Town Council, and others as needed.
• Conduct direct outreach to existing businesses for either general or project-specific purposes.
• Develop and implement the department’s budget.
• Plan, organize and attend trade shows and conferences for the purpose of recruiting new businesses to Clayton.
• Meet with and participate in activities to advocate for the policy and capital priorities for the Town of Clayton, including meetings with elected officials, their staff, and other key agency staff.
• Contribute andparticipatein interdepartmental strategy meetings about long-range policy, plans, and capital expenditures.
• Represent the Town on national, state, regional and local boards and committees. Attend related events and meetings.

• Significant knowledge of principles, practices and processes involved in economic development.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of management, business, their…