Chief Executive Officer; CEO – Clay County; Clay Center, Kansas

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Grow Clay County (Clay Center, Kansas)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Grow Clay County (Clay Center, Kansas) Grow Clay County (Economic Development Corporation/EDC) is seeking an energetic and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next phase of growth for an economic development, chamber, and entrepreneurship organization in north central Kansas. The CEO will provide strategic and operational leadership for Grow Clay County, overseeing a talented and experienced team dedicated to advancing the community’s business climate and quality of life.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day management of the staff and programs
• Membership growth and relationship development
• Grant writing and fundraising
• Brand evolution and community engagement
• Implementation of a forward-looking economic development strategy

This role offers strong board of directors’ support and autonomy to utilize your vision, leadership, and creativity to make a lasting impact on Clay County and the region. As the county seat of Clay County, Clay Center sits at the junction of U.S. Highway 24 and Kansas Highway 15, with convenient access to I-70 for travel. The community embodies smalltown charm with big opportunities, and offers an exceptional quality of life, featuring:

• A vibrant and growing retail sector
• Year-round cultural and expanding recreational programs
• An aquatic park, zoo, and public library
• Beautiful golf courses and a municipal airport
• A new multi-generational life center under construction
• Clay County Medical Center, an award-winning community hospital

To learn more about this dynamic opportunity and our community, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). To apply or for more information, contact:
Jim Fram, CEcD, CCE, FM, HLM Consultant & Difference Maker