Chief Economic Development Officer

President

Position

Reports To:

Board of Directors

Work Hours:

Varying

Location:

115 N. Williams

Position Status:
Exempt, Administrative Exemption

Special Demands:
Varying work hours/Travel

The President is responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing economic development programs and activities in the City of Moberly and Randolph county.

• Bachelor’s degree, related experience
• Certified Economic Development Professional, preferred
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management skills
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff
• Financial management & marketing skills
• Expertise with Business Retention & Expansion and business attraction efforts
• Residency in one of member counties required unless the MAEDC board approves otherwise due to extenuating circumstances.

• Coordinate all aspects of MAEDC daily operations and economic development functions
• Work with developers, government entities, and prospective industrial, retail and commercial clients to promote investment in Moberly and surrounding areas
• Oversee technical and administrative support for the application, qualification of, and administration of various loan, grant, and tax credit programs available from various funding sources
• Work with existing businesses to enhance profitability and encourage further investment in Moberly and surrounding areas
• Develop and implement area marketing strategies and comprehensive plan development in cooperation with area municipalities to support economic growth
• Work with the local Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations to promote economic growth
• Represent MAEDC with area regional economic development groups working together to market the region for economic growth
• All other tasks assigned by the MAEDC Board of Directors from time to time

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