President and CEO Columbia Economic Development Corp at Confidential Columbia, SC

Summary Dynamic local development corporation seeks an experienced, versatile, results‑driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi‑pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County, NY.

• Implement the goals of CEDC as set forth in the 2025 Strategic Plan and organizational policies as established by the Board of Directors.
• Oversee CEDC’s fiscal function and performance, including budgeting, management, and reporting, and enhance fiscal health by identifying new programs, grants, and business and membership prospects.
• Continuously communicate with the Board and membership, along with CEDC’s stakeholders, partners, and regulatory oversight agencies, regarding economic development activities, opportunities, and trends.
• Maintain communication with the Columbia County Board of Supervisors and its Economic Development Committee to guarantee continued funding and implementation of the Strategic Plan.
• Manage, train, support, and evaluate the professional staff.
• Coordinate economic and community development programs, prospect visits, familiarization tours, and existing business growth and retention activities.
• Maintain partnerships with county, town, and village elected officials, community organizations, and county residents, serving as a resource and advocate in supporting economic development opportunities.
• Promote cooperation between business and education to ensure a strong workforce pipeline.
• Build alliances with regional, state, and federal economic development partners, agencies, and elected officials to assure local awareness of and participation in programs supporting economic and community development.
• Meet regularly with existing businesses and other key employers, maintaining positive and supportive relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent.
• 5 years of progressive experience in economic development.
• Understanding of federal, New York State, and local economic development programs and funding sources.
• Knowledge of industrial development agency, land bank, and SBA loan functions.
• Experience partnering with New York State, county, and municipal governments.
• Experience providing staff support to a board of directors.
• Writing and public speaking skills.
• 5 years of personnel management and supervision.
• Proven problem‑solving, multi‑tasking, and relationship building skills.
• Familiarity with Columbia County’s uniqueness.

The ideal candidate will have a post‑graduate education in business or a related field; proven success managing an entity related to economic development; 5‑plus years of experience accessing economic development funding sources in New York State; in‑depth knowledge of state, county, and municipal governments; 8‑plus years of personnel management; 5‑plus years providing management support to a board of directors; exceptional writing, public speaking, and relationship building skills;

and thorough knowledge of Columbia County’s uniqueness.

Salary range: $115,000 to $130,000 per year. Employee compensation and benefit policies can be accessed at  Participation in evening meetings is required. Some in‑state travel is necessary. Mileage for authorized travel is reimbursed.