St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) · 3 weeks ago
President and Chief Executive Officer
1520 MARKET STREET SUITE 2000 - ST LOUIS, MO 63103
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$225K/yr - $285K/yrSt. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is a not-for-profit corporation focused on fostering economic development in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. The President and CEO will lead the organization in achieving its mission and goals, manage a large staff, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive economic growth.
Responsibilities
Lead SLDC and economic development and growth through national, regional, and local opportunities and developments
Key measures outlined in the Economic Justice Action Plan
Positive and consistent promotion of SLDC through media and communications
Outstanding relationships with key private and institutional stakeholders including community leaders, major employers, hospital and university anchors, major developers, site selectors, and other regional partners
Key high-profile projects as the lead negotiator requiring a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Consensus building to achieve political and community support to implement and advance sound economic development policies
Taking complex political issues and objectively distilling them into decision points, including financial analysis of economic development and decisions
Qualification
Required
Management of a P&L of $5MM or greater in an organization of comparable size and scope
Master's Degree or comparable degree in business, law, urban planning, government/political science, finance or similar/related field
Substantial economic development experience with a strong knowledge of economic development tools and incentives, including tax increment financing (TIF), bonds, incentive negotiations, federal and state grant programs, and private sector financing
A keen focus on and experience in development and support of the City's neighborhoods, and the application of development tools and incentives in an equitable manner
Engage in successful use of consensus-building and collaboration
Proactive leadership skills and ability to articulate organizational mission and purpose to, and work with, a wide variety of constituent groups
Sound strategic thinking and the ability to bring creativity and innovation to the implementation of a strategy
Experience working with a board of directors is essential
Senior-level management professional with experience including general administration, budget and finance, staff recruitment, technology, and fund development
Defining characteristics: a charismatic and persuasive manner; passion for making a positive difference in the City; unquestioned integrity and a strong critical thinker with an ability to anticipate, identify, and solve problems
Preferred
Related certifications such as AICP, CEcD, EDFP are a plus
Development and rebuilding experience following a natural disaster is a plus
Knowledge of the greater St. Louis area considered a plus
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefit package available.
Company
St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC)
Action-oriented economic development that Empowers, Develops & Transforms St.
Founded in 1988
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Neal Richardson, MBA
President & CEO
Caressa D.
Director of Community Partnerships
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