Anchorage Economic Development Corporation · 5 days ago
President and CEO
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expAnchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is a private nonprofit dedicated to building a prosperous, sustainable, and diverse economy for Anchorage. The President & CEO serves as the chief executive responsible for setting strategic direction, managing operations, and representing AEDC in economic development efforts.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Christine Brown, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Partner with the Board of Directors to set strategic direction and ensure organizational alignment
Lead implementation of the Choose Anchorage Strategic Plan across business vitality, talent, quality of place, and infrastructure
Build strong partnerships with business, government, nonprofit, and community stakeholders to advance AEDC’s mission
Serve as a visible thought leader through media engagement, public speaking, and policy participation
Provide executive leadership for operations, including HR, financial oversight, nonprofit compliance, and organizational planning
Lead fundraising and revenue-generation efforts to support AEDC’s long-term sustainability
Mentor and develop a high-performing team and foster a collaborative, mission-driven culture
Represent AEDC in key stakeholder, business, community, and government engagements
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in economic development, business development, public policy, community development, or closely related fields; an equivalent combination of experience may be considered
Bachelor's degree in business, public policy, economic development, communications, marketing, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and media engagement
Must pass a full background check
Experience working in Alaska is required
Preferred
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation from the International Economic Development Council preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
401K offering a company match of up to 3% of an employee’s annual salary
Company
Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
Connecting Business to Information and Opportunities AEDC provides industry expertise and economic resources to both large corporations and growing companies interested in locating or expanding their business in Anchorage.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jenna Wright
President & CEO
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