NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Executive Director of Economic Development
Ellensburg
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Executive Director of Economic Development to lead the Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership. This role involves overseeing strategic initiatives and partnerships to drive economic growth in Kittitas County.
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Responsibilities
Design, advance, and executive comprehensive strategies to unite public and private partners across Kittitas County for the purpose of economic development, attracting new businesses and leveraging existing businesses
Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with local government, public entities, nonprofits, businesses, associations, along with other key stakeholders to align efforts and leverage resources effectively
Build partnerships across Washington to make Kittitas County the “first call” when business is deciding where to grow
Direct and oversee complex, multi-jurisdictional economic development projects and programs, ensuring effective coordination among diverse stakeholders, adherence to budgets and timelines, and alignment with KCEDP and COG strategic goals and metrics
Develop communication systems and protocols to serve COG, KCEDP, and external partners
Provide strategic direction and timely updates to COG, KCEDP, the Board of County Commissioners, city councils, and other groups to explain the various aspects of the County’s economic development projects, plans, and other programmatic material beneficial to the County’s economic opportunity portfolio
Identify and coordinate grant opportunities to fund key initiatives of the partnership
Develop and manage a budget; track metrics and report results to COG
Oversee contracts with external entities; recommend modifications and/or additional contractors to COG when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, economics, or closely related field, OR equivalent leadership experience in economic development, community development or related field
Five (5) or more years of increasingly responsible management experience related to economic development, business development, entrepreneurship, commercial real estate development, and/or community development
Experience with public sector processes, funding mechanisms along with business finance, real estate development and incentive tools at a federal, state, and county level
Valid and active driver's license
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances. Factors such as seriousness of the conduct, number of convictions, and place and manner in which the position will be performed, and any verifiable information related to the candidate's rehabilitation, good conduct, work experience, education, and training will be taken into consideration
Benefits
Eligible employees and their family members have access to medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Kittitas County offers access to a $12,000 basic life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance plan.
Eligible County employees have access to a variety of leave programs.
This position is eligible for retirement benefits through the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) plan administered by the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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