Kittitas County Human Resources · 5 hours ago
Executive Director of Economic Development
Ellensburg, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expKittitas County Human Resources is seeking an Executive Director of Economic Development to lead the Kittitas County Economic Development Partnership (KCEDP). The role involves overseeing strategic initiatives, cultivating partnerships, and implementing programs aimed at transformative economic development in alignment with the Countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan.
Government Administration
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
Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate.
Company
Kittitas County Human Resources
Our mission in Human Resources is to provide quality services and support in employment, training, employee relations, benefits, compensation and safety beyond the expectations of all employees, enabling them to better serve our external customers, the citizens of Kittitas County.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase