Central Hudson · 11 hours ago
Director - Economic Development
Poughkeepsie
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$126K/yr - $196K/yr
10+ years expCentral Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is seeking a Director of Economic Development to develop and own the economic development growth strategy for the organization. This role involves collaborating with various partners to align corporate goals with local economic development priorities and leading targeted outreach to attract new business investments.
Oil and Gas
Responsibilities
Leads the development of an enterprise-wide strategic plan consistent with the corporation’s stated growth goals
Coordinates internal and external planning resources to identify and map infrastructure assets, then overlays available property attributes to develop a database of existing sites for economic growth
Identifies and promotes all federal, state, and local incentives, including energy programs, that align with economic development goals
Identify industry clusters that align with the local, regional, and state economic development priorities
Designs and leads targeted outreach and marketing campaigns to attract new business investment from identified industry clusters to the service territory
Conducts ongoing engagement with existing businesses within the service territory to strengthen retention and support expansion opportunities
In coordination with internal teams, assembles business cases and return on investment analyses for potential company capital expenditure to serve new economic development loads
Represents Central Hudson at economic development forums, business roundtables, and community planning sessions
Provides leadership and strategic direction for the Economic Development team
Supports emergency storm restoration efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Public Affairs Information Systems / Information Management or related field and at least 10+ years of demonstrated economic development or business development experience
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in an interactive team environment
Proven record of driving successful outcomes in collaborative initiatives and complex economic development projects
Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), portfolio/project management tools, and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments and assignments
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Deep experience and knowledge of state and local economic development programs and incentives as well as a comprehension of the regulatory environment affecting economic development projects in the service territory
Existing, deep relationships with state and local officials engaged in the economic development environment
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
Life and Travel Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Company
Central Hudson
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving approximately 300,000 electric customers and 80,000 natural gas customers in New York State’s Mid-Hudson Valley.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank LaRocca
Chief Technology Officer
Logan Millington
Central Hudson Utility Co. Trade Ally Partner
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