Town of Fuquay-Varina · 2 weeks ago
Economic Development Director
Fuquay-Varina, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $154K/yr
7+ years expThe Town of Fuquay-Varina is seeking an Economic Development Director to strengthen and expand the town's economic growth through effective marketing and development initiatives. This role involves overseeing business recruitment, retention, and collaboration with local and regional partners to foster economic vitality and job creation.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serves as central contact for businesses and works with Town staff and other groups to promote business and economic development with the Town
Markets the Town through various contacts and resources; calls on and responds to requests from businesses and site selection consultants; maintains confidentiality on site prospects
Develops and implements marketing strategies by developing plans for identification and pursuit of target industries, including preparation and distribution of digital and print marketing materials
Initiates, develops, and maintains programs to encourage business and industry to locate and retain their location in the Town; works with owners and staff of existing business to determine ways of supporting current businesses
Attends meetings with other town staff including the Town’s Development Service Departments providing information to developers and business considering development in the Town
Meets with civic organizations, developers, educational institutions, landowners and citizens to learn the resources and needs of the community and promote the merits of economic development; plans special events for marketing the Town
Collaborates with community partners, business owners, and the public to promote economic development
Delivers presentations regarding economic development activities; serves as media contact for economic development issues and stories
Serves as staff administrator of the Fuquay-Varina Economic Development Commission
Manages the Town’s economic development incentive policy & program
Oversees Downtown Development Department and Downtown Development Manager and the administration of Main Street and façade grant programs
Networks and meets with strategic allies including the Wake County and municipal officials and staff, business groups, visitors’ bureaus, business owners, realtors, bankers, state departments to maintain relationships and share information
Collaborates with business to create networking and education opportunities for local businesses
Works with Town Management and Town Staff to implement the various aspects of the Town’s Economic Development Strategy
Gathers, maintains, and distributes key demographic data; markets Town sites; maintains information for the Economic Development web pages
Handles departmental administrative duties including responding to phone, email and in-office inquiries; plans and prepares budget, prepares purchase orders, and tracks expenditures
Performs related duties as required by Town Management
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in economic development, business, or related field supplemented by training in economic development and considerable professional experience in business or economic development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and processes involved in economic development
Considerable knowledge of general management and business organizational procedures
Considerable knowledge of the assets of the community and federal, state, and local laws pertaining to economic development
Knowledge of economic, social, and technological resources available in the economic development field
General knowledge of zoning and permitting process in the Town
Skills in data collection and analysis
Ability to develop and maintain budgets and grant programs
Ability to exercise judgment and maintain confidentiality and to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms, including public presentations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business owners or representatives, industry and business executives, public officials at the local, state and federal levels, community leaders and organizations, other department heads, elected officials and other employees
Assists in negotiating development agreements with clients after determining project parameters, including analyzing and interpreting fiscal and economic impacts and presenting to Town leadership
Makes written, PowerPoint, and verbal presentations to Town management, Town Board, the general public and outside groups, agencies, and organizations, including professional association, brokers, developers, trade shows, conferences, and others
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to work independently and demonstrate sounds judgement with a track record of project management
Knowledge of workforce development and related resources
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing
Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects
Must possess the visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, examine and work with maps, charts, and detailed materials, use a computer, inspect sites, and to read extensively
Preferred
Preferer at least seven years of progressively responsible experience managing projects and programs in economic development, business assistance, commercial development, real estate, public/private finance, workforce development, budget preparation, and economic development tools and incentives
Certification as a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and International Economic Development Council (IEDC) credentials are preferred but not required
Benefits
Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
Five percent (5%) employer contribution to the NC 401(k)
Optional 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave
Bereavement Leave (40 hours)
Shared Leave
Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
Paid Eldercare Leave (120 hours)
Dash-More Time (32 hours)
Membership with Local Government Federal Credit Union
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Longevity Pay
Christmas Bonus
On-site gym (Town Hall and Community Center)
Optional Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Optional STD, Accident, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Critical Illness, & Whole Life Insurance
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)
Company
Town of Fuquay-Varina
As one of the fastest-growing communities in North Carolina, people are finding a dash more of what they are looking for in Fuquay-Varina.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase