The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader with broad senior management and technical experience. In addition, the ideal candidate must be a visionary with innovative ideas and insight on new and/or emerging industries.
The ideal candidate will successfully demonstrate the ability to network, build meaningful relationships, and effectively communicate the mission of the organization.
The incumbent should possess a high level of initiative, interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, creative and flexible problem-solving skills as well as a strong business and political acumen to work effectively with citizens, elected officials, and external businesses and government agencies.
The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate superior leadership qualities based on prior experience and proven accomplishments in the economic development arena or a related field.
The minimum requirements for the position is a Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Economics, City Planning or a related field to include at least 7 years of directly related experience in a senior leadership capacity.
Further, the incumbent must have a strong knowledge of business creation and development in an effort to identify with current and prospective business owners.