Florida Economic Development Council
Putnam County Chamber, Vice President / Director of Economic Development
Florida Economic Development Council, Florida, New York, United States
Job Overview
The Vice President, in conjunction with the Chamber President, is responsible for the creation and implementation of economic development, business retention and business recruitment strategies; to bring capital investment, new businesses, new high wage jobs, and income to Putnam County. Putnam County boasts tremendous eco-tourism assets and is home to a skilled blue-collar workforce. Putnam features intermodal logistics and a state college. Putnam also has a county controlled business park and barge port. Responsibilities and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in economic development with high-level management experience Strong experience and knowledge of implementation: Site Development, Understanding Development at the fundamental level, New Business Recruitment, Existing Industry, Workforce Development Proven ability to assemble and lead a team Proven ability to navigate the dynamics of Board of Directors, elected officials, and other stakeholders and lead them to consensus through education Strong communication skills and attention to details Ability to inventory existing assets, available property, and programs and develop a plan to utilize assets Knowledge and understanding of economic development operational functions Understanding of utility development, policy creation, and funding mechanisms Experience working with, and navigating the dynamics of boards of directors, elected officials, and other stakeholders Ability to recommend and implement new programs and initiatives when needed If interested in this opportunity, please send your resume/CV to: daniel@logandevgroup.com. Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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The Vice President, in conjunction with the Chamber President, is responsible for the creation and implementation of economic development, business retention and business recruitment strategies; to bring capital investment, new businesses, new high wage jobs, and income to Putnam County. Putnam County boasts tremendous eco-tourism assets and is home to a skilled blue-collar workforce. Putnam features intermodal logistics and a state college. Putnam also has a county controlled business park and barge port. Responsibilities and Requirements
The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in economic development with high-level management experience Strong experience and knowledge of implementation: Site Development, Understanding Development at the fundamental level, New Business Recruitment, Existing Industry, Workforce Development Proven ability to assemble and lead a team Proven ability to navigate the dynamics of Board of Directors, elected officials, and other stakeholders and lead them to consensus through education Strong communication skills and attention to details Ability to inventory existing assets, available property, and programs and develop a plan to utilize assets Knowledge and understanding of economic development operational functions Understanding of utility development, policy creation, and funding mechanisms Experience working with, and navigating the dynamics of boards of directors, elected officials, and other stakeholders Ability to recommend and implement new programs and initiatives when needed If interested in this opportunity, please send your resume/CV to: daniel@logandevgroup.com. Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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