Description:

The WCCIDA Board of Directors is seeking an Executive Director to serve in Winchester/Clark County providing overall management of the WCCIDA. This position reports to the Board of Directors with the intent of stimulating economic growth, development, and tourism in Winchester and Clark County for the benefit of the community. The executive director supervises assigned staff, is responsible for the management of the budget, serves as a liaison between businesses and industries, is active in the community, and develops strategic plans in partnership with city and county governments. This position is within the provisions of KRS 154.50-336.

Salary Range: Minimum $70,000. Competitive salary based on work experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Directs overall economic development activities.
2. Supervises assigned staff.
3. Develops budgets, coordinates annual audits, and manages day-to-day accounting for accurate expenditures maintaining fiscal responsibility.
4. Represents the WCCIDA in the local community.
5. Advocates for economic development projects at the state level.
6. Attends professional conferences, membership groups, and trainings.
7. Works with senior elected officials, civic leaders, utility companies, landowners, and state officials to aggressively promote and coordinate economic expansions and growth.
8. Attends WCCIDA board, city commission, fiscal court, and other related meetings.
9. Facilitates expansion of current and existing businesses, industries, commercial, and retail in the retention of existing jobs and the creation of new jobs.
10. Promotes economic development in Winchester-Clark County via all communication types including print, television, radio, online, and social media.
11. Has knowledge of all current federal, state, and local funding/grant programs and financing alternatives to attract and assist business and industry.
12. Keep data and knowledge on all current demographics, and space/land inventory.
13. Lead project development from ideal stage to launch.
14. Works well with public and private stakeholder groups.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master’s degree (related field) and five years related experience, or equivalent.
2. Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and/or other industry recognized accreditation/certification.