Executive Director – Economic & Community Development

About the role

JL Nick & Associates has been retained to conduct a confidential executive search for an accomplished Executive Director of Economic & Community Development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced economic development professional to assume a highly visible leadership role with significant responsibility for advancing economic growth, investment, redevelopment, and community revitalization.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for economic and community development initiatives, with particular emphasis on business attraction and retention, investment and redevelopment opportunities, community development, and the cultivation of productive public- and private-sector partnerships.
• Build relationships, develop and advance strategic initiatives, attract investment, and effectively advocate for economic and community development priorities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of achievement in economic or community development and the ability to translate opportunities into measurable results.
• Energetic and highly engaged leader.
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic planning, and relationship-building skills are essential.
• Genuine commitment to community growth and economic vitality.