Industrial Development Authority is hiring: Executive Director in Lawrenceville

Industrial Development Authority of Brunswick County, Virginia

Under the direction of the Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for the planning, management, and direction of the operations of the Industrial Development Authority. The Executive Director provides significant input and guidance to the Board of Director regarding administrative, operational and policy matters.

Primary responsibilities include

Supervising the IDA’s professional staff and contractors including hiring new staff, evaluating performance and directing work assignments; managing projects and programs, defining and developing funding sources to support existing and planned project activities as well as lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to federal, state, and private agencies; working with bond counsel, financial advisors, trustees and investors to structure appropriate financing; evaluating all borrowing applications and providing recommendations to the IDA Board of Directors; reviewing all financing documents and providing recommendations to the finance committee; investing all assets of the IDA; overseeing the preparation of monthly financial statements and year-end financial statement audit.

Performance Expectations

·       Build and strengthen relationships with the various economic development partners and community stakeholders.

·       Provide leadership and encourage coordination, cooperation, and collaboration among community partners for the various initiatives addressing strategic priorities.

·       Take an active leadership role in developing and implementing strategies to address the challenges and opportunities identified in the IDA’s Strategic Plan 2023.

·       Oversee the process to update the IDA’s Strategic Plan 2023.

·       Manage and improve IDA properties; oversee the completion of a new shell building; conduct an inventory of potential economic development sites and evaluate if the IDA should attempt to acquire any.

·       Be an active and visible participant in community activities.

·       Be a champion for Brunswick County and an advocate for its betterment, fostering a good public image for the community.

Qualifications, Education & Experience

The following education and experience factors are the expected qualifications for successful performance:

·       A Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration, Planning, or a related field; experience equivalent to a master’s degree may be considered.

·       Three to five years of successful leadership at a senior executive level in an economic development organization with comparable responsibilities; possessing a broad skill set appropriate to the breadth of IDA operations. Experience in Virginia as an economic development director, deputy, assistant, or senior project manager is desirable.

·       A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through participation in organizations such as the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA); designation or progress toward designation as Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) is desirable.

·       A record of being an active member of the community, through participation in local service organizations and volunteer activities.

·       Any combination of education and experience that qualifies an applicant may be considered in lieu of the more specific criteria listed above.

Compensation & Benefits

The candidate will be offered Virginia Retirement System (VRS), health insurance coverage, deferred compensation, paid time off, professional development support and other benefits as identified in a negotiated employment contract. Annual Salary Range $81,200-$99,000

To Apply

Position is open until filled. Cover letter and resume may be mailed to:

April Beaty, Office Manager

Brunswick County Industrial Authority Development

116 W. Hicks Street

Lawrenceville, VA 23868

Or e- mailed to abeaty@bcida.org.

The Industrial Development Authority of Brunswick County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

Brunswick County IDA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job-seekers including job-seekers with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to abeaty@bcida.org.

Closing date for receiving resumes is Friday, November 29, 2024.