economic development corporation

• Executive Director

  Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC)
  Salary: $60,000-$70,000 annually DOQ
  
  Deadline: August 29, 2008

  The Redwood Region Economic Development Commission (RREDC) is
  seeking an individual with strong leadership, organizational and
  communication skills to assume the overall responsibility for the
  development and management of RREDC programs and projects. Duties will
  include planning, coordinating and implementing regional economic
  development projects, providing oversight for a small business
  revolving loan fund, administering grants and contracts, and
  supervising administrative staff. The Executive Director will report
  directly to the RREDC Board of Directors.
  Qualified candidates should possess five years of increasingly
  responsible experience in an economic development organization,
  commercial bank, or local government economic or community development
  department or agency.

  Enjoy living and working in the majestic coastal redwood region of Humboldt County.

  To apply send cover letter, resume and salary history by email to: rredcsearch@gmail.com, or by regular mail to: RREDC Search Committee, P.O. Box 116, Eureka, CA 95502-0116.

• President & CEO

  Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation in Yuma, AZ
  Salary: DOE
  Deadline: Not given. Position posted on July 28, 2008

  Description: The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation is
  seeking a dynamic individual to serve as President & CEO of an
  effective, highly-respected, regional economic development
  organization. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in
  business or a related field, and at least 5 years experience leading
  economic development organizations or programs in a non-profit or
  governmental organization. The candidate should be a strategic thinker
  with management and marketing experience, and a proven track record of
  developing, implementing, and assessing programs, projects and events.
  Excellent communications skills (written and verbal), strong financial
  management ability and experience working with volunteers are also
  essential. In addition, the successful candidate must possess strong
  leadership and networking skills, and the ability to build partnerships
  with government officials, business leaders, and other community
  organizations. The Greater Yuma EDC has a staff size of 4 and serves a
  population size of 160,026.
  Benefits: Compensation/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience

  Resume along with salary history should be submitted to GYEDC.Search@gmail.com or to Search Committee, GYEDC, 170 West 16th Street, Suite 200, Yuma, Arizona 85364