Director of Economic Development

City of Prescott • Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

Directs the staff, budget, resources, and operations of the Economic Development Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Economic Development, or related field.
• Five (5) years of recent experience in economic development; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.
• Possess an Arizona driver's license in good standing.
• Knowledge of leadership principles and managerial practices and techniques to successfully supervise, develop, and empower staff.
• Knowledge of key economic development principles and methods.
• Knowledge of marketing principles and public relations techniques.
• Knowledge of destination marketing organizations and their role in the community.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and City laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to gathering and disseminating public information.
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skill in supervising, leading, and developing staff.
• Skill in directing, developing, managing, identifying, communicating and carrying out the objectives of the department.
• Skill in interpreting and applying complex principles, methods and practices related to economic development.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Skill in solving problems and proposing sound alternatives.
• Skill in communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, elected officials, and other interested parties.
• Ability to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with public and private sector representatives, elected officials, department heads, employees, media representatives, professional groups, and the general public.
• Ability to analyze, develop, and conduct research and surveys
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to develop professionally-targeted promotional material such as brochures, presentations, and materials utilizing computer software; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, Internet navigation, databases, social media platforms, and related programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Economic Development department including staff, consultants, budgets, services, projects, and programs.
• Promotes business attraction, retention, expansion, and diversification.
• Works with City leadership to establish goals, strategies, and objectives for economic development.
• Plans, assigns, and oversees work to achieve established goals.
• Supervises, hires, trains, develops, and evaluates personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies and expand capabilities; and implements incentives and discipline in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Provides visionary, innovative leadership which encourages and recognizes creativity, innovation and flexibility at all levels of the department and programs.
• Provides advice and counsel.
• Plans, designs, operates, reviews, monitors and guides the continued improvement of departmental projects and programs.
• Seeks to improve return on investment, where appropriate.
• Communicates official plans, policies and procedures to employees and the general public as required; responds to public inquiries and coordinates regularly with appropriate internal staff with appropriate political sensitivity and respect for proprietary business information.
• Facilitates meetings with staff, internal departments, committees, and/or other applicable groups.
• May serve or participate on various committees, teams and/or with external agencies.
• Prepares and gives presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Works collaboratively to develop marketing plans, materials, and information to promote business attraction, retention, and expansion.
• Travels to recruitment, educational, and networking events to learn best practices and to keep Prescott in the mind of potential new businesses.
• Develops lasting relationships and partnerships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees