Associate Director, Economic Development & Investor Relations

Summary:

The Associate Director, Economic Development & Investor Relations is a professional staff member appointed by the Executive Director with recommendation from the Economic Development Advisory Board. This individual's primary responsibility will be to prioritize engagement with FHCED investors and other partners and stakeholders for the benefit of the Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development organization and provide economic development services in Hancock County, Ohio. Essential duties and responsibilities 1. Responsible for maintaining financial expenses as directed by the Executive Director. 2. Establishes and initiates conversations with investors and non-investors to promote FHCED and drive investment in the organization. 3. Implements strategies regarding business retention and expansion, community planning and business development as directed by the Executive Director. 4. Continuously engages with the business community in Hancock County as well as public officials and other partners to carry forward the mission of the division. 5. Communicates with investors and others through social media, website and email communications and other platforms as appropriate. 6. Maintains digital platforms, including GIS tools, websites, social media and customer relations management (CRM). 7. Represent Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development and The Alliance when collaborating with the federal government, state government, local governments and other partners in the public and private sectors. 8. Engages with public sector, business owners and other community stakeholders about the vision of the future of the community in regard to infrastructure, utilities, development and large impactful projects. 9. Coordinates with local, state and regional workforce partners on workforce development and workforce attraction initiatives. 10. Engages with partners to pursue residential development and redevelopment activities. 11. Collaborates with downtown stakeholders, Chamber of Commerce, and others on downtown redevelopment efforts. 12. Fosters and maintains relationships with international partners, site selectors and partners like Regional Growth Partnership and JobsOhio. 13. Facilitates small business growth and development by staying knowledgeable about local, regional and state resources for entrepreneurs and small businesses. 14. Other duties as may be assigned Qualifications, Education and Experience To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three or more years of experience working in a non-profit setting, preferable in economic development is recommended
• Strong organization and self-management skills
• Professional; remains calm under pressure
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills (active listener, self-motivated)
• Excellent influencing skills and ability to develop and maintain good relationships
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively
• Meet projects deliverables and deadlines consistently.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May require long periods of sitting May require long periods of visual time in front of the computer Requires lifting and transporting materials for program setup/tear down Ability to work an occasional 12-15 hour day Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General office environment Variety of Event Locations Frequent business travel; domestic and international This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Findlay, OH 45840