Director of Site Strategy and Development- Stark Economic Development Board

Ohio Economic Development Association; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Ohio Economic Development Association seeks a strategic Director of Site Strategy and Development to manage a portfolio of development-ready assets in Stark County. You will align site supply with traded sector strategy, infrastructure capacity, and wage growth objectives, and build a proactive, data-driven site advancement framework.

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development, you will lead a disciplined pipeline across industrial, commercial, and key residential sites, deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field with at least 5 years of progressive experience.
• Experience in economic development, land development, commercial real estate, infrastructure planning, public-private partnerships, or related field.
• Salary range $85,000–$100,000 with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead site strategy and portfolio development for development-ready assets.
• Develop proactive, data-driven site advancement framework.
• Collaborate with executives and board on decision making.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical mindset

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in economic development, urban planning, or related field

Job description

Position Overview

March 19, 2026 | Jobs

SEDB seeks a strategic and analytically minded leader to serve as Director of Site Strategy and Development. This role manages Stark County's portfolio of development-ready assets as a competitive regional market, ensuring site supply aligns with traded sector strategy, infrastructure capacity, and long-term wage growth objectives. The Director is responsible for building and advancing a disciplined, prioritized pipeline of industrial, commercial, and strategically important residential sites. The role moves beyond reactive inquiry response and establishes a proactive, data-driven site advancement framework that strengthens Stark County's ability to compete for high wage investment. This position carries clear accountability for measurable improvements in site readiness and competitive positioning and is expected to contribute independent analysis that informs executive and board-level decision making. This position reports to the Vice President of Business Development.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in economic development, urban planning, public administration, real estate development, business, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic development, land development, commercial real estate, infrastructure planning, public-private partnerships, or a related field.

The position offers a salary range of $85,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Application deadline: April 1, 2026