Community & Economic Development Director

City of New Richmond; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New Richmond seeks a Community & Economic Development Director to provide leadership and vision for one of Wisconsin’s fastest growing communities. You will be the initial contact for zoning and development inquiries and will drive economic development initiatives and programs to support startups and existing businesses.

The role requires a strong background in planning, economic development, and public finance, with a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of community planning and economic development principles.
• Experience with zoning, municipal finance, and development processes.
• Familiarity with tax increment financing and public sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for community and economic development.
• Serve as the primary contact for zoning and development-related inquiries.
• Lead business retention, expansion programs and support for startups and existing businesses.

Skills

Community planning

Economic development

Zoning

Municipal finance

Tax Increment Financing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

The City of New Richmond is seeking a Community & Economic Development Director to provide leadership and vision for one of the fastest growing communities in Wisconsin. This position serves as the initial point of contact for zoning and development-related applications, business and land development inquiries, and economic development initiatives. They lead the Citys business retention and expansion program and related efforts to support start-up entrepreneurs and existing businesses grow and prosper.

The position requires a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of community planning, economic development, operating and capital proformas of potential developments, tax increment financing, zoning, municipal finance, and municipal government operations.

A bachelors degree in business, community development, economics, environmental public health, finance, geography, marketing, planning, political science, public administration, or a related field is required, as well as five years of experience in economic and community development or a related field. Preferred qualifications include a masters degree, AICP certification, CEcD certification, and two years of supervisory experience.

Salary range is $105,000 - $133,500 annually. Starting salary will be determined based upon experience and qualifications.

Salary/Compensation: $105,000 - $133,500 per year