Community & Economic Development Director

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

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, community development, economics, environmental public health, finance, geography, marketing, planning, political science, public administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in economic and community development or a related field.
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, AICP certification, CEcD certification, and two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial contact for zoning and development-related applications, business and land development inquiries, and economic development initiatives.
• Lead the City's business retention and expansion program and related efforts to support start-up entrepreneurs and existing businesses grow and prosper.
• Provide leadership and vision for community planning, proformas, tax increment financing, and municipal development initiatives.

Skills

Economic development

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/community development/economics or related field

Five years of experience in economic and community development

Preferred: master's degree, AICP, CEcD, two years supervisory experience

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.

Applications will be accepted until November 24, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Only complete application packets including cover letter, resume, and City application will be considered.

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