Executive Director

Gfoat; Gun Barrel City (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking an Executive Director for the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation to provide leadership in economic development activities. Responsibilities include managing the annual budget, developing strategic plans, and liaising with local government and businesses.

The ideal candidate will have experience in economic development and a proven ability to manage projects and finances. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strategic vision for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic development activities including retail, commercial, and industrial business retention.
• Ability to manage budgets, financial performance, and project proposals.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee economic development activities in Gun Barrel City, Texas.
• Develop and present annual strategic work plans and budgets.
• Serve as liaison with city and county officials on economic efforts.

Job description

The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the Gun Barrel City Economic Development Corporation providing senior level direction, management and oversight of the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas EDC. In general, responsibilities include economic development activities including retail, commercial and industrial business retention and expansion, community development, economic and incentive analysis, strategic planning and collaborating and building relationships with the EDC Board, City administration, Chamber, business community, and commercial real estate representatives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

The Executive Director shall be appointed by the City Council with recommendations from the EDC Board. The employment status of the Executive Director, including hiring, terminating, and placing any other restrictions or qualifications on the Executive Director’s employment, shall be the sole responsibility of the City Council. The Executive Director will contract with and answer to the City Council on all matters pertaining to the Corporation.

The Executive Director exercises direct supervision over the Office Administrator of GBCEDC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assumes full management responsibility for all services and activities related to economic development activities in the City of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
2. Develops and presents EDC Annual Strategic Work Plan, Annual Budget, and proposed projects to the EDC Board of Directors and to City Council for approval. Provides regular executive level reporting to the EDC Board and City Council.
3. Develops and implements projects, recommendations, economic analyses, incentive analysis, and proposed policy changes for consideration by the EDC Board of Directors in keeping with Board directives, the EDC’s Articles, Bylaws and Mission.
4. Develop and manage EDC budget, financial performance, including contracts, accounts payable, receivable, maintains cash flow projections and preparation of financial statements of the EDC. Provides analysis of revenue and expenses to anticipate and propose changes/alterations in EDC’s best interest.
5. Manage a marketing and strategic plan for a long-range economic development program; prepare periodic reports indicating the related activities and progress towards goals and objectives; and advise the GBCEDC Board, City Manager and City Council on issues related to the improvement and enhancement of the commercial tax base.
6. Serve as the liaison with the City of Gun Barrel City and Henderson County, including coordinating the City’s role with tax abatement applications, assist with required permits including building permits, assist with arrangements for water and sewer services, fire code compliance, land use issues, certificates of occupancy and other economic development efforts.
7. Make oral presentations before the City Council and business groups on topics pertaining to the activities of the corporation and economic development.
8. Negotiates vendor contracts for service with the approval of the EDC Board and monitors contract compliance.
9. Manages the branding, marketing, and advertising of the EDC, which represents the City of Gun Barrel City as a wonderful place for business.
10. Maintain and keep the Economic Development Corporation website information current.
11. Initiates, develops and maintains programs to encourage the retention and expansion of existing businesses and industries within the City.
12. Perform other duties and tasks as required by the Board.