Executive Director

The Edventure Group; West Virginia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tyler County Development Authority, Inc. (TCDA) is a public nonprofit corporation serving Tyler County, WV.

The successful applicant will work independently and set the tone and agenda of the organization, with input and approval from the TCDA board of directors. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration, business management, marketing, or related field, plus experience in economic and community development at state or local level and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration, business management, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in economic and community development activities at the state or local level.
• Familiarity with public support services for business and industry.
• Basic understanding of financial management, financial reporting and record keeping, web-based marketing.
• National certification through the Economic Development Institute (CEDC) or Community Development Institute (PCED) is a plus. Willingness to pursue such certification(s) required.
• Skill in written and oral communication is vital.

Responsibilities

• Function independently of daily supervision and will set the tone and agenda of the organization, subject to input and approval by the TCDA board of directors.

Skills

Written communication

Education

Public administration / related field (BA/MA)

CEDC / PCED certification (plus)

Job description

The Tyler County Development Authority, Inc., (TCDA) is a public nonprofit 501©4 corporation. The lead economic and community development organization for Tyler County, WV, the TCDA is governed by a board of directors appointed by the Tyler County Commission and authorized by WV State Code. The TCDA’s mission is the enhancement of the economic opportunity available to the citizens of Tyler County through increased private and public investment.

The successful applicant will be expected to function independently of daily supervision and will set the tone and agenda of the organization, subject to input and approval by the TCDA board of directors.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in public administration, business
  management, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in economic and community development activities at the state
  or local level.
• Familiarity with public support services for business and industry.
• Basic understanding of financial management, financial reporting and
  record keeping, web-based marketing
• National certification through the Economic Development Institute (CEDC)
  or Community Development Institute (PCED) is a plus. Willingness to
  pursue such certification(s) required.
• Skill in written and oral communication is vital.

$50K starting salary plus benefit package.