Executive Director

Nassau County Economic Development Board; Yulee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NASSAU COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive and strategic leader. You will advance economic growth, attract capital investment, and create high-quality jobs for Nassau County.

In this role you will oversee fundraising, investor relations, public-private partnerships, and workforce development initiatives while leading staff, budget, and board relations to ensure sustainable impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in economic development, business development, executive leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, investor relations, and revenue generation.
• Knowledge of business recruitment, retention and expansion, job creation, and capital investment.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships and government relations.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, partnership development, and project management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• A bachelor's degree in business, economic development, public administration, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement NCEDB's strategic plan and lead initiatives that attract new businesses and capital investment.
• Advance business recruitment, retention and expansion, site readiness, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Establish measurable goals for job creation and economic impact.
• Lead and grow NCEDB's private-sector fundraising, investor development, sponsorships, and long-term sustainability.
• Cultivate and retain investors; develop new funding sources with the Board guidance.
• Develop public-private partnerships with businesses, developers, and government entities.
• Build relationships with corporate decision-makers and site selectors; manage incentives and resources.
• Maintain partnerships with employers and educational institutions to address workforce needs.
• Oversee operations, staff, budget, and board relations; ensure compliance with laws and policies.

Skills

Economic development

Fundraising

Investor relations

Revenue generation

Business recruitment

Public-private partnerships

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Partnership development

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economic development, public administration, or related field

Job description

NASSAU COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC.

Executive Director — Job Description

Reports To: Executive Committee / NCEDB Board of Directors

POSITION SUMMARY

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive and strategic leader of the Nassau County Economic Development Board (NCEDB), responsible for advancing economic growth, creating high-quality jobs, and attracting capital investment.

The position requires a results-driven leader with demonstrated abilities in fundraising, investor relations, business recruitment, retention and expansion, and public-private partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Economic Development and Job Creation

• Implement NCEDB's strategic plan and lead initiatives that attract new businesses, capital investment, and targeted industries.
• Advance business recruitment, retention and expansion, site readiness, and infrastructure initiatives.
• Establish measurable goals for job creation, capital investment, business growth, and economic impact.

2. Fundraising and Investor Relations

• Lead and grow NCEDB's private-sector fundraising, investor development, sponsorship, and
• Cultivate and retain investors while developing new funding sources to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
• Work with the Board of Directors and Investor Advisory Committee to establish annual fundraising targets and manage the organization's budget responsibly.

3. Public-Private Partnerships and Government Relations

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with businesses, investors, developers, utilities, local governments, and state and regional agencies.
• Collaborate with elected officials, municipalities, and community stakeholders to advance projects and initiatives that strengthen Nassau County's economic competitiveness.

4. Business Development and Marketing

• Build relationships with corporate decision-makers, site selectors, developers, and existing employers.
• Maintain an active prospect pipeline and coordinate appropriate incentives, grants, and resources

5. Workforce Development and Industry Partnerships

• Maintain partnerships with employers, educational institutions, CareerSource, SBDC, to address current and future workforce needs.
• Continue to grow NCEDB’s Business Retention Expansion (BRE) program
• Ensure workforce initiatives are industry-led, with employers actively identifying skills gaps, helping shape training programs, and investing in their future workforce.

6. Organizational Leadership and Accountability

• Manage NCEDB's operations, staff, annual budget, and board relations.
• Represent NCEDB in regional and state economic development organizations and maintain compliance with applicable laws, contracts, and organizational policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in economic development, business development, executive leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability in fundraising, investor relations, and revenue generation.
• Knowledge of business recruitment, retention and expansion, job creation, and capital investment.
• Strong understanding of public-private partnerships and government relations.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, partnership development, and project management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

A bachelor's degree in business, economic development, public administration, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent relevant experience is considered.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The Board of Directors will establish annual performance targets and evaluate the Executive Director based on:

• Financial sustainability: Fundraising, investor retention, private-sector contributions, and diversified revenue.
• Economic impact: Jobs created and retained, capital investment, business expansion, and tax based growth.
• Business development: Recruitment prospects, project advancement, and existing business
• Strategic partnerships: Public-private investment, infrastructure and site-readiness progress, and industry participation in workforce development.
• Organizational effectiveness: Budget management, strategic plan implementation, and