Executive Director - Chisago County HRA EDA

Minnesota City Jobs; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chisago County Housing & Redevelopment Authority-Economic Development Authority (HRA-EDA) seeks an dynamic Executive Director to lead countywide economic development, housing oversight, redevelopment, and grant administration. Reporting to a five-member board, this role guides strategic initiatives to grow and prosper Chisago County.

A bachelor's degree in economic development, public administration, business, or finance with at least five years in economic and community development is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economic development, public administration, business, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic and community development.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with grant writing, business development, housing programs, financial management, and public-private partnerships is desirable.
• National Development Council certification and housing development experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead countywide economic development, housing management oversight and development, and redevelopment initiatives.
• Oversee grant administration and the Small Business Development Center satellite service.
• Drive strategic initiatives that support community growth and prosperity in Chisago County.

Skills

Leadership

Economic development

Public administration

Community development

Grant writing

Public-private partnerships

Financial management

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Chisago County Housing & Redevelopment Authority-Economic Development Authority (HRA-EDA) is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Executive Director.

Reporting to a five-member appointed Board, this leadership position is responsible for advancing countywide economic development, business retention and expansion, housing management oversight and development, redevelopment, overseeing the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) satellite service, grant administration and strategic initiatives that support community growth and prosperity throughout Chisago County.

Qualified candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in economic development, public administration, business, finance, or a related field, along with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in economic and community development. A master's degree is preferred. Experience with grant writing, business development, housing programs, financial management, and public-private partnerships is highly desirable. National Development Council certification and housing development experience are preferred.