Strategic Community & Economic Development Director

DDA Human Resources, Inc.; Fairmont (MN); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Fairmont is seeking a Community & Economic Development Director who understands planning and zoning, knows how local government works, and is ready to help move a community forward. This is a leadership role in a city of about 10,000 people, focused on housing, redevelopment, and strong relationships with residents and businesses.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of progressive experience in planning and economic development, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in community planning, economic development, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Five years’ progressively responsible experience in planning, economic development, community development, housing, and/or redevelopment, including supervisory experience.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certifications.
• Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certifications.
• Master’s degree in community planning, economic development, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Shape the future by guiding planning, zoning, redevelopment, housing, and economic development initiatives with lasting impact.
• Lead a relatively new department, strengthen collaboration, improve processes, and establish a clear path forward.
• Apply understanding of planning and zoning to real-world challenges while leveraging the community’s needs.
• Provide leadership in a community of approximately 10,000 and influence outcomes through informed decisions.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in community planning, economic development, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field

Master’s degree in community planning, economic development, public administration, business administration, economics, or a related field

Description du poste

The City of Fairmont is seeking a Community & Economic Development Director who understands planning and zoning, knows how local government works, and is ready to help move a community forward. This is a leadership role in a city of about 10,000 people, focused on housing, redevelopment, and strong relationships with residents and businesses.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and five years of progressive experience in planning and economic development, with