Strategic Economic Development Director

DDA Human Resources, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 71,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

HSA

Life & disability

Paid holidays

Retirement

Vacation

Job summary

City of Staples, Minnesota invites applications for an Economic Development Director. This role oversees the City’s economic development, community development, and marketing initiatives, serving as primary liaison for development projects and business assistance.

The Director acts as Executive Director of the Staples Economic Development Authority and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in local government, economic development, financial management, business ownership, or business operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the City’s economic development, community development, and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison for development projects and business assistance efforts; act as the Executive Director of the Staples Economic Development Authority.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Public Administration or related field

Job description

City of Staples, Minnesota invites applications for an Economic Development Director. This role oversees the City’s economic development, community development, and marketing initiatives, serving as primary liaison for development projects and business assistance.

The Director acts as Executive Director of the Staples Economic Development Authority and requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of related experience.