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Job AnnouncementExecutive Director Economic Development Council of Mason CountySalary Range: $67,000 - $90,000 DOE/DOQApplications due electronically by: October 18, 2013The Job The Executive Director of the Economic Development Council of Mason County works with leaders in business, government, education and non-profit entities to grow and diversify Mason County’s economy. The Executive Director manages one full-time staff member, and reports to a board of directors that is made up of leaders from business and government. The EDC’s priorities are: Business Retention & Expansion – To keep local enterprises in the area and to support their continued growth and expansion Business Recruitment – To attract new business operations that compliment and diversify Mason County’s economic baseBusiness Climate Improvement – Maintain, enhance or change factors that impact business investment, operations and employment growth in Mason County.EDC is a private, non-profit 501 (c) 6 corporation and has been in continuous operation for nearly 30 munityMason County is a rural community with a resource based economy located on the Olympic Peninsula approximately 30 minutes from the State Capitol of Olympia, Washington. The county has a population of 61,000 people.Mason County is unique in that it has one incorporated City (Shelton). Located on Hood Canal and the gateway into Olympic National Park and Forest, as well as south Puget Sound, there are many recreational opportunities. Primary industries in the community are: Timber, value added forest products, manufacturing, shellfish (aquaculture), floral greens, and state & local government. The EDC’s strength is in its broad-based membership of business owners and individuals committed to excellence and continual improvement. The EDC works diligently to coordinate local economic development activities by forging strong connections with government agencies (City of Shelton, Mason County, Ports, Public Utility Districts) community groups, interested citizens and other stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce and the Realtor Association. EDC also connects with the private business and those industries that are within our cluster groups (forest products, food processing, manufacturing, technology, and health care).Executive Director Selection Criteria The Executive Director, with policy direction by the Board of Directors, provides leadership to the EDC in its mission to help the local economy diversify, increase opportunities for commuters to work closer to home, and expand the number of primary jobs available through business recruitment, expansion, and petitive candidates must demonstrate ability and accomplishments in the following areas: Business experienceHas senior level leadership and marketing experience in an economic development environment and demonstrated successful outcomes in business retention, expansion and recruitmentCollaborationStrong collaborative skills with case examples resulting in community-wide change and accomplishment of specific munications skillsExcellent written and verbal communications skills including dynamic public speaking capabilitiesEducationFour year college degree Economic development Proven ability to understand, communicate and implement a community’s economic development process. LeadershipVisionary and focused leader with the ability to build relationships of trustThe ability to facilitate goals into specific action.Non-profit experienceExperience in fundraising and mobilization of a non-profit organization.Ability to work well with a 19 member board of directorsFundraising, grant writing, and fulfillment skillsGovernment relationsPublic – private sector partnering abilityPublic relations and media engagement skillsCompensation PackageSalary Range: $67,000 to $90,000 to include to following:RetirementFamily Health Insurance Life InsuranceDisability InsuranceVacation Personal LeaveCompensation is negotiable upon job offerApplication ProcessEDC of Mason County’s Search Committee will review all application information (resumes, salary history, and other documentation) to select a group of semi-finalists. Personal or telephone interviews of the semi-finalists will result in up to three finalists, who will be invited to further interviews with the board, staff members and potentially members of the community. Additional background information on EDC, the Mason County, and economic development plans and budgets will be provided to finalists prior to interviews.All application information is to be submitted electronically to Kristy Buck, EDC Board Chair at info@ with the following subject line: (Your Name): Application for EDC Executive Director. For additional questions contact Kristy at 360-490-0958.Applications must include the following:Formal Cover letter (separate from email cover)Chronological resumeCompensation requirements if outside the advertised range for this position.Semi-finalists will be asked for references, so candidates should be prepared to provide at least two employment references; at least two community-related references; and one or more business client references when requested.Applications are due no later than close of business on October 18, 2013. We will acknowledge application information receipt by return e-mail. A competitive salary and benefits package will be negotiated based on the applicant’s history as well as the significant requirements, responsibilities, and needed experience and qualifications of the position. ................
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