POSITION: Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

JOB SUMMARY:
The CEO position is responsible for the overall management of the office and activities of the Jefferson County Job Development Corporation (JCJDC) and the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency (JCIDA). The CEO is the principal industrial and business promoter responsible for recruitment of new employers and providing assistance to new and expanding businesses in the area of capital financing, tax abatement, and business development. The CEO has the overall responsibility to meet the objectives of the JCJDC/JCIDA through effective organization, supervision, control and performance of staff as well as through contacts with various financial interests, consultants, state and federal government agencies, and local economic development agencies. The successful candidate should come from an environment where emphasis is placed on initiative, seizing opportunities in the private market place, and coordinating a bold approach among community leaders and interests. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

DIMENSIONS OF THE JCJDC/JCIDA
• Annual Budget: $1,400,000
• Revolving Loan Fund: $6,000,000
• Staff: 7
• Operations of Multiple Corporations

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Should possess at least a four-year degree in business, marketing, public administration or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of Industrial Development Agencies and the NYS Public Authority Accountability Act.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and effective strategies associated with commercial and industrial recruitment, development and retention.
• Strong working knowledge of the various economic development programs of the State of New York and federal governments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make public presentations in a clear, concise and engaging manner.
• Extensive knowledge of principles of business administration, planning and operation with emphasis on associated financing and accounting skills.
• Extensive knowledge of administrative principles and methods including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation, as well as management supervision.
• Proven successful track record in the area of economic development project financing that demonstrates a thorough understanding of private, state, federal and local capital financing resources. Economic development certification is preferred.

GENERAL DUTIES
• Develop and implement, through liaison with the JCJDC/JCIDA Boards and various community groups and agencies, goals, policies, procedures as well as work standards for JCJDC/JCIDA.
• Identify and capitalize upon regional, state, national and international business trends and opportunities. Then incorporate this information into an aggressive and proactive marketing program to identify, attract as well as retain commercial and industrial development.
• Develop, implement, and manage the annual budget through monitoring of expenses and project budgets.
• Represent the JCJDC/JCIDA at various government, private and business association meetings, seminars and events.
• Make various presentations to government, private and business associations concerning the activities and objectives of the JCJDC/JCIDA.
• Lead, control and supervise subordinate JCJDC/JCIDA staff in the pursuit of organizational programs and objectives.
• Develop and implement economic development project financing packages to meet the needs of individual new or expanding businesses.
• Establish and/or capitalize new business financing resources through grant development or other means in response to emerging community needs.
• Develop, manage and coordinate the operation of various economic development facilities such as industrial parks, business incubators and industrial/commercial centers.
• Conduct business retention, development and visitation programs aimed at existing businesses within Jefferson County.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Develop and carry out the work plan consistent with the Corporations’ Missions, Goals and Objectives.
• Manage the operations of the JCJDC, JCIDA and Watertown Industrial Center Local Development Corporation.
• Ensure organizations are compliant with all oversight agencies.
• Develop a corporate park at the Watertown International Airport.
• Develop new sources of financing for all sectors of the local economy.

JCJDC and JCIDA are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Qualified applicants send resume and salary history by June 16, 2008 to: Search Committee, JCJDC/JCIDA, 800 Starbuck Ave. Suite 800, Watertown, NY 13601. Or send the same by email to: mahanley@jcjdc.net.