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Executive Director – Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County |
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The Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County, Ohio, is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to establish and implement a comprehensive economic development plan for the county; build collaborative partnerships with local, regional and state-wide economic development organizations; and to lead and manage the organization. The ED must be skilled in all aspects of running an economic development organization, and will work with the Board of Trustee in establishing, implementing and maintaining policies/procedures to achieve the overall mission of the organization while developing networks/partnerships with private and public stakeholders. Key responsibilities include development and implementation of a strategic plan, build collaborative partnerships with the public and private sector, lead an active business recruitment effort, lead a proactive retention process, seek new revenue sources to include grants, manage the organization staff and finances in a sound manner. The successful candidate will have a track record of proven success and understanding of economic development, government relations, media and public relations, fiscal management, and possess a strong public presence with 5 to 10 years of economic development or related experience. A Bachelors degree is required, an advanced degree is preferred. A professional certification and/or further Economic Development accreditation (CEcD, EDFP) is highly desired. Residency in Ashtabula County will be required. Send or email (
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) cover letter, resume, references and compensation history to Sharon Wilson, Kent State University at Ashtabula, 3300 Lake Road West, Ashtabula, OH 44004. For the full job description, see the Growth Partnership website: http://www.ashtabulagrowth.com/.
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