The Decatur County Development Corporation is in search of an Executive Director to manage the non-profit organization to support Economic Development in Decatur County, Iowa. The Director will serve as the COO of the organization, and will be responsible for all day-to-day activities and long term strategy for business retention, business expansion, and business recruitment. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Shannon Erb, Board President, at serb@dcdciowa.org by April 15, 2022.
Job Title: Executive Director of the Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC)
Job Description: It is the role of the Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) Executive Director to facilitate economic growth for Decatur County, IA by fulfilling the following duties as Chief Operating Officer of the organization:
- Focus on supporting existing businesses in Decatur County with business retention and expansion efforts.
- Develop and apply specific local, regional, and state-wide resource tools to support local business development and recruitment efforts.
- Maintain a strong relationship with the following boards by regularly attending meetings:
- Leon Chamber of Commerce/Development Board
- Lamoni Development Corporation (LDC)
- Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI)
- Leon Chamber of Commerce
- Lamoni Chamber of Commerce
- Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
- Iowa Rural Development Council
- Small Business Development Center
- Rotary Club of Decatur County
- Stay up-to-date on Iowa Area Development Group and Iowa Economic Development Authority programs, projects, and business incentives.
- Maintain and promote DCDC’s Revolving Loan Fund and other RLFs for entrepreneurs and expanding businesses.
- Oversee all financial activity for the organization managed in QuickBooks, and submit payroll taxes to the state on a quarterly basis and federal taxes on a monthly schedule.
- Attend business recruitment events.
- Attend local, regional and state networking events.
- Work closely with the South Central Small Business Development Center.
- Organize monthly Board of Directors meeting and report on monthly activities, financial reports, and current events of the organization.
- Organize annual meeting in January and provide report on the annual success of DCDC.
- Implement on-going training activities for existing businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Attend and report to City Council Meetings upon the request of Council, or when projects warrant a discussion.
- Direct all marketing efforts of the organization.
- Attend on-going training sessions and seminars regarding economic development endeavors.
- Seek grants and funding to apply towards economic development.
- Lead and assist in community development programs.
- Maintain a healthy relationship with the business community and all residents in Decatur County.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Decatur County, Iowa
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in non-profit management preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in Economic or Community Development organizations as a staff member or volunteer preferred.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships, and networking.
- Self-driven leader with ability to multitask and manage many projects at once.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, assign, and manage the work of volunteer boards and committees.
- Valid driver’s license, and ability to insure.
- Ability to work with business, community, and governmental leaders effectively.
- Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
- Ability to deal with problems and make sound decisions.
Education: BA/BS Degree plus 3-5 years’ experience in economic or community development preferred but not required.
How To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Shannon Erb, Board President, serb@dcdciowa.org by April 15, 2022.