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Director - Economic Development –

Fredericksburg, VA.

The Director - Economic Development will focus on sustaining and growing a healthy economy in the REC footprint by providing direction and oversight of commercial and industrial (C&I) member strategy and plan implementation, project management, and internal and external coalition building to support business retention and expansion (BRE) and business attraction (BA) efforts.

Will serve as the Economic Development point of contact for REC and manages REC staff responsible for C&I member projects, ongoing service support and engagement. Reviews, executes, and recommends amendments to department strategic plan. Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and monitors all policies, practices, and procedures related to BA and BRE for C&I accounts while mitigating risk to the Cooperative.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Urban & Regional Planning, Public Administration, or related curriculum preferred or equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Professional certifications or training in economic development preferred. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in economic development, a strong working knowledge of the practice of economic development, and active participation in economic development organizations are required. Experience should include increasingly responsible positions involving project management; budgeting; business attraction, retention, and expansion; and measuring program results. Prior work experience or knowledge of land development, financial and/or energy markets and infrastructure development preferred.

The total compensation and relocation package is competitive and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. In recognition of the vital role each employee plays every day, we provide a very strong benefits package.

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Applicants: Use our website myrec.coop/careers to apply for the opportunity.

Please indicate the Job Posting ID 27FB09092024.