Job Opening: CEO, Watertown, NY
/Position: Chief Executive Officer
Agency: Watertown Local Development Corporation
The Watertown Local Development Corporation (WLDC), a local economic development agency based in Watertown, NY, seeks a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization and promote economic expansion and prosperity in the City of Watertown. The WLDC is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors who set policy, goals and direction for the organization. Major areas of focus include business development, loan underwriting, management of customer accounts, asset and cash flow management and marketing the WLDC’s loan funds to foster job growth, elimination of blight and to elevate the overall economic environment in the City. The CEO will oversee and manage all aspects of the organization, develop and maintain relationships with existing and new clients and work with partner organizations throughout the area. The selected candidate will provide strategic leadership working with the Board of Directors to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies.
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This is a specialized professional planning position with primary work assignments focused on the areas of historic preservation, neighborhood planning and urban design. In addition to these responsibilities, the incumbent performs general professional planning duties in the office and in the field. General direction and project assignments are received from the Director of Planning, Housing and Community Development. The details of the work are independently planned and carried to completion. Work is performed independently with other planners both as support and lead staff. Supervision may be exercised over c