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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Manage Community Development and Housing. Evaluates and plans human service delivery programs, including preparation of operating budgets and financing plans; Evaluates and anticipates the operational impact of new and proposed state and federal legislation; Evaluates the impact of proposed policy and procedural changes upon existing programs, activities, and service delivery; Analyzes impact of legislative, policy, procedural, and funding changes on existing or proposed programs; Ensure Human Service agencies' compliance with HUD regulations regarding eligible activities and eligible expenses.