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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Dynamic local development corporation seeks experienced, versatile, results-driven economic development professional to pilot the organization’s multi-pronged initiatives to foster economic and community progress in Columbia County NY.
The successful candidate will manage a staff of eight, administer a $1.3 million budget, implement a strategic plan and organizational policies, oversee a $3.5 million small business loan portfolio, leverage economic development funding, maintain relationships with community stakeholders, act as the agency’s spokesperson, and serve as a first point of contact for businesses desiring to grow in Columbia County.