Will County Center for Economic Development

Career Opportunities

Job Title:	Vice President Economic Development
Department:	Economic Development
Supervisor:	CEO/President

Job Purpose:	Serves as the director of the CED's Economic Development Program and day to day management of the economic development support staff and consultants. Reports to the President & CEO
Job Summary:	Responsible for the development and implementation of the CED's business retention, expansion and recruitment program. Manage the Will County business assistance program.
Working Conditions:	Office environment. Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Required to work overtime hours (BOD meetings, special events, Village Hall meetings, etc.) Same-day, local travel and occasional out-of-town trips.
Compensation:	Competitive wage and benefit package with complete medical coverage and 401k participation.

Essential Job Functions (listing most important first):

1.	Develop the annual economic development work plan for the CED, including the setting of specific goals and objectives and preparation of the budget;
2.	Manages the business development prospect portfolio for the CED;
3.	Oversees the development and management of the CED business marketing program. Manage the web site and data bases used in business recruitment and retention;
4.	Administer the Will County Tax Abatement Program. Manage the Will County business Assistance Program.
5.	Serves as director of the Will Economic Network (WEN). Meet with municipalities and tour their communities. Represent CED at events and trade shows;
6.	Manages the CED's Workforce Development programs;

Supervises:

Economic Development Coordinator and economic development
contractors and consultants.

Submit a cover letter and a resume to: john.greuling@willcountyced.com
This job will remain posted until filled.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed;
it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the
employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance
with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To
perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each
duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on the"at-will" basis.

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