Deerfield Township, (pop. 38,000) Warren County, OH located in southwest Ohio, seeks dynamic, progressive executives wit
EMPLOYMENT POSTING Deerfield Township, (pop. 38,000) Warren County, OH located in southwest Ohio, seeks dynamic, progressive executives with proven leadership skills as candidates for its next Director of Economic Development / Public Information Office position. The ideal candidate will have a diverse background and a comprehensive understanding of principles of development finance, downtown and corridor redevelopment, BRE, small business development and new business recruitment. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have extensive communication and marketing skills; to ensure that all community stakeholders are informed of Township activities, via all communication channels. The Director will lead the Township’s economic development and communications efforts, providing strategic direction recommendations to the Township Administrator and elected officials. The Director represents the Township in relations with the public, community groups, and other, outside governmental agencies. For this reason, the Director will possess strong leadership, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage in a busy environment, and commanding knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to economic development. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can bring leadership skills, business acumen, advocacy and excellent relationship building abilities to the position. Candidates must be able to distill technical information into understandable oral and written presentations with the ability to build consensus among competing interests. Leadership and management skills are very important with the ability to lead an organization utilizing modern management practices and strong communication skills. The ability to effectively analyze and then communicate public policy, to elected officials, is desired. Must have a minimum three years’ supervisory experience in a local or regional community and economic development organization. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Urban Planning, Communication, or related field required. Master’s degree, and professional certifications such as Certified Economic Developer (CeCD) and/or Development Finance Certified Professional (DFCP) preferred. FT, Exempt; salary DOQ, w/ benefits. Cover letter, resume, and contact information for five professional references should be submitted to “Alicia Hamann, HR Specialist, 4900 Parkway Dr., Ste. 150, Mason OH 45040”. For more info, job description, and application visit www.ChooseDeerfield.com ; Job Openings. Position open until filled. Deerfield Township is an EOE.
