Executive Director

$160,000 - $175,000/Yr

Unclassified - Pflugerville, TX

Full-time - Executive

Pflugerville, TX

About the position

The Executive Director of the Pflugerville Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is responsible for leading the organization in promoting economic development activities within the City of Pflugerville. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations, overseeing staff, and ensuring the implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The Executive Director will work closely with the Board of Directors to develop initiatives that encourage business attraction, retention, and expansion, ultimately contributing to the local economy's growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Board of Directors to develop initiatives and policy designed to encourage economic growth through business attraction, retention and expansion programs that result in the creation of jobs and capital investment.
• Develop and implement the comprehensive economic development strategic plan, incorporating internal and external goals that align with local, regional, and other stakeholders and partners.
• Analyze key industry sectors and develop targeted markets for business development.
• Hire and manage staff to conduct the business of the Corporation subject to the Board's approval of the budget.
• Responsible for the financial oversight of the corporation, working collaboratively with City finance in the preparation and administration of annual budgets, forecasting, annual audits and making financial recommendations to the Board.
• Represent the Corporation before the City Council, in all economic development negotiations, at corporate activities and events, at professional conferences and events relevant to economic and community development, and serve as the Corporation's media spokesperson.
• Manage the overall structuring, financing, incentive negotiation, and deal closure on behalf of PCDC.
• Attend recruiting functions including broker events, site selection conferences, trade shows, venue marketing, and related events as needed.
• Provide PCDC exposure and involvement in events hosted by other local, regional, national, and international economic development and business groups and at education and workforce events.
• Work in partnership with educational leaders, business partners, and other aligned organizations to further the workforce development system.
• Work to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with local, state, and federal government officials, educational leaders, community stakeholders, and business leaders to further the region's economic strength and diversity.
• Manage and develop maximum use of the assets owned by the PCDC to include, but not limited to land, leases, road and utility expansions, and other types of development approved by the Board.
• Develop, research, and maintain qualitative and quantitative data regarding local industry for marketing efforts and to provide information for press releases and marketing materials.
• Maintain & improve professional knowledge, accreditations and alliances through educational conferences, seminars and/or webinars.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher with major work in business, communications, economic development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in economic development in a Type 4A or 4B corporation or other economic development organization.
• Experience with contract and project management, budget analysis, and record keeping.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of economic development.
• Demonstrated ability to attract new businesses, including high-quality retail, restaurants, mixed-use developments, office, and technology-related businesses.
• Experience working with site selection consultants and real estate brokers.
• Knowledge of applicable Texas economic development laws, governmental laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, contract administration procedures, and municipal budgeting processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification(s) in economic development (CEcD, EDFP, PCeD) is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range between $160,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the successful out-of-area candidate.