Economic Development Director -- Thomson-McDuffie County (Georgia)

SUMMARY

The Economic Development Director shall be the primary staff member responsible for assisting the Forward McDuffie, Inc., Board of Governors in the formulation, management and oversight of all economic development policies, plans, and programs for McDuffie County and the City of Thomson. In addition, the Economic Development Director shall provide consultation and recommendations for the promotion and development of the City of Thomson and McDuffie County. The position requires significant interaction with public officials, economic development agencies, industrial development and business representatives and citizens, and an understanding of the principles and practices of economic development and land development.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Economic Development Director reports to the McDuffie County Manager, with assistance from the Thomson City Administrator, and works closely with the Forward McDuffie Board of Governors (Board) and Chairman of the Board, who provides input on performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Responsible for the joint economic development efforts of the following: Development Authority of McDuffie County (Development Authority); City of Thomson Downtown Development Authority (Downtown Authority) and Thomson McDuffie County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. Tourism Board (Tourism Board). Assist the Thomson-McDuffie County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) with advice on economic development, as needed.

2. Serves as liaison between the Boards and public and private local, regional and state entities and agencies involved in economic and industrial development; represents Forward McDuffie, Inc., on various local, regional and state committees.

3. The Economic Development Director shall assist in the preparation, implementation and annual update of a five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. This includes the development of a day-to-day operations budget comprised of funding from various public sources, as well as private donations. A full accounting of all funds and the expenditures shall be audited annually.

4. Promote available public property to prospects and facilitate sale of such property, to include coordinating arrangements between attorneys, lenders, brokers, owners, buyers and the proper public entity.

For more information, please visit: https://www.thomson-mcduffie.gov/bc-forward-mcduffie/page/economic-development-director 

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Thomson, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person