The Economic Development Director is a one-person department with shared administrative support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public or business administration, economic development, urban planning, or related field. A Masters Degree is preferred. Position requires a minimum of three years of responsible experience at a level which required the administration or management of projects and programs in economic development, entrepreneurial support, economics, business assistance, public facility or infrastructure development, commercial development, public and/or private finance, or workforce development. Experience in Urban Renewal is also preferred.
The Focus Areas of this position include:
- Implementation of the Goals within the City’s Urban Renewal Plan and related Urban Renewal Grant programs.
- Assisting in the recovery of the economy following the pandemic by supporting existing businesses.
- Managing the Ignite Center for Entrepreneurship in collaboration with Northeast Oregon Economic Development District.
- Working closely with La Grande Main Street Downtown (LGMSD), participating on the LGMSD Board of Directors and Chairing the LGMSD Economic Vitality Committee.
- Responding to recruitment opportunities.
- Preparing the City to transition into Resiliency and a pro-active recruitment strategy in the future.
For a full job description visit our website at www.cityoflagrand.org