Executive Director
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Commonwealth Regional Council Executive Director Farmville, Virginia Apply Now Title: Executive Director Organization: Virginias Heartland Regional Economic Development Alliance Supervisor: VHREDA Board of Directors Salary: $95,000 to $125,000 Located: Office in SEED Innovation Hub in Farmville, Virginia General Statement of Job The Executive Director of the Virginias Heartland Regional Economic Development Alliance (VHREDA) is a visionary leader dedicated to driving sustainable economic growth across six counties of Virginia (Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward). This role involves fostering dynamic relationships between private businesses, community stakeholders, and government entities to create an environment ripe for business retention, expansion, and new ventures. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Envision and demonstrate the potential for economic development efforts tied to strategies across member localities, equity, and sustainability to stimulate growth in this region. Set and achieve measurable economic development goals, including job creation, business retention rates, and regional investment growth. Maintain excellent documentation for reporting to the Board. Proactively explore and create initiatives, programs, and development opportunities to inspire growth and establish a strong workforce in the region. Develop strategic partnership opportunities across local, regional, and statewide organizations, which expand economic activity and economic opportunity. Recognize new areas and trends where the VHREDA can provide services to assist localities, K-12 schools, and higher learning institutions to increase revenue indirectly by producing a larger tax base. Help identify new areas and trends to assist the region's existing businesses to expand, contributing positively to the economic base of the region. Create opportunities in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, technology, or agribusiness. Grow with the organization professionally through networking or certifications. Maintain the highest level of professionalism and dedication modeling strategic use of time and resources to the benefit of the VHREDA service area. Partnership Development Work with, and regularly communicate with, organizations whose missions are centered on entrepreneurial support, ensuring a cohesive plan to support entrepreneurs. Build and maintain relationships at the local and state level that will lead to the development of regional cooperative programs which improve the economic outlook of the region. Identify and capitalize on opportunities to further partnerships between applicable state and federal agencies, VHREDA members, and adjoining areas. Participate in applicable outside committees and boards. Provide advice and technical assistance to the other VHREDA partner organizations. Manage VHREDA communications. J-18808-Ljbffr