The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. This is a fully remote, part-time position with a salary range of $30,000 - $35,000. Applicants must reside in Montgomery County, IL.
The MCEDC Executive Director will be responsible for the following duties/operations:
1. Work with the Executive Committee and other staff to manage operations.
2. Cultivate relationships with all MCEDC members and elected and agency officials at the local, state, and national level.
3. Develop and implement a business retention and expansion (BRE) program to further the mission of the MCEDC.
4. Assist the MCEDC Chairman in preparing for MCEDC Board Meetings and possess a working knowledge of the corporate operation and budget.
5. Communicate regularly with all MCEDC members via quarterly email newsletters, monthly articles in The Journal News, and regularly scheduled interviews with WSMI Radio.
6. Perform frequent and timely updates to the MCEDC Website and Facebook page.
7. Communicate with members to help promote their fairs, festivals, and special events.
8. Promote tourism in the County by publishing updated activities and events to the website, Facebook page, and newsletter
9. Serve as an advocate for local businesses. Keep a current listing of Montgomery County businesses on the MCEDC website.
10. Grant Writing
11. Other duties and special projects as assigned by the MCEDC Board of Directors. Interested parties should email a cover letter, resume, and references by July 26th to: mcedctreasurer@gmail.com