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Economic Development
Group of Kittitas County
PO Box 598
221 East 4th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
P: (509) 962-7244
F: (509) 962-7141
edgkc@kittitasedc.org
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Employment Opportunities
TITLE:
Executive Director
ORGANIZATION: The
Economic Development Group of Kittitas County
POSITION STATUS:
Full time
SALARY: $62,000 to
$70,000 depending on qualifications
BENEFITS: Health
insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays
The Economic Development
Group of Kittitas County, located in Ellensburg,
Washington, is seeking an Executive Director. Ellensburg
is a charming college community of approximately 17,000
that is 100 miles east of Seattle on the eastern slope
of the Cascades Mountains. Ellensburg boasts excellent
schools, cultural activities and access to superb
outdoor recreation. Kittitas County has approximately
38,000 residents.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Economic Development
Group (EDG) is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation that leads
and oversees economic development in Kittitas County. It
is the county’s designated economic development entity
and receives funding through state, county and private
sources. The EDG also contracts with the City of
Ellensburg to manage the Ellensburg Business Development
Authority (EBDA) which focuses on economic development
in Ellensburg. Both organizations have boards of
directors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
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Promote Kittitas
County and Ellensburg as places to do business and
encourage businesses to locate or expand within the
county.
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Promote the services
of the EDG and EBDA.
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Provide assistance to
businesses and entrepreneurs with business plans,
available loans, licensing requirements and
financial analysis.
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Help businesses find
site locations.
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Be knowledgeable of
local, state and federal resources
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Oversee operations and
maintenance of the EBDA-owned building at the
airport business park and the City of Ellensburg’s
business incubator.
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Market those
facilities and recruit new tenants.
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Oversee the design,
financing, and construction of any new EBDA-owned
buildings.
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Oversee the business
micro-loan fund.
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Supervise a staff of
one.
GENERAL DUTIES
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Develop effective
relationships with governmental partners and with
private stakeholders like local chambers of commerce
and downtown associations.
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Develop and manage
annual budgets with the board treasurers.
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Respond to board and
executive committee requests for support and
information.
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Coordinate meetings.
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Track and attend city,
county and other relevant meetings.
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Apply for occasional
grants.
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File appropriate
paperwork and reports with granting entities.
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Attend conferences.
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Perform other duties
relevant to the position and as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES
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Relevant economic
development experience.
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Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent certifications or experience.
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Strong leadership
skills.
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Ability to communicate
effectively, orally and in writing.
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Knowledge of financial
and record keeping procedures.
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Ability to work
effectively and neutrally with diverse groups, meet
deadlines and set priorities.
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Ability to maintain
confidentiality.
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Grant writing and
fundraising experience preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The position is based in
the Ellensburg office but includes travel to projects,
facilities and other communities.
Work hours are as
necessary to accomplish responsibilities. Hours will
sometimes be longer than normal and will sometimes
include evenings, weekends and holidays.
SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS
The position will remain
open until filled although candidates will be reviewed
beginning December 1, 2008. Applications with cover
letters may be submitted via mail, fax or e-mail to:
Executive Director Search
Committee
The Economic Development Group of Kittitas County
221 E. 4th Avenue
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Fax: 509-962-7141
E-mail:edgkc@kittitasedc.org
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