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Economic Development Director, Part-Time
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date:
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - 5:00pm
The Town of Durham, NH (Pop. 16,009), seeks a part-time Economic Development Director or subcontractor responsible for the planning, management, and coordination of economic development activities. The position works under the supervision of the Town Administrator and will be assigned to work closely with the Economic Development Committee. Duties are performed independently and include proactively recruiting new businesses, support existing businesses, and encouraging strategic development and redevelopment; prioritizing key economic development initiatives consistent with the Master Plan and Town Council goals, developing strategies to attain those goals, and working tenaciously to bring them to fruition; establishing and maintaining on-going relationships with UNH concerning commercialization efforts on and off campus; developing and nurturing professional working relationships with business owners and managers, real estate developers, commercial realtors, and other local and regional entities, and encouraging them to locate or expand business in Durham; and maintaining an online economic development presence. This position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of successful economic development activities, municipal and state laws, rules and regulations that apply to economic development work, knowledge of the local and regional commercial real estate market, and the ability to apply economic development and smart growth planning principles to resolving problems while maintaining productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. A Bachelor’s degree plus professional experience in economic development and either real estate or business development and planning is required. A strong track record in Economic Development is preferred.
Compensation negotiable DOQ. A complete job description for this position can be viewed under "Supporting Documents" below. Submit resume or letter of interest to Town Administrator, 8 Newmarket Road, Durham, NH 03824 or electronically to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us; deadline is December 21, 2018 or until filled. EOE.
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