GPEDC Seeking President and CEO

The Greater Paducah Economic Development Council (GPEDC) is seeking candidates for the position of President and CEO. GPEDC is a public-private partnership charged with the retention, expansion and diversification of the economic base of Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky.

Activities of the position include: Identification and recruitment of new businesses and industries to Paducah/McCracken County through a cohesive marketing effort; Development of a quality working relationship with existing businesses and industries to facilitate their retention and expansion; Property management and development; Negotiating incentive packages and closing deals; Being attune to the importance of workforce and education in economic development; And, working collaboratively with a broad constituency including a volunteer board of directors, elected officials, partner agencies, higher education, and state economic development officials.

The ideal candidate will be:

A confident, independent self-starter with a sense of urgency
A creative thinker with marketing prowess
An outgoing, poised, enthusiastic, and effective communicator to a wide variety of audiences
Someone with outstanding interpersonal skills who can forge strong relationships
Skilled with a proven record of public and private sector collaboration
A quick learner with outstanding problem-solving skills
Goal and results-oriented

Technical skills and background include:

Minimum five years experience in economic development or a related environment
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Familiarity with the business and economic climate of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Paducah/McCracken County desired

An attractive compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate. Open until filled. To assure consideration please email your cover letter (addressed to the GPEDC Executive Committee), resume, references, and salary history by 4/1/10 to: Kristin R. Williams at: krw@krwstrategies.com EOE M/F/H/V