REDI Director

Job Title: Director of REDI (Regional Economic Development Initiative)
Program area: Economic and Community Development
Job Objective: Coordinate and oversee a successful multi-county regional economic development effort in West Tennessee.
Essential Functions:

Responsible for developing an asset based regional economic strategic plan with base line benchmarks
Identifying and developing “Centers of Interest” such as education, workforce development, economic development, broadband deployment, etc.
Organize and conduct group meetings of these “Centers of Interest”
Developing a communication strategy for “Centers of Interest” stakeholders
Work closely with local leadership to identify areas of regional collaboration
Serve on local committees, advisory boards, task forces, etc. when requested or representation is significant to the agency or program
Serve as liaison between agency and primary consulting firms
Facilitate public relations efforts within program area
Perform related tasks as assigned
Seek out and identify sources of funding for REDI and assist in preparing applications for such funding

Marketing and Community Relations
Essential Functions:

Represent the organization to the community in conjunction with the Director and other staff members
Work closely with WestStar Leadership Alumni to develop an understanding of regional economic development and to encourage participation in REDI
Develop a working relationship with local, regional, and state economic development agencies
Assist in the coordination of marketing efforts internal and external to the organization

Administration
Essential Functions:

Provide regular reports to the Director and stakeholders as required
Attend organization and staff meetings as required

Minimal requirements/Performance Standards:

Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience) required
Minimum five years experience in the field of economic and community development
Public speaking and presentation experience
Ability to effectively collect, organize, and retrieve large amounts of data
Knowledge and ability to utilize office equipment and computer software
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Ability to work cooperatively with staff and community stakeholders
Must have valid Tennessee driver’s license and reliable vehicle for transportation

Salary: $50k-$60K depending on experience. Excellent benefits include agency paid health, dental, and vision insurance. SWTDD is a participant in the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS)

Send Resume To:
Joe W. Barker, Executive Director
Southwest Tennessee Development District
27 Conrad Drive, Suite 150
Jackson, TN. 38305

Or email to:
jwbarker@swtdd.org