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1. Reauest Des i tion: Please describe the Wgrk this position will erform. Include a <br />Job descril2tion and any other Pertinent information. <br />The position of Executive Director plans, implements and evaluates the efforts of the <br />Ellensburg Business Development Authority (dba CenterFuse) to connect resources so <br />that businesses can start, grow and prosper. The Executive Director reports to a nine - <br />member Board of Directors and performs work including but not limited to: <br />Establish a strategic direction for the organization that balances daily operations <br />and the implementation of strategic efforts within an evolving environment. <br />Lead business attraction, including partnering with local, regional and statewide <br />agencies to create and promote opportunities for businesses in Ellensburg. <br />Identify sources of and maintain data on economic activity to inform current <br />performance and future areas for growth. <br />Assist with matching businesses to available space. <br />Consult with existing businesses; address needs for expansion and trouble shoot <br />issues, <br />Coordinate closely with local, state and federal partners to pursue development <br />agreements. <br />Communicate clearly and openly to establish and maintain a high degree of trust <br />among partner organizations and governments. <br />• Lead efforts in securing funding support from external sources. <br />• Identify, recruit board members well suited to supporting the mission, goals, and <br />strategic direction of CenterFuse. <br />• Source, identify, and implement required economic development tools, programs <br />and initiatives to further the competitiveness of Ellensburg in the regional <br />business community. <br />Promote the stated -designated Opportunity Zones and county -wide Free Trade <br />Zone. <br />Partner with local officials (city and county) on the proper structure of incentives <br />intended to assist businesses with relocating to, or expanding within, Ellensburg. <br />o Create and manage an annual budget. <br />• Schedule and coordinate monthly board meetings and special meetings. <br />Manage tenant relations for one facilities, including invoicing, collections, <br />complaints, and processing payments. <br />Create and sustain intentional and effective communications including a digital <br />presence (website and social media), in-person business recruitment (community <br />introductions, onboarding, presentations), and promotional (earned/paid media, <br />swag). <br />Financial reporting, bookkeeping and accounting. <br />Represent CenterFuse at workshops, conferences and meetings. <br />