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17P. a T,` CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Job Title: Director of Economic Advancement Status: Full -Time / Salaried / Exempt Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 depending on qualifications and tenure Department: Economic Development Reports to: Chief Executive Officer SUMMARY The economic advancement director is responsible for planning, staffing, advising and overseeing economic development related functions, and must coordinate with all departments relating to events and activities of the Chamber. Also overseeing the Associated Development Organization duties of the county under the regulations of the State of Washington Department of Commerce. To be successful in this role, you will need a deep understanding of business growth, opportunities within Kittitas County. You will also need excellent public relations and verbal communication skills. This single position will lead or have a high probability of recommending and implementing a course of action with our municipality partners. DUTIES AND — may include Establish and maintain development related relationships with consumers, business community, economic development planning advisory boards, economic development agencies, elected officials and governmental agencies in furthering the County's economic development goals. ■ Meet with affected property owners in potential economic development areas to assess and coordinate the county's economic development efforts. • Collaborate with the Council of Government for the advancement of overall economic development goals and objectives. • Meet with Main Street programs in Kittitas County to assess and coordinate economic development efforts. Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favorable public views of the organization's contract obligations. • Ensure chamber website is updated, current and correct with best practices for: Business & Industry Recruitment, Business Retention & Expansion, Workforce Development, Real Estate Development & Reuse, and Small Business and Entrepreneurial Assistance information. • Adhere to contracted budgets to avoid overruns. • Track key performance areas& identify items to work on for future trends. ■ Updating the cost of living study, relocation guide, and other relevant marketing data sets and tools • Serving as the point of first contact for all new business inquiries from the Department of Commerce, site selectors, or other sources • Meet with SBDC Certified Advisor monthly to assess small business retention and expansion efforts. ■ Meet with Non-profit Advisor monthly to assess non-profit and not-for-profit assistance efforts. Preparing and editing promotional publications to maintain favorable public views of the organization's contract obligations. ■ Develop, implement, and participate in special business community events to promote business development and vitality. • Perform public relations related tasks on behalf of Kittitas County, including physical and digital press releases, press conferences, and social media. • Develop, implement effective resource publications to encourage new business, communicate potential economic development areas, reporting market research and available incentives throughout Kittitas County.