Job Description

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY

The Jeffco EDC has three distinct verticals: Economic Development, West Metro Chamber of Commerce, and Leadership Jeffco. We believe the cornerstone to a healthy community is access to quality jobs. EDC’s three verticals work across the community to attract, retain, and expand job opportunities. From small businesses to larger corporations, we are the one-stop shop for developing and attracting business to Jefferson County. With a cross-section of government, non-profit, and for-profit board members, the EDC is the only place in Jeffco where this collective comes around one table. Jeffco EDC plays a pivotal role in fostering widespread economic opportunity by spearheading job creation across diverse sectors for all community residents in the county and all six cities.

The next President / CEO is inheriting a high performing team and organization that is well-positioned to lead Jefferson County in creating jobs and strengthening the local economy through community collaboration. Our economic development is world-class, having secured over $5 billion in new capital and more than 10,000 jobs since 2020. Jeffco is one of the top counties in Colorado to attract state-level incentives, and our retention program engages over 200 companies per year. Our Chamber team has led a resurgence in membership since the Chamber came under the EDC umbrella in 2022. By aligning programs and events with emerging trends and members’ interests, we have doubled our membership and created ‘must-attend’ events countywide. Our Leadership Jeffco team has bolstered the long-standing Leadership Jeffco program and rounded it out with a youth leadership program, an alumni program, and the Peer Community Leadership Exchange. This vertical allows the organization to test ideas and programs in partnership with others to address the most challenging issues facing our community.

Collectively, we build community through economic development.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The President & CEO of Jeffco EDC is both a strategic and inspiring executive who will set the vision for the organization. This leader builds strong, inclusive partnerships across industry, , non-profits, and government to advance economic prosperity in Jefferson County.

Skilled in organizational management and revenue generation, the President & CEO leads teams, secures funding, and creates quality jobs for residents, while ensuring effective local and state policies support these goals.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Visionary and Inspiring Leadership:

• Provide the organization with the visionary leadership to carry out its mission, long-term strategic plan, and annual program of work, inspiring teams and partners.
• Mobilize partners to actively collaborate in driving economic growth and prosperity in Jefferson County
• Act as the key spokesperson, promoting the organization and the region through personal appearances and media resources to local, regional, national, and international audiences with strong communication skills.

Represent the organization and the region at all pertinent public and private sector functions.

• Ensure each vertical’s work is aligned with the larger mission of the Jeffco EDC as well as annual and multi-year strategies.
• Assist the Board in governing policy development and lead the organization’s strategic plan implementation, demonstrating adaptive leadership.
• Embrace an empowering leadership style that promotes goal attainment through staff development and retention.

Relationship and Partnership Development:

• Develop and maintain effective, inclusive relationships with stakeholders, government leaders, community and business leaders, and economic development officials.
• Promote economic development within Jefferson County’s unincorporated areas and support the efforts of municipalities in the county, working in partnership with elected, appointed, and volunteer leadership.
• Interact with key business, government, and institutional leaders, as well as development professionals throughout the region, acting as a key networker.
• Provide leadership in representing Jeffco EDC as a strong partner with the Metro Denver Economic Corporation, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and other groups.

Strategic Execution & Growth:

• Grow and retain capital investment and job creation in Jefferson County.
• Spearhead EDC investor retention and attraction, ensuring alignment with annual and multi-year goals.
• Develop and manage a financial strategy to support the organization, overseeing financials and communicating effectively with investors.
• Evaluate all current and potential funding sources; identify new funding resources with board support, including directly soliciting investment from diverse sources.
• Implement a cohesive marketing strategy focused on business development, creating new marketing and branding initiatives.
• Lead government affairs initiatives and advocacy efforts.

People Leadership & Operations:

• Manage all functions related to staff and Human Resources, fostering an empowering and developmental environment.
• Oversee the programmatic and administrative operations of the organization.
• Assist in removing barriers that could impede progress across the organization's verticals.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills; effective presentation skills with multiple audiences at the public, private, and media level.
• Ability to effectively articulate EDC’s goals, objectives, and policy positions.
• Experience bringing groups and individuals together around complex issues.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic and capital plans for a multi-faceted organization.
• Experience creating programs and initiatives that focus on increasing economic vitality across broader regions.
• Successful experience forging productive alliances across private, public, and governmental sectors and leading public/private partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the financial affairs of an organization and communicate effectively with investors.
• Successful in working with diverse public sector and private business leaders to develop and execute on strategic objectives.
• Experience with governance issues and effective interactions with a Board of Directors.

To Apply: Please email a one-page cover letter about how you have built partnerships around a common economic development goal with a resume to chair@jeffcoedc.org. The first round of applications will be reviewed by May 30, 2025. We will not accept LinkedIn applications only. Please email.

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