Description

Work is performed under the executive direction of the Fallon Tribal Development Corporation (FTDC) and immediate oversight of the FTDC Board of Directors who review work through conferences and reports. This is professional and administrative work coordinating the allocation of FTDC’s Operational Budget. The Economic Development Director will confer with FTDC’s Board personnel regarding the purchase and sale of business enterprises and/or investment property on a speculative or commission basis for the Tribe. Reviews trade journals, business opportunity advertisements, or other publications to ascertain business enterprises or investment property up for sale. Investigates financial rating of business, customer appeal for type of merchandise, and desirability of location for type of business, or condition and location of investment property. Estimates cost of improving business or property and potential market value to determine resale value. Oversees management of repairs, remodeling, or redecoration of property investments, and the purchasing of competitive merchandise. Initiates the installation of sound management practices to improve the value of property or business acquisitions, and contacts prospective clients. Describes to the FTDC the selling points of properties or businesses, emphasizing such factors as improvements made and profit potential. Executes the sales of businesses or properties to buyer, and makes arrangements for escrow and title change via our attorney. Maximizes profit for our Tribal economic development efforts, planning strategies to attract businesses and encourage expansion and retention of existing business to promote a stronger economic base and promote the Tribe as a viable option for the location of business/industry by contacting local, regional, national and international businesses.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Represents the Fallon Tribal Development Corporation in matters related to economic development by attending meetings of the FTDC Board of Directors and the Fallon Business Council.

2. Represents and actively promotes the Tribe and Corporation at meetings, presentations, trade shows and through development of proposals and related materials.

3. Works with the Board of Directors and Tribal Officials to ensure support, prepares economic research for FTDC’s review, implements strategic planning and overall coordination of the Tribe’s assets as related to their economic potential in the development of businesses.

4. Provides assistance and advises the Board on the coordination of Tribal economic development activities as they impact local, regional, national, and international entities, as well as the general public.

5. Attends economic development forums, tradeshows, and fairs to market the Tribe’s potential resources; locates/seeks and hosts potential developers; assists businesses in expansion and relocation plans and performs research for project ideas for the Board and the Business Council.

6. Drafts and presents economic development policies related to tax incentives, infrastructure development and such other issues to the Board and Business Council for formal adoption and implementation.

7. Represents the Board of Directors and the FTDC before various other committees, boards, commissions and task forces related to promoting economic development.

8. Directs and performs activities such as research, analysis and evaluation of technical information to determine feasibility and economic impact of proposed expansions and developments.

9. Acts as a technical advisor to the Board and is the liaison between the Board and government representatives at all levels; assumes responsibility as intermediary and/or connecting link with neighboring communities, various Chambers of Commerce, educational facilities, real estate developers, service clubs, and other public and private organizations having interest in Tribal, regional or broadly-based economic development.

10. Establishes positive and proactive communications with and among the Board of Directors with regard to strategic plans, policies, programs and operations; generates strategic plans and policy for the Board’s approval and performs effective overall prioritization and management of the Board approved work plan.

11. Analyzes and stimulates business responses and prepares media releases and communication to stimulate interest in the community to promote the Tribe as a community business partner complementing the community at large.

12. Prepares agendas for monthly meetings and facilitates the meetings as required; responsible for attending all meetings of the FTDC Board of Directors

13. Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum qualifications

1. Possession of Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Marketing or closely related field, preferably with advanced degree and five years of advanced economic development experience; requires experience in government and public/media relations, tourism, and marketing; an ability to exercise mature judgment, confidentiality, and responsible decision-making in accordance with established policies and procedures of the FTDC Board and/or separate standard operating procedures.

2. Previous business experience in the private sector and at a local level is preferred, or equivalent combination of training and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $82,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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