Executive Director

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead its strategy, partnerships, fundraising, communications, staff, and operations under the Board’s direction. The role calls for a visible, trusted convener who builds relationships across diverse groups, brings partners together, secures resources, and moves complex community projects from discussion to results. The Executive Director will manage projects, cultivate donors, communicate the organization’s mission, and advance economic and workforce development, transportation, and community initiatives. Success requires building consensus, maintaining political neutrality, and providing disciplined, results-focused leadership. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least five years of experience in economic or community development, nonprofit leadership, workforce development, or a related field; equivalent education and executive experience may be considered. The ideal candidate has a record of building coalitions, managing multi-partner projects, and securing grants, government funding, or private contributions. Strong judgment, credibility, communication, and storytelling skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to a rural or small-city community. Leadership experience in nonprofit or economic development organizations is preferred.