Job Summary: With a passion for rural Minnesota, the Executive Director will take a leadership and coordinating role in cooperation with other public, private, governmental, and educational organizations and agencies, encouraging the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the recruitment of additional businesses to Kandiyohi County. This position is responsible for leading efforts in retention, expansion, and location of businesses in the County.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Economic Development, or related field, five years of experience in the effective presentation of technical economic, business, and/or industrial information and knowledge of information regarding proposed business expansion or relocation, or a combination of education and experience may be considered. A master’s degree and/or Certified Economic Developer certification are preferred.

Apply: Please complete the application process by May 19, 2024. Finalists will be selected on June 10, 2024, and final interviews will be held on July 8, 2024.

Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.