Executive Director 

A Missouri Nonprofit Corporation

JCEDC is seeking an energetic leader to continue our organization’s effort to stimulate the growth of the economy of Johnson County, Missouri through retention and expansion of existing commercial and industrial enterprises and proactive recruitment of new commercial and industrial employers to the area.  The director reports to a Board of Directors and interacts with key business, government, and institutional leaders, as well as economic and community developers throughout the region.

Johnson County is located at the eastern edge of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area with US Highway 50 and State Highway 13 intersecting at Warrensburg, the county seat.  Johnson County, which has a diversified industrial base, has a population of 52,000 and is the home of Central Missouri State University and Whiteman Air Force Base – the home of the B-2 Bomber.

Position requirements:  Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study, with at least 5 years of management and economic development experience preferred.  Candidates must possess a comprehensive knowledge of marketing, business development, and sales.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the creation and retention of primary jobs.  Previous experience in grant writing and solicitation of program funding from state, municipal and corporate sources and development of public/private partnerships in economic development will be considered.  Well-developed communication and organizational management skills required.

The position has a primary residency requirement within ninety days of hire date.  Benefits and salary negotiable.  Application deadline: February 15, 2006; position open until filled.  To apply, submit cover letter and resume showing salary history to:

Ms. Delores Hudson, President

Johnson County Economic Development Corporation

P.O. Box B

Warrensburg, MO  64093