Old Colony Planning Council · 2 days ago
Economic Development Director
Brockton, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveOld Colony Planning Council (OCPC) assists cities and towns in planning for present and future needs. The Economic Development Director will provide leadership on budgeting, staffing, and economic development strategies while managing grant applications and regional projects.
Architecture & Planning
Responsibilities
Reports to the Executive Director and works with relevant members of OCPC?s various departments providing leadership on budgeting, staffing, work program, contracts, and the region?s overall economic development strategy and recommendations on priority projects as well as other projects aligned with the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), and other district priorities for economic development
Supervises, directs, and monitors the budget and work program for the Senior Community and Economic Development Planner, including economic development planning, projects, grant applications, contracts, and reporting; the Economic Development Committee (EDC), and implementation of the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Functions as an advisor to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and the Council, on regional economic development goals and objectives, plans and strategies
Represents OCPC as the point-of-contact on economic development issues when interacting with federal, state, local, and other organizations and agencies
Engages with municipal representatives, business owners, real estate developers to understand issues, needs and priorities including long-term goals and planned initiatives to identify opportunities aligned with regional economic development priorities and vision
Oversees management of the Regional Economic Development Committee, including staffing, committee membership, meeting schedule, and agenda as they relate to the work program and implementation of the CEDS under the EDA Partnership Planning Grant Program
Advocates for and implements programs and projects to encourage long-term regional economic growth in the OCPC EDD consistent with the CEDS as well as other local and regional economic development plans and documents
Oversees all economic development initiatives; Identification and research of funding opportunities, grant funding applications, and projects, i.e., economic development planning and strategies, downtown revitalization, feasibility studies, brownfields cleanup and redevelopment, design and engineering, construction, and deliverables as assigned to staff
Maintains a portfolio of regional economic development projects, development activities and relevant data on employment, private investments, and federal, state, and local resources and investments
Qualification
Required
Experience in economic development planning and project management
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Ability to secure and manage financial support from external sources
Experience in grant writing and administration
Knowledge of federal, state, and local economic development policies and programs
Excellent communication and public outreach skills
Ability to engage with municipal representatives, business owners, and real estate developers
Experience in managing committees and working with diverse stakeholders
Strong analytical and research skills
Ability to maintain a portfolio of economic development projects and relevant data
Benefits
Massachusetts State Benefits (GIC)
Mileage reimbursement
Education benefits
Flexible hybrid in-person/ remote work schedule
Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
Company
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) is a governmental entity that was established under state statute in 1967 as a comprehensive regional agency to "prepare plans for the physical, social and economic development of the District".
Founded in 1967
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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