Economic Development Director

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Northwest Regional Development Authority :

The Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) is recognized as a highly credible organization known for catalytic project investments and strong financial management practices.

The RDA was created to partner with others in the heavy lifting required to develop the infrastructure that will make Northwest Indiana economically vibrant.

The legislation that created the RDA directs us to focus on our region’s collective assets. These regional assets are interrelated as the basic building blocks of a local economy that must become globally competitive.

Role Overview :

The Economic Development Director is responsible for overseeing the newly created Transit Development Districts (TDD). The TDD captures the incremental growth in local property taxes and local income taxes.

The captured incremental revenues would be distributed to the RDA for reinvestment back into the TDD. This position is responsible for coordinating with other municipal and county economic development officials in NW Indiana and ensuring the TDD incremental dollars are wisely reinvested back into the communities.

Day in the Life :

Coordinate and form partnerships with other municipal and county economic development officials in Northwest Indiana.

Coordinate with private developers that wish to invest in the TDDs in Northwest Indiana. Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc.

makes recommendations for improvement.

Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.

Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.

Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.

Monitor agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.

Communicate with news and other media outlets, responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.

Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues ( federal and / or state agency directors, etc.).

Coordinate, review and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,;but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

What you need for success :

a Bachelor's Degree and 1+ year of experience, or

5 years of relevant experience in Economic Development

Effective communication skills and the ability to foster strong partnerships with stakeholders.

Extensive knowledge of agency and / or organizational program(s) and business practices.

Extensive knowledge of State programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.

Ability to develop and / or measure program outcomes.

Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.

Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.

Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.

Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. perceives the impact and implications of decisions.

Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information, and to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer