Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corporation (GDRC) - Executive Director
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Davenport
Job Description Overview: The Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corporation (GDRC) seeks to contract an Executive Director. The Executive Director will be an Independent Contractor who will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight on a contractual basis. This individual will be responsible for the overall direction of the GDRC, ensuring its programs and initiatives align with its mission, vision, and values. The position requires a dynamic leader with experience in management, financial oversight, and organizational growth. This position will be working in collaboration with GDRC key stakeholders, leading the effort to establish a new industrial park in Davenport/ Scott County which will include, but may not be limited to land acquisition, site certification/readiness, compliance with all city codes, including zoning, property marketing, site walk-throughs with potential developers, and other duties as assigned. Independent Contractor Key Responsibilities: • Leadership & Management:, • Provide executive leadership, direction, and oversight for GDRC’s day-to-day operations., • Develop and implement strategies to achieve short and long-term organizational goals., • Act as a liaison between board members, economic development staff, and stakeholders, • Manage development and improvement initiatives on property controlled/owned by GDRC., • Manage operating and support functions of GDRC whether within or outsourced to third party. (Pursuant to Board approval and any agreement for services.), • Working with other landowners/ developers, facilitate development ready sites., • Strategic Planning:, • Develop and execute GDRC’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment with its mission and vision., • Analyze internal and external trends to drive organizational growth and sustainability., • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of the organization., • Promote development of ready property (land and related building structures)., • Support and participate in prospect visits as requested by Iowa Economic Development Authority or Quad Cities Chamber Executives., • Financial Management:, • Oversee the GDRC financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting., • Ensure the efficient allocation of resources and compliance with fiscal policies., • Work closely with the finance team and board to monitor and manage organizational budgets., • Prepare, operational and capital financials plans, • Stakeholder Engagement:, • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including funders, clients, and partners., • When requested or needed, represent the organization in public forums, conferences, and community events., • Operational Oversight:, • Manage key operational functions including HR, IT, and program management., • Ensure the implementation and evaluation of programs and initiatives in alignment with the organization’s mission., • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies., • Facilitate negotiation of contracts between the City, private developers and/or other governmental and private entities for major high profile development projects and consistent with the target profile, • Participate in Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce Executive Team regional economic development sales trips with Board approval., • Board Relations:, • Support and work closely with the board of directors, providing them with timely and accurate information., • Assist in the recruitment and development of board members., • Ensure that the board is well-informed and involved in key organizational decisions., • Proven experience (typically 10+ years) in executive leadership, preferably in Economic development/land acquisition., • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, fundraising, and resource allocation., • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously., • Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills., • Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities., • Advanced degree in business administration, nonprofit management, or a related field., • Experience in change management and organizational transformation. Independent Contractor Compensation: * Contractor will be compensated commensurate with experience, with the understanding that the Contractor will devote 50 hours per month to the Work and paid on a monthly basis. The fee will be prorated for any partial months. How to Submit Response for Proposal: #hc165343