Director Of Community And Economic Development

WHY WHEDA? WHEDA serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financial and technical resources to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small businesses, and agriculture.

WHEDA values Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion as part of our culture.

WHEDA is an equal opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

WHEDA has a remote work policy where certain employees may enjoy a remote work schedule, based on position and business needs. See more details below related to this specific position. WHEDA is seeking a Director of Community and Economic Development to join our Marketing and Communications as a remote employee.

This position is a “rural/ home office” position, and the work schedule is determined based on the business/division needs. Though regular work is performed remotely, regular travel throughout the state will be expected based on business needs. The position of Director, Community and Economic Development, provides direction and leadership for the overall business, customer relations and community development functions of the Authority. The primary objective of this position is to lead a state‐wide team to establish and maintain strategic relationships throughout the State of Wisconsin to advance the work of the Authority, improving the quality of life for Wisconsinites.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Strong adherence to confidentiality in working with clients and vendors. Attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot for process improvement. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure. Successful prioritizing and management of work projects.

Hiring Range for this position is from $112,934 - $142,361 Annually. Offered Salary will be based on qualifications and internal pay equity. WHEDA provides a competitive salary and WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package which includes retirement, health insurance and deferred compensation programs.

WHEDA employees participate in the State of Wisconsin benefit package (https://www.wheda.com/about-wheda/careers/benefits). WHEDA offers an excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance, State Retirement plan; 457 Deferred Compensation, Group Term Life Insurance (and optional term life insurance for family members), Disability Insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacation time twenty eight (28) personal holiday hours, Twelve (12) paid legal holidays per year, tuition reimbursement program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Designs, directs and implements the Authority’s overall community relations function and community development activities.
• In partnership with the Executive Office and Director of Marketing & Communications.
• Raises awareness of Authority in the marketplace and ensures consistent corporate image.
• Designs, directs and implements major initiatives, to drive community involvement, public/private partnerships and coordination of other state agencies to address the growing need for affordable housing and Economic Development opportunities within the state.
• Directs and leads the statewide Community and Economic Development line of business which includes the Authority’s Tribal Liaison and the Authority’s Emerging Business/Supplier Diversity staff.
• Ensures the Authority is upholding their commitment to our State’s Tribal Nations per the Tribal Consultation Policy.
• Oversees staff’s outreach, data collection, networking and strategic initiative project management efforts.
• Performs supervisory duties, including hiring, training and coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action.
• Ensures that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Measures the effectiveness of the CED team functions and is an agile leader implementing change as needed.
• Creates and maintains partnership relations with stakeholders that support the Authority’s efforts holistically across business lines; including, but are not limited to realtors, lenders, developers/owners, community development organizations, philanthropy other State HFA’s and WI municipalities.
• Serves as a connector, convener and subject matter expert to our partners, providing creative and innovative responses to stakeholders.
• Participates in the overall management of the Authority.
• Collaborates with cross functional partners, such as Commercial Lending, Legal, Finance, Executive Office, Members Loan Committee (MLC), and the Board of Directors.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Advertising, social media or a closely related field AND 6 years of progressively responsible, professional level experience directly related to the area of assignment, including 3 years of management level experience OR a combination of education and experience.

Interested candidates can apply online at WHEDA.com. Questions can be directed to whedahr@wheda.com.

An Equal Opportunity Employer Operating Under an Affirmative Action Plan.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.