The Greater Wilkes-Barre Growth Partnership (GWBGP) and Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce (GWBCOC) is seeking a President/CEO who will serve as the Chief Executive overseeing economic development and member services for a service territory of 280,000 and a membership base of 1,000. Applicants are encouraged to find out more about our dynamic organization at www.wilkes-barre.org.

The future President/CEO, who will report to the Board of Directors, will bring with him/her a strong record of execution and exceeding goals. He/she must possess strong finance and analytical skills and the ability to self-educate, evaluate and assess new opportunities that will drive the mission of the organization. This CEO will have outstanding leadership skills, which will allow him/her to build a culture that rewards performance and motivates a team of professionals to become a national role model in community service and development.  The candidate will have a proven track record of building partnerships with key community members and demonstrate they have a 24/7 entrepreneurial mindset.

The new CEO will focus on three key goals for the next five years:

1. Job creation through company recruitment, retention, expansion and entrepreneurial development activities;
2. Provide Compelling Chamber Membership Programs and Services through membership retention, public advocacy and focused program development; and
3. Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the organization through multiyear operating campaigns, maximizing real estate asset base and attracting public support for new initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

1. CEO or equivalent experience: 5+ years successful experience as a Chief Executive Officer and/or 10+ years of senior management experience within a private company, economic development organization, chamber of commerce and/or similar non-profit organization.
2. Membership Experience: Must have experience successfully managing a membership based organization.
3. Real Estate Development & Management: Must have experience in the development and management of industrial/commercial land and mixed-use downtown projects.
4. Fund Raising: Raised public funding or private equity or significantly participated in a similar process in order to provide for the successful growth of an organization.
5. Education: BS/BA degree or higher, or equivalent. Additional industrial specific professional development and continuing education preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward a cover letter and resume to: trishw@wilkes-barre.org with "President's Position" in the subject line. Only electronic submissions which follow these guidelines will be accepted.

Top executive for economic development organization serving eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Reports to 45 member Board; 16 staff, $2.4MM budget including public and private funds for economic development. Overall responsibility for economic development/jobs, economic development lending, investor collaboration, operations, fundraising, finance. Ideal candidate will have the vision, energy and drive to lead economic development growth and jobs in our region. The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).

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Operation Oswego County, Inc., a not-for-profit economic development organization, is seeking a full-time Marketing & Development Manager to manage marketing and communications activities, as well as all fundraising initiatives for the organization.  Operation Oswego County is a full service economic development organization that has been in business since 1953.

Qualifications for this position include a Master’s Degree in a related field or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of four years’ experience in marketing, promotion, communications and/or fundraising activities.  The candidate should have a strong emphasis in writing and web site development/electronic communications.

The annual salary range is $40 to $50K, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefit package.  Starting date is negotiable.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume with a list of professional references to:

Search Committee
Operation Oswego County, Inc.
44 West Bridge St.
Oswego, NY  13126

Please note that this search remains open until the position is filled.

Operation Oswego County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

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