Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region Hiring for Operations Director at Rutland, VT Full Time

At Chamber and Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR), our mission is to use collaboration, creativity, and ingenuity to create a regional economic climate conducive to business growth by recruiting talent and businesses of all kinds, growing and retaining employers, while creating a bridge to community and cultural organizations which promote healthy and vibrant neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life in Rutland County.

The main function of the position is to support the Executive Director with a specific focus on the duties and responsibilities outlined below. Professional development and travel may be required, and evening meetings may occur in addition to standard working hours. The Executive Director provides supervision and regular and ongoing feedback.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees, implements, and documents all State and Federal performance requirements.
• Oversees the activities of the Finance and Compliance Manager in cooperation with the Executive Director.
• Attends all state DED and other economic development meetings as assigned by the executive director.
• Conducts regular business and municipal government visits to determine needs with a specific focus on growth, actively leveraging State and Federal programs where appropriate.
• Seeks and coordinates grants relating to economic development strategies.
• Monitors, markets, and operationalizes CEDRR’s Revolving Loan Fund to the full benefit of area businesses, with the appropriate involvement of the Finance Committee.
• Responsible for audits, budgeting, accounting services, payroll, bank accounts, financial reporting, invoicing, leases, insurance, and contract services with the appropriate involvement of the Board of Directors, committees, and other staff.
• Oversees the maintenance and marketing of a comprehensive list of business site locations.
• Works with the Executive Director to refine and implement strategies of the organization.
• Manages the activities of the Finance, Real Estate, and Business Development Committees, supports the Executive Director with Policy Committee work, and serves as support for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Oversees the maintenance and development of the organization’s real estate portfolio with the appropriate involvement of the Real Estate Committee and Board of Directors.
• Serves on boards and committees that align CEDRR’s mission at the direction of the Executive Director.
• Attends meetings as the representative of CEDRR as assigned.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge and interest in learning about economic development, local organizations, and the regional economy.
• Education and experience related to supporting a fast-paced public office setting.
• Interested in meeting new people who have diverse interests and needs.
• Flexible and collaborative.
• Able to work independently; self-directed.
• Effective and efficient organizational skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
• Working knowledge of office systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher, and WordPress.
• Experience and/or interest in researching requested topics.
• Able to travel as requested.

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Lyle Jepson at [email protected] with “Operations Director Resume” in the subject line.