Director of the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax District

Position Overview

The Director of the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax District (CCED) oversees the planning and execution of CCED strategies. This role includes managing board meetings, programs, activities, and administrative procedures. The Director also handles policy development, projects, legislative coordination at all levels of government, and public relations as needed. The position reports to a senior executive at the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City (EDCKC).

Essential Job Functions

• Managing all affairs of the district delegated by the Board of Commissioners as set out in the Bylaws.
• Developing the organization as it expands and grows.
• Evaluate and coordinate redevelopment within Kansas City, Missouri, eastside business and neighborhood districts as defined by the CCED boundaries.
• Communicating externally with all proper and necessary constituencies: public and private investment prospects, businesses, special interest groups, community and/or civic organizations, the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager, the President of the EDC, the general community, and the EDC Board of Directors; all designed to develop understanding, harmony, and cooperation toward stated objectives.
• Supervising the design of marketing plans and programs to show strategies and actions to be used in both general and specific terms for target areas and individual projects.
• Implementing yearly strategic planning events with the Board of Commissioners for the fostering of creative and critical thinking in the development of both short and long-range programs and projects.
• Marshalling of expertise and assistance from members of the Board of Commissioners and other community leaders, both public and private.
• Communicating to the CCED Board, City stakeholders, Board of Directors of the EDC, and the general public through various media in order to fulfill the responsibility of appropriate correspondences and disclosures to the community at large.
• Establishing, in conjunction with the staff, and submitting to the CCED Board a Business Plan with departmental goals and objectives.
• Undertaking other reasonable assignments as approved by the Board of the CCED.
• Seeking to resolve any policy conflicts among EDC agencies. 

Specialized Responsibilities:

• Serve as a liaison between CCED stakeholders and the City of Kansas City in monitoring compliance with ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, to fulfill statutory obligations required by CCED guidelines.
• Ensure that the request for proposals (RFP) and advertisements to bid include contracting opportunities and qualification details required to bid on CCED projects and are aligned with the goals of the district. These RFPs must be posted on time and ultimately certified with the City of Kansas City, Missouri.
• Ensure that each developer/contractor is aligned with the contractual obligations required to comply with CCED guidelines.
• Identifying projects that can deliver early successes, as well as those requiring longer time frames but offering substantial long-term benefits, is essential. The execution of these initiatives involves securing appropriate financing packages and coordinating all necessary elements to successfully conclude negotiations and arrangements.
• Preparing and submitting both an operating budget and capital budget for review and approval, plus the appropriate reporting to the Board of Commissioners on performance against such budgets.
• Coordinate all program and project activities with the appropriate EDC staff and ensure that all covenants of agreements between the City and the EDC are strictly observed.
• Promoting yearly staff development and empowerment programs designed to foster critical thinking, job enhancement, and strategic planning within CCED operations. 

Professional Skills and Qualifications:

• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects across varying timelines simultaneously.
• Exemplary oral and written communication abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Creative and critical thinking skills to identify relevant information and address complex challenges.
• Proven project management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Qualification Requirements:

• The Director shall have expertise in project planning, redevelopment activities, and at least 5 years of experience in project administration and direction.
• A broad knowledge of planning, redevelopment, development, design issues, city, state, and federal redevelopment regulations, programs and activities, land use development, financing issues, municipal, local, and state taxation issues.
• The Director shall be responsible for overseeing legal and contract matters, project and personnel management, and quality control for overall development issues related to CCED.
• The Director shall have the ability to initiate and complete activities and responsibilities with the direction and assistance of the President of the EDC and communicate to the EDC Board of Directors, CCED Board of Commissioners, ProspectUS Plan, City Council, Mayor, and the City Manager, concerning these activities on an ongoing basis as required.

Education & Experience:

• Required: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, Planning, Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Bonus: Graduate degree in a related field

Computer Skills:

• General proficiency in the use of personal computers and general business software, including word processing, spreadsheets, database packages, and having a general familiarity with computer-based mapping information systems

Residency Requirement:

• Must reside within the city limits of Kansas City, Missouri, or be willing to relocate. 

For more information and a full job description, visit our website at www.edckc.com