What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Development & Investment Attraction Director position at this role at the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation?
Location: Remote (Wisconsin-based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt
Reports To: Business & Investment Attraction, Senior Director
About WEDC
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) works with businesses, communities, and partners statewide to foster innovation, support job creation, and strengthen Wisconsin’s competitive position. Driven by a mission to make Wisconsin the best place to live, work, and build a business, WEDC is a purpose-driven organization that values integrity, collaboration, and forward-thinking solutions, and invests in its people so they can help invest in Wisconsin’s future.
WEDC is a Wisconsin-based organization with a remote-work-first environment. Remote work is expected to be performed in the state of Wisconsin.
Role Overview & Key Responsibilities
The Site Development & Investment Attraction Director leads efforts to identify, develop, and promote industrial sites that support business attraction and investment across Wisconsin. This role combines strategic site development, stakeholder engagement, and industry alignment to strengthen the state’s competitive position for large-scale projects. In this role, you will:
- Lead industrial site development initiatives that support business attraction efforts
- Identify and advance development-ready sites for manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial users
- Serve as a subject matter expert on site readiness, infrastructure, and permitting requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with site selectors, corporate real estate professionals, and development partners
- Support RFI/RFP responses with site data, feasibility insights, and permitting considerations
- Maintain and enhance a statewide inventory of industrial sites and related data
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to improve site readiness and reduce development barriers
- Supervise and mentor assigned staff or interns
Salary : $72,200 - $90,300