Economic Development Director

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Organization:
Will County Center for Economic Development (CED)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $85,000–$100,000

Senior level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Non-profit Organizations

With a population exceeding 700,000 and sustained demand for industrial, commercial, and residential development, the Economic Development Director plays a direct role in shaping how growth happens for Will County. This position sits at the center of high-impact site selection projects, business expansion decisions, and public-private collaboration that translate strategy into real investment and job creation. For the right professional, this role offers trust, visibility, and the opportunity to help close deals that materially shape the county’s economic future.

CED is seeking an Economic Development Director to lead industrial and commercial development projects from initial inquiry through site selection and closing. This is an externally facing role with significant autonomy and direct collaboration with the President & CEO on major projects.

• Lead business attraction and retention projects
• Manage site selection RFIs and coordinate site visits
• Provide financial analysis and incentive modeling
• Track all project and partner activity in Hub Spot CRM
• Represent CED independently in external meetings
• Present to boards, councils, and elected officials

5 – 7 years of economic development experience preferred; strong project management, communication, and analytical skills; experience with site selection and incentives; CRM experience preferred.

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