Director - Economic Development

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match
• Life and Travel Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

What is a Director – Economic Development?

The Director of Economic Development is responsible for developing and owning the economic development growth strategy for the organization. This individual will work with both external and internal partners to align the corporation’s goals to the economic development priorities of our service territory. The Director – Economic Development will possess a firm understanding of the service territory’s major infrastructure assets that will be essential in driving economic growth.

This individual will partner with local, regional, and state economic development agencies to support business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts.

What does a Director – Economic Development do?

• Leads the development of an enterprise-wide strategic plan consistent with the corporation’s stated growth goals.
• Coordinates internal and external planning resources to identify and map infrastructure assets, then overlays available property attributes to develop a database of existing sites for economic growth.
• Identifies and promotes all federal, state, and local incentives, including energy programs, that align with economic development goals.
• Identify industry clusters that align with the local, regional, and state economic development priorities.
• Designs and leads targeted outreach and marketing campaigns to attract new business investment from identified industry clusters to the service territory.
• Conducts ongoing engagement with existing businesses within the service territory to strengthen retention and support expansion opportunities.
• In coordination with internal teams, assembles business cases and return on investment analyses for potential company capital expenditure to serve new economic development loads.
• Represents Central Hudson at economic development forums, business round tables, and community planning sessions.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction for the Economic Development team.
• Supports emergency storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Director – Economic Development?

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Public Affairs Information Systems / Information Management or related field and at least 10+ years of demonstrated economic development or business development experience
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels in an interactive team environment
• Proven record of driving successful outcomes in collaborative initiatives and complex economic development projects.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), portfolio/project management tools, and the ability to learn new computer software programs quickly
• Ability to multitask, pay close attention to detail, and adapt to a variety of support environments and assignments
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred

• Deep experience and knowledge of state and local economic development programs and incentives as well as a comprehension of the regulatory environment affecting economic development projects in the service territory.
• Existing, deep relationships with state and local officials engaged in the economic development environment.

Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2026
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Pay Range: $126,500 - $196,100

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, arrest or conviction record, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy-related condition, domestic violence victim status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance employment in individuals who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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