Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Management
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst, Business Administration -
Business
Business Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Analyst, Business Administration
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives
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Position OverviewThe St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) is a Missouri non‑profit corporation organized for the purposes of advancing the social welfare, health, and economic interests of the St. Louis region and its residents.
In furtherance of its organizational purposes, STL Partnership provides governmental economic development services to both St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis.
STL Partnership aligns regional efforts in business development, business finance, entrepreneurial support, and international trade services and provides a broad range of services to boost innovation and entrepreneurship, support business retention and expansion, enhance the region's global relevance, and revitalize communities. It is a key facilitator of initiatives to encourage equitable economic prosperity and resiliency in the region.
Position DescriptionResponsible for managing strategic initiatives of STL Partnership and implementing regional economic development activities utilizing the various agencies, programs and leadership in St. Louis City/County, including the Executive offices, appropriate City/County departments, STL Partnership divisions, municipal leadership, state, business organizations, and private sector leadership to streamline and expedite development across the St. Louis region.
Strategic initiatives include advancing the STL Partnership Strategic Plan, identifying and pursuing economic development funding opportunities, and connecting to other initiatives.
The Vice President of Strategic Initiatives reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and President.
Job Duties- Develop, monitor, and provide guidance on implementation tactics for STL Partnership's Strategic Plan through coordination with division leaders and board members.
- Collaborate with internal and external groups to track strategic initiatives by establishing benchmarks, monitoring progress, analyzing data and ensuring and sustaining the momentum needed to reach agreed upon outcomes.
- Ensure the themes of collaboration, inclusion, and performance are achieved.
- Develop Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) in collaboration with Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the five counties comprising the St. Louis Region:
City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Jefferson County and Franklin County. - Provide co‑leadership along with Greater St. Louis, Inc. of the EDA's Build Back Better Regional Challenge for the Advanced Manufacturing Tech Triangle. Responsible for Cluster Development and Governance.
- Serve as Regional liaison for all EDA funding applications within the St. Louis region to ensure alignment, avoid multiple applications for the same opportunity, promote collaboration among entities to speak with one regional voice.
- Prepare and present all documentation necessary to maintain STL Partnership's AEDO certification through the International Economic Development Council.
- Serve on various boards and commissions as requested by the CEO and President.
- Serve as leader for the Partnership's Grants Committee. Identify potential funding opportunities for STL Partnership divisions that match federal, state, local grant request opportunities and identify charitable foundations with an economic development objective and assist with the application and related process.
- Represent STL Partnership and assist in implementation of special projects and strategic initiatives as undertaken by the various STL Partnership divisions.
- Provide consultation with the operational team for St. Louis Venture Works four incubators to better maximize and leverage the centers and tenant performance.
- Participate on leadership team for Wellston/LCRA redevelopment projects to include industrial parcels, MET Center renovations, and new housing.
- Develop and maintain relationships with City/County government, metropolitan St. Louis business leaders, developers, university led initiatives, other leaders within the St. Louis region.
- Provide vision and leadership in establishing long‑term plans that promote cooperation…
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