Marshall County Economic Development Council

Executive Director

Position Summary:

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Marshall County Economic Development Council (MCEDC), providing strategic leadership to promote, develop, and diversify the economic base of Marshall County Alabama. This role leads business recruitment, expansion, and retention initiatives; cultivates strong partnerships with public and private stakeholders; and oversees all organizational operations, staff, marketing, and strategic planning to advance the community’s business, industrial, and retail economic competitiveness.

The Executive Director reports directly to the MCEDC Board of Directors.

Minimum Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in economic development, business administration, public
administration, urban planning, marketing, or a closely related field. (Appropriate
economic development field experience and success may be substituted for educational
attainment level.)
● Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in economic development,
business development, public administration, industrial recruitment, or a related field.
● Demonstrated experience in project management, negotiations, and working with
public officials and private-sector leaders.
● Strong knowledge of economic development methods, including incentives, site
selection, industrial development, workforce strategies, and public–private partnerships.
● Proven ability to manage budgets, supervise staff, and oversee complex organizational
operations.
● Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
● Ability to work with confidential information and handle sensitive negotiations.
● Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally and out of state as needed.

Application packets should be sent to:

Marshall County Economic Development Council

P.O. Box 456, Guntersville, AL.  35976

Or electronically to MCEDC Board Chair, Dr. Joe Whitmore, joe.whitmore@snead.edu

Packets should include at a minimum, letter of interest, resume, 5 professional references.

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