Director of Community & Economic Development
Village of La Grange, IL
La Grange, IL (15,732) Named one of the Best Places to Live in Chicago Magazine, La Grange is a thriving, family oriented community located 16 miles southwest of Chicago’s loop. The Village is seeking highly professional, energetic and accomplished candidates interested in serving as its next Director of Community and Economic Development. Located in Cook County, La Grange has a bustling downtown with excellent restaurants, high end shops, and an historic movie house. In addition, the community has beautiful neighborhoods and excellent schools all within 2.5 square miles and a short train ride to downtown Chicago.
The Community and Economic Development Director can expect to work on maintaining the Village’s vitality and momentum through business recruitment and retention and guide an engaged and supportive residential and business community. The Director is recommended by the Village Manager and appointed by the Village President and Board of Trustees. The Department includes five full time positions including planning, building and public health professionals.
Qualified individuals will be expected to have a minimum of seven years’ experience including a leadership position in a community development department of comparable complexity, preferably with demonstrated experience in economic development and a record for effective relationships with the business community. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in planning, public administration, or related field; a Master's degree in a related field is strongly preferred with AICP designation a plus. Candidates should possess a team-oriented style of leadership; comprehensive knowledge of modern planning and economic development concepts, principles, strategies, practices, and techniques; a creative, problem-solving approach; well developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Starting salary $120,000+/-, depending on qualifications and experience. Residency is not required. Please apply via our online application system at www.govhrusa.com/current-positions/recruitment and send résumé, cover letter, and contact information for 5 professional references by May 2, 2016 to Heidi Voorhees, President, GovHRUSA. TEL: 847/380-3240
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