Back to jobs
New

Interim Executive Director, Market One

Paw Paw, MI

 

This is an interim position that is expected to last approximately six months, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.

 

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus Group, recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.  

THE TEAM:

Our team is comprised of competent and caring business professionals who are innovative, resourceful, collaborative, and helpful in facilitating the financial management and accountability of the Kinexus Group.  This responsibility requires that we be service oriented relative to the financial needs of all departments while still assuring that all transactions adhere to Kinexus policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, and rules established through various federal. state and local fund sources.  

We lead by example by holding true to a high standard of excellence that drives Finance to provide outstanding levels of support, service, and products.  The Department strives to be exemplary in all activities and to continuously exceed expectations.  

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

The Executive Director of Market One must understand the recent trends in the ever-evolving economy and government’s role in place-making, quality of life, and talent attraction. They will network with the local business community and work directly with large and small business owners on an everyday basis. They will be a dynamic and creative leader who is an advocate for Economic Growth and Development in Van Buren & Cass Counties. The Executive Director should be an energetic and self-motivated individual who will proactively work to ensure the county is leveraging its resources to sustain its position as a great place to live and do business. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Executive Director will act as the direct lead of operational objectives related to economic development county-wide. They’ll build and manage relationships with county, state and local units of government. They will partner with the County, municipalities, Downtown Development Authorities, Local Develop Finance Authorities, Chambers of Commerce, and building and business owners. The Executive Director will assist site selectors, businesses or developers with site or building searches.   

Key responsibilities include:

  • Act as a facilitator with Municipalities, County and State permitting departments to expedite local approvals.  
  • Work with the Municipal leaders to negotiate tax incentives or other financial assistance available through the County, Municipalities and State.  
  • Assist in locating or applying for economic development loans or grants from the County, State or other lenders.  
  • Grow, maintain, and manage organizations’ budget; which includes attracting funding from grants, investors or other sources of revenue.   
  • Provide periodic reports to organization investors demonstrating effectiveness. 
  • Living our values (Bold, Inspirational, Entrepreneurial). 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or related experience in urban planning, public administration, economics, business, or a related field. 
  • Minimum five years’ relevant experience in public affairs or a related field
  • The capacity to lead and make strategic and tactical management decisions. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
  • Ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy in contentious or confrontational situations. 
  • Ability to critically assess situations, problem-solve, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities. 
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to economic development.
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.
  • Ability to foster effective public relations and community promotion techniques. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts written and orally. 

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:   

  • A strong passion to make a difference and improve economic conditions. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   

  • Flexible & open  
  • Completive salary and benefits 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: 

  • Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies.
  • Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role.
  • Cross Operational Meetings with your peers.
  • Exceptional benefits. 
  • Be a part of transformational change in Michigan.

 

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE.   We spend more waking hours with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important.   It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time. 

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.  

 

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at Kinexus Group? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Cover Letter*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Education

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Kinexus Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Select...
Select...
Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury
Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.