Deputy Director

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

1. At least ten years of economic development experience required, which may be combined with related experience such as business development, sales, marketing, or (international) business. 
2. Experience supporting the overall management of economic development activities. 
3. Strong, comprehensive understanding of economic development fundamentals, particularly related to business retention, expansion, and attraction, and strategic partnerships. 
4. Strong understanding of the economic development ecosystem and predominant industry sectors within Skagit County and Washington State, including familiarity with local, state, federal, international, and private resources. 
5. Familiarity with local government and state/federal legislative processes. 
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective public speaking, persuasive writing, excellent proofreading and editing. 
7. Comfortable working in a sometimes fast-paced, ever-changing team environment.
8. Confident with technology (using and learning), including CRMs, Microsoft Office Suite, and others. 
9. Ability to work independently and demonstrate sound judgment with a track record of project management success, while collaborating with the CEO, team members, and outside partners as appropriate. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

1. Bachelor's degree required in a field related to economic development (preferred) 

2. Graduate-level degree related to economic development preferred (may include MBA, JD, others).

3. Strong background and work experience in an economic development position, whether in public sector, private sector, or for a non-profit organization (ideally more than one).

4. Economic development certification (CEcD) strongly preferred (either already completed or in process). 

5. Demonstrated success in providing outstanding service and team collaboration. 

6. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. 

7. Foreign language ability preferred.