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DT #403: Come Work with Dennis!

3m · Develop This: Economic and Community Development · 02 Jun 09:31

Work With Dennis!

Are you a rockstar economic developer that aspires to lead an organization? Dennis has an opening and wants to talk with you. Visit leecountyedg.com for a complete job description and become part of a dynamic team and organization. Plus, you will get to work with Dennis!

Vice President of Economic Development

Lee County Economic Development group is seeking a Vice President of Economic Development to join our dynamic, award-winning team. This position requires a highly motivated individual with a demonstrated track record of success, proven interpersonal/relationship-building skills, and excellent communication skills – verbal and written

Key Areas of Responsibility

  • Workforce development
  • Community, stakeholder, and investor relations
  • Countywide business retention and expansion program
  • Financial and organizational oversight

Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience

Send cover letter, resume, and references to Dennis Fraise, President, and CEO [email protected]

The deadline for submission is June 17th, 2022

View full job description here

Lee County EDG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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