Director of Economic Development
Director of Economic Development
Bridging the border between Northern New York and Ontario, Canada situated on the St. Lawrence Seaway, the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority is a self-sustaining entity which creates business development through the ownership and management of: The Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge, the Port of Ogdensburg, the Ogdensburg International Airport, the New York & Ogdensburg Railway, and the Commerce Park Campus.
The Director of Economic Development will work collaboratively with internal and external partners, build the Authority’s economic base, recruit new business and re-imagine existing commercial space. Essential duties include:
· Manages the development and implementation of economic change for the Authority through retention, expansion, attraction of commerce & light industry
· Establishes and maintains relationships with various New York State and Federal agencies as well as Canadian Provincial and Federal agencies, coordinating project grants with these agencies as deemed necessary and appropriate
· Stays abreast of US and Canadian trade laws and customs regulations; provides updates to current and prospective tenants
· Administer the Authority’s FTZ program
· Develops infrastructure plans to support business growth and expansion
Minimum qualifications include: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related economic development or business field and five years substantial experience in planning, economic and/or community development, business or related field; have direct experience developing close working relationships with government at the local, state, and federal level, and constituents/stakeholders including boards of directors, elected officials, and business/community support organizations; possess international trade related knowledge particularly cross border commerce between the United States and Canada. Salary: $85,000 commensurate with experience
Submit resume and cover letter to us electronically by applying to this job posting, or at the Authority office, or by mail at 1 Bridge Plaza, Ogdensburg, NY 13669 by 3:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021.
The Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer