Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC)

Location: Pottawatomie County, Kansas
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Start Date: January 2024

About the Role:
Ready for variety, challenge, and influence in your career? The Executive Director of the PCEDC is a dynamic leader that navigates the varied landscapes of rural economic growth, upholds our status in the community, and drives our mission forward throughout Pottawatomie County.

Who We Are:

Pottawatomie County is one of the most rapidly growing counties in Kansas, with a population of more than 25,000 people of whom 20-25% have a direct relationship with Kansas State University. The county is quite large and diverse with a landmass of 862 square miles, of which slightly less than 1 square mile is shared with the City of Manhattan (1/862nd). The county has huge opportunities for growth if it aligns its development strategies appropriately and leverages the existing strong partnerships with surrounding counties and associations. Visit our website (to learn more about what makes our county unique and how PCEDC helps existing and new businesses thrive. For additional regional information, click the links below. To check out differences in cost of living, click here.

Chambers of Commerce

Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Kaw Valley Chamber of Commerce

Wamego Chamber of Commerce

Onaga Area Chamber of Commerce

Westmoreland Area Chamber of Commerce

Colleges and Universities

Highland Community College

Kansas State University

Manhattan Area Technical College

Manhattan Christian College

What You Will Do:
Lead with Vision: Craft and employ transformative strategies in alignment with our mission.
Drive Economic Growth: Be the catalyst for diversifying our economic portfolio.
Build Relationships: Relationships fuel rural economic growth, and from influential business leaders to passionate local officials, your network is crucial for our success.
Engage the Community: Bring your problem-solving prowess to boost our outreach and amplify the mission.
Solve Challenges: Use your strategic foresight to navigate Pottawatomie County’s complex economic terrain with a variety of tasks, projects, and strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: Business leadership and a taste for tackling multifaceted challenges.
Skills: Financial acumen, outstanding communication, diplomacy, and an affinity for problem-solving.

Travel: Ability to travel within the region and occasionally outside of the county to attend meetings and conferences.
Other: The Executive Director must become a resident of Pottawatomie County.

Benefits: Competitive benefits are negotiable.

How to Apply:

Submit your application here for the opportunity to step into a role of Status and Impact. Your decisions will shape the county’s future, giving you a prominent position in steering its progress.

Full job details and qualifications available here.

Please contact talent@aspenbusinessgroup.com with any questions regarding this job. Please visit https://www.ecodevo.com/?page_id=6269 for more information about the position.

Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.