The WCD Executive Director primary areas of responsibility include:
1. Work with the City and community to build a forward looking narrative as we counter
conventional wisdom in defining our community
2. Design a roadmap, inspire entrepreneurial investment, define prioritization
recommendations of projects, budgets and resources in partnership with the city of
Warroad
3. Work collaboratively. Support our partners. Listen to the community. Inspire the
community with what could be. Believe in a strong and vibrant Warroad. Believe in the
spirit of possibility.

 Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of experience preferred with two (2) or more specifically in community
  development and transformation.
  • Experience providing leadership and direction in long term strategic planning with cross-
  functional community leaders.
  • Three (3) years of municipal planning and economic development.
  • Bachelor’s degree in municipal and regional planning, urban regional studies and planning,
  public administration, business administration or related field is highly desirable.
  • Master’s degree in one of the above areas is desirable.
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) accreditation is preferred.
  • A history of volunteering in an individual or community capacity is beneficial.

Evening meeting participation and travel within the northwest Minnesota region will be
required but limited. Infrequent travel will be required out of the region.

TO APPLY
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to
WCD@audacityhr.com. Please elaborate on how your education and experience demonstrates
the core competencies of this position. The cover letter may be addressed to the Hiring
Committee.

Applicants applying by November 1, 2024, will be given priority consideration, with the position
open until filled. Review of candidates will begin immediately, and we encourage early
applications. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.

AudacityHR has been retained to lead this search. Please direct all questions and inquiries to:
Stacy Johnston at WCD@audacityhr.com | 218.520.3404.

Link to full description: https://visitwarroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Executive-Position-Profile_WCD-Oct-2024.pdf