Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director

Key Responsibilities:

Business Assistance & BizLinC Program Leadership: Lead the development,

promotion, and daily operation of BizLinC; provide one-on-one guidance on business

planning, financing, marketing, and operations; recruit and coordinate volunteer

mentors, advisors, and partners (including the SBDC, WWBIC, educational institutions,

and lenders); and track client activity and program outcomes to improve the program.

Business Development & Economic Opportunities: Build relationships with existing

businesses to support retenton, expansion, transition, and investment; help businesses

and entrepreneurs pursue grants, loans, and other financing with local and regional

lenders; and support business attraction, site selection, and property development.

Collaborative Economic & Community Development: Convene businesses, local

governments, community organizations, and regional or state partners on initiatives;

connect employers with educational institutions, training providers, and workforce

agencies; support housing, childcare, and outdoor recreation and tourism efforts,

including Outdoor Recreation Technical Assistance Program (ORTAP) initiatives; and

assist with other Board-approved projects.

Broadband Commission & Technology Resources Support: Serve as LCEDC 

primary staff liaison to the Lincoln County Broadband Commission, handling meeting

coordination, agendas, minutes, and records; support communication among providers,

residents, businesses, and governments; and help identify funding and promote

resources that improve digital access, skills, and technology adoption.

Organizational Visibility, Partnerships & Advocacy: Increase awareness and use of

LCEDC's programs; build relationships with businesses, local governments, chambers

of commerce, educational institutions, community organizations, and elected officials;

serve as a primary spokesperson and advocate for Lincoln County with local, regional,

state, and federal leaders; and lead communications, marketing, the website, and

selected educational and networking events.

Organizational Management & Sustainability: Manage daily operations and

implement the Strategic Plan with the Board and Executive Committee; develop and

manage budgets, records, and required reporting; pursue and manage grants,

sponsorships, and other funding; support the Investors Program, including recruitment,

retention, and recognition; and recruit and coordinate Board members, volunteers, and

partners while working with the Board on long-term sustainability.

Qualifications:

Core: Experience in small business assistance, economic or community development,

or nonprofit leadership; strong communication, organization, technical (web/MS office)

and budgeting skills; ability to work with a dynamic Board of Directors, volunteers and

oversee projects.

Preferred: Bachelor degree or equivalent experience; mentoring, financing, grant, and

nonprofit experience; knowledge of rural Wisconsin economic development.

Personal Attributes:

Approachable, collaborative, proactive, adaptable, strategic yet hands-on, and

professional.

Additional Information:

Flexible schedule combining remote work, the Merrill office, and county travel;

occasional evening meetings; reports to the volunteer Board of Directors.