DEADLINE EXTENDED! – Submit by April 15, 2022

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DEADLINE EXTENDED!

WESTERN NEVADA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) seeks full-time Executive Director. WNDD is a nonprofit organization serving a seven-county region in western Nevada: Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe Counties, including the seven cities of Fallon, Lovelock, Fernley, Sparks, Reno, Carson City and Winnemucca and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Job requirements include:

1. Reports to a 49-member Board of Directors and Associate Members;
2. Implement policies and directives of the Board;
3. Requires excellent written and verbal communications;
4. Organizes and directs staff;
5. Manage Board meetings to include organizing agenda, Board packet, and staff reports;
6. Experience in public administration, fiscal management, budget preparation, economic development and project planning and management;
7. Ability to work with representatives of the public and private sectors;
8. Grant research, writing and administration experience;
9. Maintaining, updating and implementing WNDD’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS);
10. On-going administration of WNDD Revolving Loan Fund;
11. Development and implementation of programs benefitting individual members as well as programs of a regional approach in addressing economic development issues

Salary Range $75,000 to $100,000 plus benefits, includes health insurance stipend, dental, vision

Exempt: This position is classified as Exempt

Responsibilities: Responsible for all WNDD activities; Board and membership relations; personnel administration; regional economic development planning; budget and grant management

Skills Required: Extensive knowledge of state, federal, and local programs, rules and regulations; strong written and oral communication skills; computer skills

Education Required: A four-year degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Regional and Community Planning or related field – or – combination of education, training and at least a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public and/or non-profit agencies

To apply: submit letter of application and resume to Sheryl A. Gonzales, Executive Director at: sgonzales@wndd.org

Extended Deadline! Submit no later than Friday, April 15th, 2022.

Job Posting: WNDD Executive Director

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WESTERN NEVADA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) seeks full-time Executive Director. WNDD is a nonprofit organization serving a seven-county region in western Nevada: Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe Counties, including the seven cities of Fallon, Lovelock, Fernley, Sparks, Reno, Carson City and Winnemucca and the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.

Job requirements include:

1. Reports to a 49-member Board of Directors and Associate Members;
2. Implement policies and directives of the Board;
3. Requires excellent written and verbal communications;
4. Organizes and directs staff;
5. Manage Board meetings to include organizing agenda, Board packet, and staff reports;
6. Experience in public administration, fiscal management, budget preparation, economic development and project planning and management;
7. Ability to work with representatives of the public and private sectors;
8. Grant research, writing and administration experience;
9. Maintaining, updating and implementing WNDD’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS);
10. On-going administration of WNDD Revolving Loan Fund;
11. Development and implementation of programs benefitting individual members as well as programs of a regional approach in addressing economic development issues

Salary Range $75,000 to $100,000 plus benefits, includes health insurance stipend, dental, vision

Exempt: This position is classified as Exempt

Responsibilities: Responsible for all WNDD activities; Board and membership relations; personnel administration; regional economic development planning; budget and grant management

Skills Required: Extensive knowledge of state, federal, and local programs, rules and regulations; strong written and oral communication skills; computer skills

Education Required: A four-year degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Regional and Community Planning or related field – or – combination of education, training and at least a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in public and/or non-profit agencies

To apply: submit letter of application and resume to Sheryl A. Gonzales, Executive Director at: sgonzales@wndd.org

Extended Deadline! Submit no later than Friday, April 15th, 2022.

Employment Opportunity: Government Contracts Advisor for Carson City

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Nevada PTAC seeks a Government Contracts Advisor for Carson City

The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) seeks an experienced Government Contracts Advisor to educate Nevada businesses about lucrative contract opportunities with federal, state and local government entities, and their prime contractors. The customer service-oriented team member shall help businesses, especially small businesses, looking to compete on public sector procurement opportunities and that are seeking to diversify sources of revenue, create jobs, retain jobs, and help the Nevada economy by winning, being awarded, and executing under government-related contracts and/or subcontracts. The professional position assists businesses, especially small businesses, to help drive the economy forward and to also diversify Nevada’s economy.

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Job Openings: Economic Recovery Coordinator

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Economic Recovery Coordinator
Two Positions Available!

BACKGROUND:

Western Nevada Development District (WNDD) is recruiting for two Economic Recovery Coordinator positions. Funds for this position are from a two-year (24 MONTH) Economic Development Administration grant under the CARES Act. These funds are intended to provide assistance to communities to respond to the economic shock sustained as a result of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Coordinators will be deployed in communities within the seven county, five cities and tribal community located within the region.

DESCRIPTION: The Economic Recovery Coordinator will support, carry out and serve as a project/program coordinator for economic development planning and implementation activities related to the development of plans, projects and programs for the WNDD region. Serving as a liaison and coordinator for the businesses, government, tribal, educational and nonprofit communities, support and assistance will be provided as local economies recover from the economic shock sustained as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will include facilitation of the region’s efforts to identify and develop strategies to create and build a more resilient economy; working for the purpose of revitalizing, expanding, and upgrading distressed communities’ environment to attract industry, encourage business retention, expansion and recruitment and generate long-term sustainable private sector jobs and investments, strengthened recovery and resiliency.

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PAY and BENEFITS:

Pay: $55,000 to $60,000

Benefits: Dental, vision insurance
Health insurance reimbursement $450 per month
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays

WORK HOURS: Monday to Friday – 8 am to 5 pm

COVID-19 Considerations: Employer strictly observes social distancing requirements and the wearing of a mask in a secure environment. Employee will have a private workspace.

How to Apply: Send cover letter, résumé and three references to Sheryl Gonzales at sgonzales@wndd.org.

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 31, 2020 at 12 noon.