The Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission is seeking an experienced community development professional to serve as their next Executive Director. This role is a highly visible leadership position serving a 5-county region with an approximate population of 165,000. The region consists of 63 cities and villages, and nearly 100 townships. The Executive Director reports to a 15-member Commission. The organization’s annual budget is approximately $1.1 million and supports a staff of between 8-11 employees, depending on workload. The Executive Director is responsible for strategic leadership, organizational accountability, and overall operations.
The Executive Director assumes overall leadership for the Commission and implements the Commission’s mission through the development of community-based planning and economic development projects. The Executive Director establishes contracts and grant agreements and is accountable for all human resource and financial management duties at the Commission. The Executive Director provides executive oversight of the Commission’s contracts, grant agreements, financial management, budgeting, and human resources in partnership with the Finance Manager and Administrative Assistant. The Executive Director also establishes and communicates the Commission’s vision, building strong relationships with regional partners and advancing the organization’s mission throughout southwest Wisconsin. A primary responsibility of the Executive Director is to foster a collaborative, engaged, and high-performing organizational culture that supports employee development and organizational success.
Salary range of $110,000 – $125,000 plus excellent benefits including health, dental, group life and income continuation insurance, and Flex spending. The position has 40 days annually paid time off, participates in the Wisconsin Retirement System, and has opportunities to do some remote work.
The Executive Director will be based out of the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission office at 20 S. Court Street in Platteville, Wisconsin. This role requires frequent travel around the region to accommodate project meetings. The Executive Director will be required to attend or facilitate evening meetings.
Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in economic or community development, urban planning, public or business administration, or related field. Experience in a supervisory or management role at a planning, economic development, governmental or community development consulting organization is ideal. Experience in HR practices, including recruiting, benefits analysis, retention best-practices, performance evaluation, etc. is also preferred. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required. A Master’s Degree is desirable. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully meet the core qualifications, and duties and responsibilities of the position will be considered.
Email cover letter, resume, salary history and three professional references to PAA Associate Jon Hochkammer at Jonhochkammer@gmail.com. Include “Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission Executive Director Search” in the subject line. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Mr. Hochkammer at (608)225-3024.