Economic Development Program Manager Job at Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments, Gallup, NM

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  • Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments
  • Gallup, NM

Job Description

We're only hiring change agents looking to make an impact on the world.

Ever wanted to build a Economic Development District (EDD) from the ground-up and operate it in your leadership style? The Northwest NM Council of Governments is looking to hire an EDD Manager, who will be able to build their team, institute leadership, and build from strong budget, downtown office space, and other organizational assets in the heart of the Four Corners. Even wanted to get anyway from large cities and an intense corporate environment, this job may be what you are looking for.

Qualifications:
  • The COG is looking for an experienced professional to take on the role of Regional Economic Program Manager, with specific assignment to serve as Program Manager for the Northwest New Mexico Economic Development District (NWEDD) and its work program. 
  • Strong analytical, project management, planning, computer, business finance, mapping and social skills are recommended for the position, with a preference for background in economic development, loan program management, planning and/or related fields. 
  • While generally serving as a contributing team member on the COG’s program management team (currently numbering 3), the Program Management will be specifically responsible for managing all aspects of the EDD program, under annual funding provided by the US Department of Economic Development. An overview of the primary responsibilities are outlined in our work program. 
  • The Regional Economic Development Program Manager will need to be a self-starter, as well as a good teammate, and should be proactive in managing the assigned work programs. Beyond the EDD focus, the Program Manager may also be assigned to manage our Revolving Loan Fund program and participate in other projects and programs of the COG organization, as needed and feasible, and particularly where integration of economic development issues into other plans is called for. 


Responsibilities:

  • Foremost among the Program Manager’s duties is the development and management of the global strategy for economic development for our region, commonly referred as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). 
  • The Program Manager will develop and manage a CEDS Committee and work with local and tribal economic development organizations to formulate the strategy. 
  • Stemming from this planning process, will be the implementation and evaluation of the policies, programs, and projects prioritized in the CEDS. The COG is currently managing a Revolving Loan Fund and is driving several special projects including industrial park master planning and design, regional scenic development and promotion, and maintains a strong participation in advancing the outdoor recreation economy. 


More information including Prospectus, Position Description, and Work Program --

About Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments:

About Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments (NWNMCOG) is a 52-year-old regional development organization (RDO) recognized and empowered by the State of New Mexico and the US Economic Development Administration. We serve the entire three-county region of Cibola, McKinley, and San Juan counties and the communities and tribes there within to improve community and economy for the region and its people. The NWNMCOG is association of nine local governments governed by a Board of Directors unified by the belief that we are stronger together and only united can we advance regional opportunities and tackle regional challenges from sustainable water supply to strategic infrastructure to foster community and economic development. For more information about NWNMCOG, visit

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Outdoor,

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