Career Opportunities: Strengthening Our Network

HEDC is seeking a strategic, results-driven Executive Director. This senior leadership role is responsible for creating and executing HEDC’s economic development strategy while advancing business attraction, expansion, and retention efforts throughout Hancock County.

Reporting to the Executive Committee, the Executive Director serves as a respected convener and Hancock County’s principal economic development representative, leading high-stakes negotiations and building credibility with corporate decision-makers and public-sector partners. This role is a connector and catalyst, aligning local assets with market opportunities to position Hancock County as a premier, site-ready location for global investment.

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The Economic Development Manager supports One Dearborn's daily work to advance the Big 8 Economic Drivers identified in One Dearborn’s 2024 Strategic Investment Plan: Housing, Parks & Trails, Downtown Redevelopment, Tourism & Culture, Economic Fundamentals, People & Services, US 50 & Transportation, and Infrastructure.

This position plays a key role in responding to site selector RFIs, maintaining and expanding the county's Zoom Prospector site inventory, conducting business retention and expansion (BRE) visits, managing recurring local employer and investor communications, supporting redevelopment commission activity, coordinating economic development projects, and assisting with major initiatives such as Stellar Pathways, READI, Opportunity Zone designation, workforce development, and regional wage survey creation.

The role also includes regular interactions with local units of government, redevelopment commissions, employers, utilities, developers, regional partners, state agencies, and community stakeholders to advance business growth, investment, site readiness, and quality-of-place initiatives throughout Dearborn County.

The Economic Development Manager reports directly to the Executive Director.

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The Executive Director will serve as the visionary leader responsible for executing The Pantheon’s strategic plan and driving long-term growth. This role demands an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional business acumen, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, corporate partners, and community leaders. The Executive Director will lead efforts to position The Pantheon as a premier innovation center.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement and evolve the organization’s strategic plan, aligning operations with measurable goals and organizational mission.

Nurture and build the entrepreneurial ecosystem that delivers long term economic growth.

Advocate as the face of The Pantheon, fostering relationships with entrepreneurs, investors, educational institutions, and government agencies.

Engage the next generation of founders and expand initiatives such as pitch competitions, entrepreneurial education programs, and innovation challenges.

Strengthen collaborations with Vincennes University, Knox County Indiana Economic Development, Knox County Chamber of Commerce Purdue University, AgriNovus Indiana, Community schools, and other strategic partners to attract and enable high-growth startups.

Develop and establish relationships with key business leaders locally and regionally to create synergistic opportunities.

Inspire and manage staff, ensuring operational excellence and a culture of innovation.

Qualifications:

✅ Proven entrepreneurial experience or leadership in a high-growth business environment.

✅ Strong business acumen with expertise in strategic planning and operational execution.

✅ Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.

✅ Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and build collaborative partnerships.

✅ Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and nonprofit management desired.

✅ Passion for community development and economic revitalization.

Interested candidates can apply for the position of The Pantheon Executive Director by submitting their resume to:  jobs.pantheon428@gmail.com

To learn more about the Pantheon, please visit:  www.pantheontheatre.org

The Adams County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) President/CEO administers and manages the activities of the Corporation. The incumbent will direct the Corporation’s efforts including, but not limited to, business and workforce retention and expansion, business and workforce attraction, site development and redevelopment, stakeholder relations, fundraising and financial administration and strategic planning.

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