Grow with Alexandria, Director

Grow with Alexandria – DirectorSpecial Assistant to the Mayor for Retail Services. The City of Alexandria seeks to hire a qualified individual or individuals to fulfill the mission of its Grow with Alexandria activities. Optimally, this would include a director-level position with oversight over retail strategies most specifically dealing with the Alexandria Mall and surrounding mall-area business retail. The City of Alexandria is launching its intensive capital-projects REIGNITE program with a heavy focus on the Reimagine Masonic Drive Corridor. While the position would focus on this corridor, the position would involve deploying retail assistance strategies throughout the City of Alexandria and contiguous, targeted areas of Rapides Parish.Responsibilities And/or Other Division InteractionsMarket, brand, and develop healthcare-related supportive infrastructure, general retail, and “recreation commerce” in the City of AlexandriaCommunity service policy and programmingGuide retail services teamDevelop advocacy leadership throughout the communityCoordinate and manage citywide and city-sponsored events for REIGNITECoordinate and monitor pertinent cooperative endeavor activitiesQualificationsTypical Qualifications(Preferred) Four-year degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Policy, Political Science, or Human Resources, or related field; or five years of experience and knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws relating to government operations and intergovernmental dynamics particularly in economic, workforce, and related marketing or economic development areas. Appropriate management experience may substitute for a degree, but would call for appropriate certifications, relevant past work experience, or other equivalent training and experience or commitment to complete such other equivalent training and experience. Certified economic or workforce developer status is desirable and may act as substitute for other requirements. Equivalent marketing experience a plus.Other Requirements(highly valued) Alexandria Resident.Possession of a valid Louisiana Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.Willingness to travel; engage in local business “cold calls”/“check-ups.”Supplemental InformationFor complete job announcement visit: salary and benefits package.Submit Cover Letter And Resume ToHuman Resources DirectorP.O. Box 71Alexandria, Louisiana Opportunity EmployerThe City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability. We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our website.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typePart-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesEducation Administration ProgramsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at San Diego County Office of Education by 2x. Get notified about new Director jobs in Alexandria, LA. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08