Tucson IDA Job Announcement

The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Tucson, AZ (“TIDA”) seeks Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS:

The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Tucson, Arizona (“TIDA”) is a Public Enterprise committed to improving the standard of living of the residents of Tucson.  The TIDA provides financing of projects whenever appropriate and where traditional sources of funding may not be available.  Funded projects must serve a public purpose while sustaining the long-term fiscal viability of the TIDA.

Economic Development
The TIDA promotes and assists in the rehabilitation, expansion and development of business and industry.  The intent is to create and maintain jobs to assure an improved standard of living and an increase in the prosperity of all residents of Tucson.  The TIDA places an emphasis on new and expanding businesses where sources of traditional capital are not available.

            Affordable Housing
The TIDA assists in the financing, rehabilitation and development of affordable housing and promotes homeownership opportunities with an emphasis on the residents of the City of Tucson.

            Downtown, Neighborhood and Community Development
The TIDA promotes and assists on projects designed to enhance, revitalize and rehabilitate the cultural, social, economic, historical and physical resources of the downtown, lower income neighborhoods, infill projects and of the broader Tucson community.

            Self Sustaining & Fiscally Sound Investments
The TIDA participates in self-sustaining and fiscally sound investments commensurate with the risk and community interests.

POSITION DETAILS: The Executive Director is expected to carry out the mission and goals of the TIDA. The Director supports the TIDA Board, oversees professional service contracts, represents the TIDA in the community, initiates new partnerships and programs, and manages the TIDA assets.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years professional experience in a leadership position. Experience with affordable housing, non-profit, and community development programs; Familiarity with tax-exempt bond financing, and community lending programs.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Ability to cultivate partnerships; must have outstanding interpersonal skills; proven fiscal acumen and experience; ability to design and implement community development initiatives; understanding of housing and business development and finance.

SALARY:  The TIDA Board envisions entering into a contract with an individual interested in providing the services of an Executive Director.  The first annual contract will be for $75,000.  It is expected that the individual will devote a minimum of 20 hours per week on TIDA duties, and devote the time necessary to complete the duties. 

APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and references to Marilyn Robinson, President, Marilynr@u.arizona.edu by February 17, 2012.

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