Executive Director
West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Eau Claire, WI
Experience Level: Mid-Level
AICP Certification: AICP Not required
Salary: 90,000-110,000
Are you a proven manager looking to lead an active, established comprehensive planning organization in one of the most beautiful and dynamic areas of the country? If so, the West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (WCWRPC) wants you to join our team as its next Executive Director!
West Central Wisconsin is a seven-county region adjacent to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan Area that includes several university and technical college campuses. The WCWRPC is a statutorily-created multidisciplinary planning agency located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin – a vibrant All-American City – responsible for assisting local governments in the region with economic development, community development, transportation, housing and comprehensive planning needs. WCWRPC has a staff of 14 and a well-established track record of regional success and financial stability. To guide the organization’s future, the Commission seeks an individual with a broad understanding of as well as a specific background in management, personnel supervision, program/project planning, and public relations.
Candidates should have experience working with economic/community development, land use/comprehensive planning, and transportation projects. Candidates should also possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, or a related field as well as a minimum of five years of experience. A Master’s degree is strongly preferred
The family-oriented fringe benefit package includes generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as State of Wisconsin health insurance, retirement, short and long-term disability insurance, a medical/child care pre-tax flexible benefit plan, life insurance, and flexible hours.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume
Posted February 10, 2023, 3:43 PM PST
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