Opportunities

Serves as the Director of Planning and Development with responsibility for the leadership, administration, and strategic direction of the City’s planning, zoning, building inspection, code enforcement, housing, redevelopment, and economic development activities. Oversees the City’s physical growth and development through long-range planning, development review, and capital improvement planning while promoting business investment and community redevelopment. Provides leadership to departmental staff and serves as an advisor to the City Administrator, Planning Commission, and City Council on matters affecting community development and city-wide growth.

The Southwest Initiative Foundation is seeking a Commercial Loan Officer to originate, underwrite, and manage commercial loans and business financing programs. This role works directly with entrepreneurs, applicants, and community partners to structure and negotiate financing solutions, guide loans through closing and servicing, and manage a diverse loan portfolio. The position also ensures compliance and reporting for multiple state and federal programs while providing practical business technical assistance to support borrower success. The ideal candidate brings strong independent judgment, analytical thinking, and discretion, along with the ability to build trusted relationships and navigate complex financial and human situations with empathy. This role requires a solid foundation in credit analysis, commercial finance, economic development, small business operations, and entrepreneurship, as well as experience with government-funded lending programs and their compliance requirements. Strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and database systems, and comfort working in a fast paced, collaborative environment are essential. Knowledge of the southwest Minnesota economy and regional stakeholder network is highly valued. This is an opportunity for a mission driven finance professional who wants to make a meaningful impact through access to capital and small business success. We encourage you to apply at https://swifoundation.org/whats-new/careers/.

Organization: Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) Position: Assistant Executive Director Salary & Benefits: $75,000 to $85,000, plus $10,000 benefit allowance and paid time off Application Deadline: May 29, 2026 (initial review of applications May 15, 2026) Job Summary: The Assistant Executive Director will support ALEDA’s Director of Strategic Initiatives & Projects and the Finance and Operations Director in carrying out organizational strategies, managing projects, providing administrative support, and engaging with community stakeholders. View the full position profile at https://www.ddahumanresources.com/active-searches.  Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Business, Finance, Planning, Political Science, Communications, or a related field, and a minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience in project coordination, administration, finance, business development, or community engagement. Experience in economic development, governmental, nonprofit, or professional consulting settings is a plus. Apply: Visit https://daviddrown.hiringplatform.com/394486-albert-lea-economic-development-agency-assistant-executive-director/1499795-application-form/en and complete the application process by May 29, 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 15, 2026. Finalists will be selected on June 1, 2026, with final interviews scheduled for June 15, 2026. Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at [email protected] or 612-920-3320 x111.

This position will oversee the Community Development Division in the Economic and Community Development Department at St. Louis County. Areas of specialty include Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, St. Louis County Film Incentive Program, St. Louis County HRA, Tax Abatement Financing, Property Assessed Clean Energy Program, supporting the creation of new housing units, economic development tools on the County Land Explorer, and similar economic development programs and functions as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (PASS/FAIL): Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree AND five (5) years full-time paid verifiable and increasingly responsible related experience where one (1) year was supervising or assisting in the administration of a related program; OR, a Master’s degree AND three (3) years full-time paid verifiable and increasingly responsible related experience where (1) year was supervising or assisting in the administration of a related program; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as determined by the director of human resources. Possession of a valid driver's license.