Description
Organization: Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA)
Position: Assistant Executive Director
Salary: $84,500 to $105,000, plus health insurance, HSA, retirement, paid time off
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
Job Summary: The Albert Lea Economic Development Agency (ALEDA) is seeking a strategic and collaborative Assistant Executive Director to lead business attraction, retention, and community investment efforts in Albert Lea and Freeborn County. The Director will guide key initiatives that support job growth, expand the tax base, and strengthen partnerships with public and private 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 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/359778-albert-lea-economic-development-agency-assistant-executive-director/1374099-application-form/en and complete the application process by January 4, 2026. Finalists will be selected on February 4, 2026, and final interviews will be held on February 23, 2026.
Please direct any questions to Liza Donabauer at liza@daviddrown.com or 612-920-3320 x111.
