The Executive Director is the key management leader of Mo-Kan Regional Council. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing and implementing the administration, programs and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include grant writing, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach for the ultimate purpose of promoting community and economic development in Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. The exempt position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Board Governance: Work with the board to fulfill the organization mission.

• Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.

• Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.

• Organization Operations: Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organizations are appropriate.

Qualifications
REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in geography, land surveying, engineering, planning, urban studies, landscape architecture or architecture; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience in one or more of the above disciplines.

Providing community and economic development to our bi-state region, is seeking an Executive Director. Information about the Mo-Kan Regional Council and the Executive Director Job Description can be found at www.Mo-Kan.org. Qualified applicants may submit cover letter, resume, and salary history and requirements to Teresa@Mo-Kan.Org Applications are due by COB on March 19th, 2026.

Salary Range: Undisclosed

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Responsibilities

• Professional development work in the field and office involving the gathering, analysis, and reporting of design and engineering data for planning purposes.

• Performs complex project assignments such as preparation of master plans (ALP updates), submittal of grants, project outlines and detailed reports for capital improvements and opportunities for aviation state and federal funding.

• Assists in aviation planning research, projects, and procedures, as well as maintaining appropriate records, files, and exhibits.

• Reviews, coordinates, submits, and administers available state and federal transportation grants.

• Assists with GIS mapping, asset management and condition assessments, master planning, gathers preliminary material and information on airport planning processes.

• Assists the Deputy Director of Planning, Engineering, & Environmental Division, as well as communicating with Aviation Divisions and airline partners, to review goals and project documents, review capital program needs, to justify grant applications and programs, and meet the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) of the Department.

• Assists Deputy Director and the Division, by researching available funding opportunities for discussion within Aviation Department and Airline partners, to review Capital Improvement

• Projects/PFC projects and outlines goals to apply/create grant opportunities for MCI and MKC.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must Pass 10 Year TSA Background Check

• Must possess valid Drivers License
  

  Salary starts at $5,173/month
  
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