Job Posting: Director of Community Engagement and Enhancement

The Director of Community Engagement & Enhancement is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and directing community development programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents in the Austin community. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to actively engage the community in comprehensive planning, foster partnerships with stakeholders, and promote sustainable development practices to improve the overall well-being and vitality of the area.

This position is responsible for leading a community leadership group, Impact Austin, made up of government, non-profit and private sector community leaders and will report to the CEO/President of the Development Corporation of Austin. 

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John Garry, President & CEO

John oversees all programs and operations of the Development Corporation of Austin. He has had this position since 2007. 

John is the primary contact for Austin with the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development on expansion and marketing projects. He provides ongoing coordination with economic development partners. 

John has a BA from the University of St. Thomas, an MA from the Manhattan College (Riverdale, NY), and an MPA in Nonprofit Management from the University of Minnesota - Humphrey Institute. He is a native of Austin.  

Email: jkgarry@austindca.org

Wendy Anderson, Launch Co-Working Space Manager & Small Business Development Center Consultant

Oversees Launch Co-working Space (LaunchAustinMN.com), develops programs for local entrepreneurs and is a member of the E1 Initiative. Wendy is an entrepreneur and has considerable experience in marketing and communications. 

Email: austindca@austindca.org

Juan Molina, Small Business Development Center Consultant

Juan Molina works as an independent consultant with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) office with the Development Corporation of Austin. He is a tax professional. In his SBDC role, he helps businesses with a variety of needs including business plans, preparing loan applications and setting up accounting systems.

Email: juan.molina@austindca.org

Alice Holst, Executive Administrative Assistant

Alice oversees bookkeeping and administrative duties for DCA. She retired as US Bank Branch Manager in Austin in 2011. 

Email: austindca@austindca.org