The Duluth Seaway Port Authority is seeking a seasoned professional to lead and direct the public agency in its mission to bring business to the Port and economic development to the region. Providing strategic vision and business management acumen, the chief executive will ensure its capacity for continued growth and financial stability.
The Port of Duluth-Superior is the largest tonnage port on the Great Lakes, and the Port Authority's marketing initiatives and industrial development efforts are keys to its success. A primary spokesperson for the maritime industry, the Executive Director is responsible for overall management of Port Authority affairs including administration, finance, trade and property development, plus government/public relations.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree or at least 10 years of executive-level management experience in transportation or a business-related field; working knowledge of Great Lakes maritime transportation; and exceptional communications skills.
The Duluth Seaway Port Authority is an independent public agency created by the Minnesota State Legislature to foster regional maritime commerce, promote trade development, facilitate industrial development and serve as an advocate for port interests in the Port of Duluth, MN-Superior, WI and around the world.
The Port Authority also owns and manages multiple waterfront properties, including the 120-acre Clure Public Marine Terminal (the port’s only general cargo facility), Erie Pier and an industrial park near the Duluth International Airport. The Port Authority is the grantee of Foreign Trade Zone No. 51.
Led by an executive director, the Port Authority staff provides leadership for and support to the local maritime community. The Port of Duluth-Superior is the largest tonnage port on the Great Lakes and ranks among the top 20 ports in the U.S., handling an average of 30 million short tons of cargo and hosting approximately 700 vessel visits each year.