Job Description
Job Description
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Support the Regional Director in all aspects of economic development activities.
WORK PERFORMED:
- Provide and oversee all aspects of the Regional Office’s support for the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) for the Region, including the coordination of Regional Council events, Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) and any other related project funding and scoring processes, management of REDC members, committees, workgroups and other stakeholder engagement, events and preparation of REDC website, reports, meeting materials and notices
- Maintain familiarity with regional/industrial economic problems and other economic factors necessary in recommending solutions in accordance with ESD guidelines and the State’s business climate
- Work with other ESD staff, NYS, regional and local agencies and community economic development specialists and organizations in coordinating the preparation and dissemination of information for economic development
- Build and maintain working relationships with such entities as business councils and associations, chambers of commerce and local development corporations
- Structure incentive packages for the retention or attraction of business operations. Manage relationships with current and former recipients of ESD assistance to facilitate problem-solving and ensure understanding of and compliance with program objectives and the obligations of ESD assistance
- Provide significant role in evaluating applications for ESD assistance, prepare incentive packages and project funding recommendations to the ESD Directors and guide projects through the public approval process
- Work with business prospects considering new locations or expansion in NYS, including accompanying local developers and prospects on inspection of properties
- Represent ESD at announcement events, workshops, ceremonies, seminars, conferences and training programs, as appropriate
- Maintain ESD’s Project Tracking System entries for all projects and assist the Regional Director in tracking and reporting of project progress and economic impact
- Special projects assigned by the Regional Director
- This role has an on-site requirement with eligibility for a hybrid schedule in accordance with the organization’s policy.
- Frequent travel throughout the region and occasional travel throughout the state is required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education level required: Undergraduate degree.
Experience required: 5+ years’ experience: business development, banking, public policy, real estate, planning, marketing or other related areas.
Knowledge / Abilities Required: Knowledge of New York State and/or general issues relevant to economic development. Knowledge of the five counties of Central NY. Demonstrated ability to coordinate stakeholders and build collaborative and effective working relationships. Strong written and oral communications and presentation skills. Enterprising, resourceful and results oriented. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and exercise sound judgment.