• Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Economic Development Department; provides over-the-counter information to the public; responds to requests involving business development; prepares necessary correspondence; organizes data in spreadsheets; responds to surveys.
• Assists with the development of business strategies and the analysis, coordination, and/or administration of economic development projects and programs. 
• Independently creates and manages new economic research and development activities, collects, organizes and manages descriptive data in support of countywide economic development efforts.
• Identifies and develops strategic relationships with partners and/or potential partners.
• Maintains and updates the county economic development website, gathers current data; writes narratives; organizes changes in web page layout and design; coordinates economic development web page updates.
• Discovers, develops and maintains economic trend data across the county and state.
• Collects, expands and maintains an updated listing of economic and business development project underway across the county.
• Compiles, composes and distributes the quarterly printed update and email newsletter for the economic development department.
• Creates and coordinates the preparation and distribution of economic development communication and marking materials and resources. 
• Prepares departmental reports for various groups, committees, commissions, and boards; prepares meeting agendas, summaries, and information packets as needed.
• Conducts Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis with the assistance of the county GIS manager; creates GIS mapping documents for clients, consultants, and developers; creates mapped data for use with business relocation decisions, staff analysis, and land use decisions; maps data for marketing purposes.
• Manages the strategy and planning of conferences, seminars, meetings and special events for the department. Secures all amenities and accommodations for the event. 
• Controls and monitors event budgets and may negotiate necessary contracts following GC Purchasing policies and procedures. 
• Arranges the full set up - travel, venue negotiations, material set up and registration.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Finance/Marketing, Economics or closely related major.
• At least one year of economic or community development experience or closely related experience preferred. 

• Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed in an office. 
• Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

Equal Opportunity Statement

• The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.