What are the responsibilities and job description for the Economic Developer - McCurtain County position at Choctaw Nation?
Job Purpose or Objective(s): As the Economic Developer, you will be responsible for implementing economic development goals, strategies, policies in an assigned geographic region. This position drives economic growth, fosters business development, and enhances the overall economic vitality of our region to increase revenue generation. You will report to the Senior Manager of Economic Development.
|Salary, Full Time | Schedule and Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday OFF | Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.| WEEKLY EARNED WAGE ACCESS IS AN OPTION FOR THIS POSITION | The Economic Developer must live or be willing to relocate to the coverage area. The position will require some travel and attending events outside of normal work hours. |
Primary Tasks:
1. Participate in the development and implementation of comprehensive economic development strategies to attract investment, create jobs, and stimulate growth in the region.
2. Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national stakeholders including businesses, government agencies, community organizations, and educational institutions to identify opportunities for collaboration and partnership.
3. Provide guidance and support to businesses and entrepreneurs, including assistance with site selection, access to financing, workforce development, and regulatory compliance.
4. Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends, market opportunities, and competitive advantages to inform economic development initiatives.
5. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the permitting and regulatory process for economic development projects.
6. Participate in economic development projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
7. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and events to promote economic development initiatives and build strategic alliances.
8. Stay informed of best practices, emerging trends, and legislative developments in the field of economic development.
9. Support local promotion strategies to attract visitors to the region, increase tourism spending, and showcase local attractions, events, and experiences. Collaborate with local tourism organizations and stakeholders to coordinate marketing efforts and enhance the visitor experience.
10. You will perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, specializing in public administration, economics, finance, accounting, management, or related discipline plus five [5] years of directly related experience, OR nine [9] years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
- Ability to identify, research, plan, organize and implement initiatives and programs to increase new business opportunities and current business portfolio.
- Prior experience with program management of full new business life cycle including business pre-launch analysis and planning, startup launch activities and post-launch execution activities.
About the Choctaw Nation
The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Benefits
Free gym membership
Free access to employee health clinic
Free lunch for casino & resort associates
Earned wages access once per week for hourly Associates
Pet insurance
Paid vacation / sick time
Medical / Dental / Vision
401(K) with company match
College tuition reimbursement
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
Employee assistance program
Employee prescription program
CNO Paid Life Insurance
Teladoc
On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
On Site Mammogram Services
Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
Maternity Care Program
(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)
CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates .
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