Economic Development Coordinator

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Under direction of the County Administrator, work collaboratively with multiple program partners such as but not limited to community and business leaders, city and county governmental officials, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, local economic development entities & state and regional partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Creative entrepreneurship, business incubation & small business development efforts

Work with local school districts, universities, & community leaders to create entrepreneurship education programs & to enhance the local entrepreneurship ecosystem

Maintaining a business climate conducive to the expansion and retention of existing companies

Innovative programs to strengthen the quality and quantity of the local workforce

Targeting of business recruitment efforts & negotiating with potential business/industry prospects

Experience working with state and local officials

Grant Writing and Grant Administration experience

Experience preparing application and support documentation for Kansas Business Incentive Programs (i.e., Tax Credits, Training Grants, Business Loans, Tax Exemptions, IRBs, etc.)

Experience in industry and market research & e-marketing communications tools

Demonstrated report writing capability

Experience serving as an “advocate” on behalf of local business interest at the local & state level

Rural Development through expansion of tourism activities and initiatives in agritourism

Implementation of quality of life initiatives and efforts to enhance community appeal

QUALIFICATIONS

Persuasive oral and written communication skills

Excellent computer skills

Skilled negotiator and ability to build consensus

Ability to formulate and execute strategic & long-range plans

Ability to leverage substantial resources, energy & partnerships

Ability to form meaningful business relationships with a variety of constituents

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal funding resources

Ability to handle conflicting priorities/work schedules to meet challenging deadlines

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing research, finance, real estate, urban/regional planning, or related field. A minimum of 2 years of experience in planning, implementing & administration of economic development programs preferably with an emphasis in entrepreneurship & small business development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Full-time residency inside Cowley County within 6 months of employment is a requirement. A valid Kansas Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record throughout employment are required.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications may be picked up in the County Administrator’s office, downloaded from our website at www.cowleycountyks.gov Please provide application, resume and cover letter to Cowley County Att: Administrator’s Office, 311 E. 9th Winfield, Kansas 67156.

Cowley County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,468.00 - $82,403.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $59,468 - $82,403