Business Development Coordinator – Communications

Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell County Department of Economic Development seeks a Business Development Coordinator – Communications to support content creation, public messaging, and grant-related communications. This role collaborates with the Economic Development team and regional partners to ensure consistent messaging and branding.

Responsibilities include managing social media, drafting press releases and newsletters, coordinating interviews with business owners, and preparing annual reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of related experience in detailed document preparation preferred.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (IS-100 and IS-700 or NIMS) within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation: oversees social media, maintains county website page, drafts monthly newsletter, coordinates communications to business community, conducts interviews, drafts press releases.
• Technical Writing: assists in grant proposals/applications, drafts press releases for grants/programs, coordinates and drafts annual reports.
• Collaborative: works with Economic Development team and Campbell County to ensure brand cohesion, connects with regional partners to promote events.

Skills

Content Creation

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Graphic Design

Microsoft Office

Communication

Research & Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Business Development Coordinator – Communications

Salary Range:$40,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

Business Development Coordinator – Communications

Department of Economic Development

$40-45K Dependent on experience and education

Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:

• Content Creation
  • Oversees social media presence on relevant platforms
  • Maintains Economic Development Page of the Campbell County website
  • Drafts and designs monthly newsletter from department
  • Coordinate ongoing communication from Department to business community through website
  • Set up and conduct interviews with business owners and farm for business spotlights
  • Responsible for drafting and distribution of press releases pertaining to grants and other Economic Development projects.

  Technical Writing

  • May assist all County departments in the preparation of grant proposals and applications that will enhance department efficiency and service to the public.
  • Draft necessary press releases as related to grants and programs from Economic Development.
  • Coordinates and drafts the annual report from the

  Collaborative

  • Works closely within the Economic Development team and Campbell County Organization to achieve consistent messaging and brand cohesion
  • Regularly connect with regional partners to coordinate communication and promotion of events

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Desired: 2 years of related experience in detailed document preparation.
  • Additional education and/or training may be substituted where applicable.
  • Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and insurable under the County’s policy.
  • Completion of National Incident Management System (IS-100 and IS- 700 or NIMS equivalent) within 90 days of employment.

  Core Skill Sets:

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Comfortable engaging with the public and business community on a regular basis.
  • Creativity- demonstrate the ability to develop strategies for keeping Economic Development engaged with the local business community.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Experienced with Graphic Design – proficient with Canva may have access to Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Excellent technical skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skilled in analytical research, problem solving, and decision-making.
  • General understanding and ability to utilize the County’s adopted software platform.

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