Economic Development Programs Coordinator

Cameron County; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance Protection

Sick and Annual Leave

Retirement System

Paid Holidays

Direct Deposit Payroll

Job summary

Cameron County in Brownsville, TX seeks an Economic Development Specialist to support the Economic Development Director by administering programs, maintaining records, and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies. The role focuses on data verification, KPI tracking, and documentation aligned with county policies and contracts.

Responsibilities include assisting with BRE, venue taxes, marketing, industry attraction, business engagement, events, site visits, and research.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by four (4) years of experience performing secretarial and/or administrative support work.
• Familiarity with Economic Development Programs and county contracts; able to work with Local, State and Federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out work programs including BRE, venue and motor vehicle rental tax, marketing, and industry attraction.
• Answer calls, process documents, maintain records, and prepare department documents per policies.
• Prepare purchase orders, review invoices, and organize department events and site visits.
• Track KPI data such as sales tax, workforce, permits, international trade, and tourism impact.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Suite

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Cameron County in Brownsville, TX seeks an Economic Development Specialist to support the Economic Development Director by administering programs, maintaining records, and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies. The role focuses on data verification, KPI tracking, and documentation aligned with county policies and contracts.

Responsibilities include assisting with BRE, venue taxes, marketing, industry attraction, business engagement, events, site visits, and research.