Export Development Program Manager

SEDA Council of Governments; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEDA Council of Governments is seeking a full-time Program Manager for the Export Development Program to oversee and grow export initiatives. The role involves funding acquisition, export counseling, and coordination with regional and international partners to advance economic development.

You will lead staff, ensure compliance, and cultivate partnerships with public and private entities. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Business or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an export-related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide export counseling and technical assistance to existing and prospective clients.
• Develop and implement annual program work plans.
• Ensure compliance with funding source requirements and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to program staff.
• Oversee fiscal management, reporting, billing, and contract compliance.
• Identify and pursue new funding, partnerships, and business development opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with local, state, federal, and international stakeholders.
• Complete special projects on time and within budget.
• Represent SEDA-COG at meetings, events, and trade-related activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business

Job description

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strongcommunities

SEDA-Council of Governments, a public development organization serving 11 Central Pennsylvania counties, is seeking a full-time Program Manager for the Export Development Program. The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight and growth of the export development program, including securing funding, providing export counseling and technical assistance to businesses, and representing SEDA-COG throughout the region and beyond. The position works closely with businesses, state and federal agencies, and international trade partners to strengthen export opportunities and economic development initiatives.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

• Provide export counseling and technical assistance to existing and prospective clients.
• Develop and implement annual program work plans.
• Ensure compliance with funding source requirements and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to program staff.
• Oversee fiscal management, reporting, billing, and contract compliance.
• Identify and pursue new funding, partnerships, and business development opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with local, state, federal, and international stakeholders.
• Complete special projects on time and within budget.
• Represent SEDA-COG at meetings, events, and trade-related activities.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Bachelor's degree in International Business or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an export-related field.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, leadership, and organizational skills.