North Region Economic Development Project Lead

State-of-Missour; Missouri; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total compensation package

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Economic Development is seeking a Regional Engagement Team member to work with Missouri businesses, partners, and government officials on retention, expansion, and community development projects. You will serve as a concierge for local partners accessing state and federal resources and be part of a data-driven, regionally targeted team.

Responsibilities include building relationships, presenting Missouri’s business climate, leading retention initiatives, expanding

Qualifications

• Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.
• Ability to prepare and present marketing and related promotional material to Missouri businesses and other economic development partners
• Ability to organize, manage and participate in outreach statewide both independently and with partners
• Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare complete and concise reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, business and trade association representatives, federal, state and local officials, governments, community leaders and the general public
• Ability to travel within assigned region on a regular daily and weekly basis to meet business and community partners’ needs, as well as to the Jefferson City, MO home office for occasional division and department meetings/trainings

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional and open relationships with Missouri businesses, employers, partners, government officials and local citizens.
• Facilitate the growth of businesses throughout assigned region by meeting with leadership, providing technical assistance, and connecting to resources.
• Research, evaluate and prepare customized presentations highlighting Missouri’s business climate, financing, incentives, markets and suppliers.
• Lead statewide business retention expansion program for the assigned region.
• Develop extensive partner network and understanding of resources available to companies and communities.
• Assist communities with development initiatives for economic and community development.
• Coordinate efforts with other governmental agencies to obtain information and assistance for businesses to operate in the state.
• Participate in the business incentive negotiation process; assist with completion of paperwork.
• Plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals.

Skills

Leadership

Public relations

Marketing

Strategic planning

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Economics, Business, Public Administration, International Business, Agribusiness or related field

Job description

The Missouri Department of Economic Development is seeking a Regional Engagement Team member to work with Missouri businesses, partners, and government officials on retention, expansion, and community development projects. You will serve as a concierge for local partners accessing state and federal resources and be part of a data-driven, regionally targeted team.

Responsibilities include building relationships, presenting Missouri’s business climate, leading retention initiatives, expanding