Program Coordinator

Kansas City International; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401k

short-term disability

long-term disability

Job summary

Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Program/Project Coordinator to support the LCRA Chapter 353 Advisory Board and the EEZ boards. This full-time role requires organizing meetings, preparing notices, coordinating venues, and maintaining records.

The candidate should have 3–5 years' experience and strong MS Office skills, with relocation to Kansas City as needed. Ideal candidates have excellent written and verbal communication abilities and can work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director(s) and the Board(s) of Directors of LCRA & EEZ.
• Process correspondence and prepare agenda materials, notices, and packets.
• Coordinate board meetings, track attendance, and arrange venue logistics.
• Record and transcribe minutes, and assist with resolutions and reports.
• Maintain related databases and files, and support tax-abatement processes.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Time management

Written & communication skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Access

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Economic Development Corporation of KC

Program Coordinator

The Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Missouri, is currently accepting applications for the position of Project Coordinator. This full-time staff position will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Chapter 353 Advisory Board and the Enhanced Zone Boards (EEZ) in their operations for taking initiative, understanding and participating in accomplishments of the organizations’ mission and undertaking operational duties in the absence of the Executive Director(s).

Key Responsibilities

• providing administrative and clerical assistance to the Executive Director(s) and the Board(s) of Directors of LCRA & EEZ.
• Providing information as requested, processing incoming and outgoing correspondence, and other items, as necessary.
• Taking the initiative to understand key issues facing the EDC and its affiliate agencies to be of assistance to correctly answering inquiries and compiling information.
• Coordinating Board meetings, as well as other meetings as required.
• Preparing and distributing Board meeting notices, organizing monthly agenda content and related materials, distributing and posting meeting notices, agendas, and packets.
• Tracking Board Commissioner attendance to assure a quorum, scheduling the boardroom, caterers and setting up the venue.
• Monitoring and recording the meetings, transcribing and maintaining the minutes.
• Preparing the resolutions and other pertinent documents as may be required.
• Maintaining relative records and logs as well as assisting in preparing any reports required.
• Issuance of tax-abatement certificates for LCRA & EEZ.
• Professing tax-abatement applications, including assuming appropriate documentation and working with development staff to ensure that all requirements have been met.
• Making arrangements with development staff for inspections.
• Maintaining related databases and physical files.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Three to five years’ experience preferred.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Experience with Microsoft Access and Teams as well as Zoom is preferable.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
• Excellent written and communication skills are required.

This is a full-time exempt position with a salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits Package

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• short-term disability
• long-term disability

Residency in Kansas City, Missouri, or a willingness to relocate within six months, is required.

For more information and a full job description, visit our website at www.edckc.com