Rural Development Specialist (SE Region)

okgov; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 70 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Comprehensive benefits

Resumo da oferta

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is seeking a Rural Development Specialist for the Southeast Region. This full-time role leads regional development efforts, working with private sector businesses, communities, and regional entities to promote growth and job creation.

The position includes collaboration with the Rural Services Director and ongoing CRM updates. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree (preferred) and will engage in workforce initiatives, entrepreneurship support, and

Qualificações

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred, preferably in a related field.

Responsabilidades

• Work with private sector businesses to provide information on state incentives and assist with retention and expansion efforts.
• Develop and support community-based BR&E programs and provide tools to meet development needs.
• Maintain timely updates to the Rural Services Director and input data into the ODOC CRM database.
• Link public and private entities with resources to fit their needs and support regional partnerships.
• Provide resources to develop local entrepreneurship programs and small business development including retail.
• Assist in workforce initiatives and connect economic development professionals to relevant programs.
• Deliver presentations and learning opportunities on community and economic development principles.

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Rural Development Specialist (SE Region)

Agency 160 DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Supervisory Organization Department of Commerce

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the State economic development office. Our mission is to cultivate an environment where businesses and communities can grow and thrive. We are a trusted government agency that partners with businesses and communities for strategic and sustainable growth and success, moving Oklahoma forward to becoming a top-ten state.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks to fill a Rural Development Specialist (RDS) - Southeast Region position. This position is a full-time position in the state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package , including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, visit the Oklahoma State Benefits Overview . The annual salary for this position is up to $75,000 based on education and experience.

Basic Purpose

The Southeast (SE) Regional Development Specialist (RDS) serves as the lead representative of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce (ODOC) in the 11-county SE service region, which includes Atoka County, Bryan County, Choctaw County, Coal County, Haskell County, Hughes County, Latimer County, LeFlore County, McCurtain County, McIntosh County, Pittsburg County, Pontotoc County, and Pushmataha County .

Typical Functions

• Work with private sector businesses to provide information on state business incentives to eligible companies.
• Work directly with businesses and communities regarding delivering comprehensive business retention and expansion assistance and establishing community-based BR&E programs, providing appropriate tools and resources to enhance their overall development needs.
• Provide timely updates of activities to the Rural Services Director and input into the ODOC Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database.
• Connect public and private sector individuals and entities with appropriate resources designed to fit their needs.
• Provide technical assistance and resources to develop and support regional economic development partnerships.
• Provide resources and expertise to communities and regional entities to assist them in developing comprehensive local entrepreneurship programs and small business development, including retail.
• Assist communities and regional entities in developing business attraction programs.
• Assist in workforce initiatives, connecting economic development professionals to workforce initiatives.
• Assist communities and local leadership with developing community and economic development projects.
• Deliver success stories to the Marketing Department for inclusion in the Success Stories Program.
• Provide presentations and other learning opportunities designed to educate communities on a wide range of community and economic development principles and practices.
• Assist other ODOC divisions with program outreach, including Quality Jobs, Community Development, and Oklahoma Main Street Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree is preferred, preferably in a related field.