| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR |
Job Code: 2650
Pay Grade: 210
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This position provides professional level support to the Economic Development Administrator and is responsible for assisting with the implementation of the Mayor's Economic Initiative/Development Program.
Work is performed with independent judgement under the general supervision of the Economic Development Administrator and is reviewed through meetings, conferences, reports and results achieved.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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- Designs and administers economic development programs and initiatives.
- Acts as a liaison between the Mayor's office and the Economic Development office.
- Attends, plans and organizes meetings, researches issues, and conducts outreach and education events for Orange County.
- Responds to economic development inquiries and requests for information from communities, businesses and stakeholders
- Performs administrative duties, which include writing, researching and outreach tasks related to promoting economic development in Orange County.
- Creates presentations or other communication material.
- Serves on inter-departmental committees.
- Reviews compliance documents for agencies funded through the Orange County Economic Development office.
- Participates in community and metropolitan area groups, organizations, and external committees involved in community and development.
- Fosters relationships with community and economic development partners.
- Represents the Economic Development office at national or international conferences, seminars or industry events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and two years of experience in community and economic development. Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. |
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| Preferences |
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Experience in international economic development, foreign direct investment or foreign trade.
Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
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