Hiring Salary: $44,997 /- Depending on Experience
Are you passionate about progress? Do you thrive on being active within the community? Do you enjoy building relationships?
If you are looking for an opportunity in an environment that allows you to use your computer, organizational and collaboration skills, while making a positive impact on the community, then this job is for you.
Under general supervision, the Administrative Coordinator for Economic Development & Tourism performs advanced administrative support work for Economic Development Department and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and tourism staff. Position also performs routine administrative support duties for County Administration.
Employee must exercise independent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail in completing job duties. Employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with program participants and the general public.
The Administrative Coordinator for Economic Development & Tourism reports to the Director of Economic Development.
- Performs clerical and administrative duties.
- Maintains website for Economic Development.
- Develops and maintains database of County businesses and available commercial or industrial sites or buildings.
- Identifies, compiles and publicizes resources for existing and prospective businesses, with a focus on small businesses.
- Serves as clerk to the Economic Development Authority (EDA); attends quarterly and special called meetings; takes, transcribes, and distributes meeting minutes.
- Performs bookkeeping duties for EDA (Economic Development Authority) using QuickBooks.
- Answers telephone for Economic Development, Tourism and County Administration; greets visitors; receives in-person mail and electronic inquiries and provides information or refers inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinates and schedules business appreciation and small business educational/consulting events.
- Coordinates registration of EDA Board members for conferences, trainings, meetings, and special events.
- Creates letters, memorandums, monthly reports, programs, brochures, invitations and other documents using a variety of formats; assumes responsibility for correctness of spelling, punctuation, format and grammar.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate’s degree with coursework in business administration, marketing, computers, accounting, or related field.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of directly related experience.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
OUR Community: Gloucester County
- Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.