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Business Development Coordinator – Communications
Department of Economic Development
$40-45K Dependent on experience and education
Position Overview: Campbell County Economic Development is seeking a highly organized and engaging Business Development Coordinator – Communications. This position in the Economic Development Department serves as the main point of contact for all engagement between the Economic Development department and the business community for information and other departments for grant endeavors.
Performs with excellence, the following tasks, including but not limited to:
- Content Creation
- Oversees social media presence on relevant platforms
- Maintains Economic Development Page of the Campbell County website
- Drafts and designs monthly newsletter from department
- Coordinate ongoing communication from Department to business community through website
- Set up and conduct interviews with business owners and farm for business spotlights
- Responsible for drafting and distribution of press releases pertaining to grants and other Economic Development projects.
Technical Writing
- May assist all County departments in the preparation of grant proposals and applications that will enhance department efficiency and service to the public.
- Draft necessary press releases as related to grants and programs from Economic Development.
- Coordinates and drafts the annual report from the
Collaborative
- Works closely within the Economic Development team and Campbell County Organization to achieve consistent messaging and brand cohesion
- Regularly connect with regional partners to coordinate communication and promotion of events
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Desired: 2 years of related experience in detailed document preparation.
- Additional education and/or training may be substituted where applicable.
- Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and insurable under the County’s policy.
- Completion of National Incident Management System (IS-100 and IS- 700 or NIMS equivalent) within 90 days of employment.
Core Skill Sets:
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable engaging with the public and business community on a regular basis.
- Creativity- demonstrate the ability to develop strategies for keeping Economic Development engaged with the local business community.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Experienced with Graphic Design – proficient with Canva may have access to Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Excellent technical skills including the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Skilled in analytical research, problem solving, and decision-making.
- General understanding and ability to utilize the County’s adopted software platform.
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
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