May 26, 2021 | Jobs
The Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) has an immediate opening for a Senior Development Specialist. A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in planning, public or business administration or related fields and three to five years of experience in public economic development or planning agency is required. The selected candidate will manage OMEGA’s Resilience Initiative for Southeastern and Eastern (RISE) Ohio Initiative, a U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Assistance to Coal Communities program initiative led by Ohio University’s Voinovich School, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, and OMEGA, focused on economic diversification; Opportunity Zone planning, development, and investment; and assistance to communities impacted by coal fired power plant closures. Experience with investments in opportunity zones and other economic development tools preferred.
May 24, 2021 | Jobs
In collaboration with all departments, the Director is responsible for directing an innovative development plan and meeting best practices for the development and deployment of goals, objectives, and tasks of the Economic Development Department. Responsibilities of the department are recruitment and retention of businesses, including expansion of business operations in Delaware County, securing new commercial investment in the community, supporting the Delaware County Finance Authority and working with other organizations that promote smart growth policies for the community. Individual reports to the County Administrator.
May 21, 2021 | Jobs
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA at www.cdfa.net) seeks a motivated, well- organized and energetic individual to fill the position of Coordinator, Programming. This position is critical to the continued success of CDFA’s education, advocacy, research, resources and networking efforts. This position is responsible for assisting with CDFA’s various events including state conferences, training courses, webinars and the CDFA National Summit. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic person to contribute to a great organization, working to create economic prosperity across the country. This position is located in Columbus, OH and reports to the Director of Programming.
May 17, 2021 | Jobs
Since 2014, TSEP has more than tripled the number of development initiatives (135) and active volunteers (140); and it has more than doubled its public contracts, private financial support, and members. The organization has grown to encompass five external facing leaders, each responsible for one or more development area, and it is currently operating with no dedicated administrative support. The membership and board have determined that keeping both the quantity and quality of activities pursued by the organization is a priority, and to maintain the pace and volume of work sustainably, TSEP needs to add a talented Operations Manager to manage internal operations and support the team and their many important activities, projects, initiatives, and committees.
May 14, 2021 | Jobs
The RISE Ohio (Resilience Initiative for Southeastern and Eastern Ohio) is a U.S. EDA Assistance to Coal Communities program initiative led by Ohio University’s Voinovich School, BHRC, and OMEGA focused on economic diversification; Opportunity Zone planning, development, and investment; and assistance to communities impacted by coal fired power plant closures.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is a council of governments established in 1968 and serves the counties of Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington in rural Appalachian Ohio. Buckeye Hills administers funding from multiple State and Federal sources in the areas of community and economic development, transportation planning and aging services in order to address the needs of member communities.
