Development Assistant – P3 Pickaway County

As the economic development agent for Pickaway County and its municipalities, P3 has three main objectives: promote and market the advantages of locating business in the county; promote a stronger business environment by facilitating retention and expansion efforts of local employers; and deliver a seamless network of economic development services and value-added programs to existing businesses, local government, and prospective companies throughout Pickaway County.

The Development Assistant will support the Executive Director and Assistant Director with the day-to-day operations of the organization: provide clerical support to include acting as primary receptionist, schedule meetings, organize files & compose correspondence; plan & organize P3 special events and meetings, organize P3 board & committee, and Pickaway County Port Authority (PCPA) meetings, take minutes of P3 board & committee meetings.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates all meetings, including but not limited to: P3 Board of Directors meetings, PCPA meetings, Executive Committee and other board committee meetings, special events, and other P3 related meetings.
• Organizes invitations, RSVP’s, the selection and management of meeting facilities, coordination of stakeholders.
• Provides a wide variety of administrative and clerical support, including but not limited to: front desk receptionist duties, maintaining filing systems, updating and maintaining contact databases, handling inquiries and directing them to team members, taking and maintaining meeting minutes.
• Coordinate community outreach and various communication and marketing tasks as needed.
• Manage website updates, and outward facing operations related to social media and public relations.
• Assist in the development and coordination of a P3/community marketing plan to include various channels (print, website, social media)
• Assist in management of data for the projects, site and building databases, record retention, and other duties related to project tracking and in real estate database functions.
• Assist in every aspect and phase of economic and community development projects as needed.
• Opportunity to represent P3 outwardly at specific community, business, and stakeholder functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Professionalism and discretion in handling highly confidential matters are essential.
• Excellent communication, research, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multitask, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to represent the organization outwardly: professionalism, interpersonal communication, and ability to work in a public environment required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal work hours to accommodate meetings and events.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Self-starter who can exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• A collaborative attitude, self-determination, and appreciation of community culture.
• Knowledge of social media and websites.
• Public relations, government relations, political or public-policy experience preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

• Full-time position with regular business hours and schedule flexibility. • Competitive pay, negotiable based upon relevant experience.
• Paid vacation and leave.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and innovative organizational culture.

Please submit resume and cover letter to Ryan Scribner at rscribner@pickawayprogress.com .