Economic Development Coordinator – One Columbus

One Columbus
One Columbus, formerly Columbus 2020, is the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus Region. We are leading a comprehensive regional growth strategy that develops and attracts the world’s most competitive companies, grows a highly adaptive workforce, prepares our communities for the future, and inspires corporate, academic and public innovation throughout the Columbus Region. Our vision for the Columbus Region to be the most prosperous region in the United States.

The Role
The Economic Development Coordinator (EDC) is a pivotal contributor to the project management and client services team at One Columbus. The EDC is responsible for delivering industry-leading customer service to internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle: maintaining records, coordinating with partners, and assisting clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the project management and client services team.
• Coordination and execution of client market visits to the Columbus Region.
• Maintain and organize project records in Salesforce, assuring data integrity and completion.
• Work with internal One Columbus stakeholders to verify that records in Salesforce are accurate and complete in accordance with internal and partner guidelines.
• Serve as the One Columbus main point of contact to navigate clients through the application phase of the project process.
• Manage and maintain the Columbus Region’s available commercial real estate inventory (sites and buildings) in relevant systems, including JobsOhio’s ZoomProspector. Work with the internal team to respond to RFIs regarding available sites in strong collaboration with state and local partners.
• Responsible for the distribution and management of incoming project leads.
• Maintain and administer weekly and quarterly reports.
• Answer and respond to general economic development inquiries via phone or email.
• Other ad hoc responsibilities in association with state and local partners.

You
You have a true passion for helping others, are extremely organized, have the utmost pride in your work, and execute with flawless precision. You’re a fast learner, listen and look for the smallest details, and know how to adapt in any situation.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Economic development experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• A self-starter with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling highly confidential matters are essential to this position.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe, Salesforce, etc.

To Apply
Use the Easy Apply link, or email careers@columbusregion.com

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This job ad is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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