Basic qualifications required for the role:
• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-3 years of experience in programs, nonprofit and/or economic development related field.
• Experience in support programs, projects and working in education, entrepreneurship, workforce development and other related industries.
• Experience in developing PowerPoint presentations and managing data with Excel spreadsheets.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
Additional preferred qualifications and helpful experience includes:
• Master’s degree in related field.
• Experience working in small to medium sized companies or a start-up environment.
• Experience in working on economic development issues.
Characteristics that support success:
• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to protect privacy and maintain discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Strong people skills, professional demeanor, and ability to maintain grace under pressure when adapting to a rapidly changing environment, including reprioritization or reassignment of responsibilities.
• Must be a self-starter who takes initiative.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Team-player, solution-oriented, intellectual agility and the ability to analyze and think critically.
• Effective independently and in a semi-remote environment.
• Remain accessible and responsive beyond business hours.