Help Wanted

Position: EDC Program Coordinator

Job Purpose: To coordinate the development, scheduling, marketing, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of EDC programs, with a focus on trades training programs.

Reports to: EDC Director

Description of Duties and Tasks: Essential duties and responsibilities include the following, and other duties may be assigned:
     Required

1. Coordinates assigned programs including developing schedules for instructors, arranges facilities including classroom/electronic setup, collects, compiles & distributes survey data, sets up events and workshops.
2. Coordinates and implements trades training programs at the EDC: develops curricula and schedules, creates and deploys marketing efforts, arranges facilities including classroom/electronic setup, collects, compiles & distributes survey data, coordinates students participating in training programs, reports out to EDC Board, community groups and funders.
3. Coordinates and implements trades apprenticeships with San Juan County businesses.
4. Creates and maintains current brochures, applications, web resources, and other program marketing materials.
5. Works with EDC Director to assess community needs based on input from professional associations, participants and industry professionals to develop or revise programs.
6. Answers phone and email correspondence, and provides customer service for EDC office.

Qualifications: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
     Required • Effective communications skills, including tact and diplomacy • Strong writing skills • Effective development skills, including fundraising and funder development • Strong computer skills in standard office software applications, including all Microsoft Office programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint), and ability to learn new software applications • Attention to detail and timeliness • Ability to work under pressure and self-direct • Ability to coordinate all aspects of programs, and to interact effectively with students, funders, business owners, and agencies • Ability to travel around San Juan County and Washington state • Ability to create and maintain program marketing materials • Ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and materials (non-disclosure agreement required) • Driver’s license/appropriate insurance and clean driving record required • Ability to maintain general jolliness in challenging situations • Ability to multi-task with frequent disruptions • Ability to commit to a set schedule

Work Experience and requirements:
   Required • At least one year of successful college experience and at least three years’ work experience in administration or management, including project management. Preferred • Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years’ work experience in administration or management. • Valid Washington driver’s license required.

Compensation: DOE with specific benefits
Type: Part-time, 30 hours/week
How to Apply: Please send resume and a writing sample of at least 250 typed words (preferably business or grant-oriented) to the San Juan County Economic Development Council at: [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Open until filled.

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