Gallatin Economic Development Agency · 5 days ago
Existing Industries Coordinator
Gallatin, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expGallatin Economic Development Agency is focused on supporting local industries and workforce development. The Existing Industries Coordinator will develop relationships with industry partners, lead workforce initiatives, and ensure effective communication and representation of the agency.
Government Relations
Hiring Manager
Rosemary Bates, TCEcD
Responsibilities
Works with the Executive Director to gain a general understanding of all initiatives within the Economic Development Agency allowing this position to represent the Agency in the Executive Director’s absence
Leads Workforce Development and GEAR initiatives under the direction of the Special Projects Director
Works with the Executive Director and/or Special Projects Director to design and produce marketing materials promoting the community to potential business and industry. Cultivates strong relationships with key Workforce Development partners including, but not limited to Employers, Sumner County Schools, Vol State Community College, TCAT’s, and TNECD
Develops creative solutions to improve the effectiveness of the existing industry support program
Conducts existing industry visits, identifies expansion opportunities, and develops programming in support of local industry
Completes in-depth research and utilizes analysis skills for gathering information
Coordinates working groups and meetings
Maintains up-to-date existing industry records
Represents the Agency, and city when appropriate, at workforce development events, Job Fairs, related Sumner County School and local college events. Responsibility includes designing and ordering promotional materials as needed
Maintains and updates the Economic Development Agency’s website and social media telecommunications
Maintains and tracks budget expenses and detailed budgetary documentation
Performs routine office duties, including but not limited to P-Card reconciliation, ordering supplies, answering phone calls, etc
Completes diverse administrative tasks including; appointment management, meeting and presentation preparation and database management, while maintaining strict confidentiality
Arrange travel needs (including but not limited to hotel, air and registrations) for the agency
Attend conferences, which may require occasional overnight travel
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates degree
Must have at least five (5) years recent work experience in a related capacity
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to thoroughly understand the organization and functions of the department, with the ability to perform general administrative duties in adherence to policies and practices set forth by the Board of Directors and the City of Gallatin
Ability to develop strong working relationships within and outside of the agency
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to perform and organize work independently
Advanced computer skills with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Must have Social media and marketing experience
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment
Strong customer/constituent focus
Ability to track and maintain budget expenses
Experience in event organization, including arranging venues, catering and audio/visual needs
A strong and thorough understanding of the English language and excellent proofreading skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree is preferred
TNCEcD or CEcD certification is preferred
Advanced experience working with Bludot, Salesforce, or similar other CRM software
Knowledge of trade-shows
Ability to assist in response to RFI's and various client development activities
Company
Gallatin Economic Development Agency
The Gallatin Economic Development Agency recruits corporate offices, technology companies and advanced manufacturing to our city of approximately 45,000 people which is about 25 minutes from downtown Nashville, TN.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase