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' Assist in the Council of Government process. May require additional facilitation of assisting local
<br />municipalities. Collaborate with COG for the advancement of overall economic development goals and
<br />objectives.r Create and conduct local town halls/roundtables, as requested.
<br />' Provide industry knowledge to build public relation strategies that influence public opinion and promote
<br />products, ideas, and services.
<br />' Attend and represent the Chamber and economic constituencies at conferences, trade shows, and other
<br />exhibitions, as needed.
<br />' Additional requirements for developing programs nray be needed. May require business plans, strategic
<br />plarrning, or prior authorization frorn CEO.. Preparing and editing organizational reports/analytics, for internal and external audiences.
<br />' Provide a monthly economic report to the CEO, to be shared to the Board of Directors, Council of
<br />Government and Board of County Commissioners.i. Economic website stats, Leads, and overall activities of the department.r Preseut monthly to contracted committees, specifically on campaign website statistics and applicable
<br />contract requirements. Annual reports may be requested as a contract obligation.r Project and budget management skills.
<br />' Coordinate and manage economic development interns for the department.
<br />' Ensure chamber contracts are up to date and reviewed regularly; liabilities reviewed regularly; and
<br />approved by CEO.r Grant Writing may be required for development of departmenVprograms. May require developing,
<br />recommending and implementing the county's Economic Development Strategy & Work Plan.r Assist and advocate for businesses and industry during permitting efforts.
<br />' Plan, development, submit and monitor the Economic Development department's annual budget.
<br />REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESl. Knowledge of community structure and operations, organizations, policies, and ordinances that affect economic
<br />development.
<br />2. Understanding of marketing and promotion techniques.3, Capability to perform market analysis as it relates to the potential development of a specific site.4' I(nowledge of real estate practices, managernent, organization, and legal practices pertaining to real property, right-
<br />of-way, acquisition, and relocation; survey laws, land transaction methods, title records, and instruments.5. Knowledge of economic analysis techniques related to market, feasibility, and impact studies.6. Knowledge of grant research and preparation.
<br />7, Ability to motivate others to gain support for new business.8. Understanding of political environments and sensitivities and the ability to function effectively within that
<br />environment.
<br />9, Ability to interpret pertinent legal documents, laws, and regulations.
<br />l0' Ability to cultivate and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with elected officials, advisory
<br />groups, the business community, department heads, employees, media, and general public.
<br />I I ' Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form to a diverse audience and to prepare and analyze
<br />technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
<br />12. Effective organization and expression of ideas through use of oral and written communications.
<br />13. Effective presentation of infonnation to top management, public groups, boards of directors, or governing bodies.
<br />14. Effective use of interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient, and courteous manner.
<br />MINTMUM QUALrI'ICATIONSl, Experience in working with local, county, and state government agencies and elected officials.2. Experience in public relations, including interaction with the media.3. Abitity to manage and update websites.4. Valid Washington State Driver license and appropriate insurance at time of hire for work-related travel
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