The Alamance Chamber is hiring two full-time Economic Development positions. Learn more about the Director of Economic Development Projects and the Director of Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development positions below.
Director, Economic Development Projects
Access the job description by clicking here or viewing below. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Andrea Fleming, Vice President of Economic Development at andrea@alamancechamber.com. This position will remain open until filled.
Employment Classification & Job Status: Non-exempt & At Will
Reports To: Vice President, Economic Development
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Facilitate and manage responses to requests for proposals and research inquiries. Create research-based updates for investors, communications, and marketing efforts.
- Contribute to development and implementation of workforce development and talent pipeline initiatives.
- Build relationships with existing industries. Communicate resources, provide connections and support.
- Coordinate regular meetings of and communications to the Chamber Workforce Council.
- Cultivate and actively maintain contacts with the Alamance County Human Resources Association, real estate community, Economic Development Partnership of NC, and North Carolina Economic Developers Association.
- Cultivate connections with new companies. Establish contact program for the first year of operations.
- Maintain site and building database, assist with site identification and certification efforts. Enhance marketing of key, large sites and/or buildings and presentation on the Chamber website.
- Develop system to track and monitor client inquiries and status of projects.
- Lead communications and marketing efforts to include economic development newsletter, investor and local industry updates, presentations, website, and social media.
- Partner with Director, Investor Engagement for event planning and execution of Investor Annual Meeting, Economic Summit, Talent/Workforce event.
- Support Career Accelerator Program and other work-based learning initiatives through
business/education partnerships. - Brainstorm, evaluate, and implement creative, impactful economic development initiatives.
Skills Required:
- Education – Minimum of associates degree in combination with appropriate level of work experience
- Work Experience – minimum of two years of experience in related field(s)
- Must be highly organized; ability to conceptualize but also very attentive to detail
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking and/or making presentations
- Excellent computer skills particularly with MS Office Suite, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite.
- Self-motivated and directed and able to work independently with little supervision
- Comfortable with deadlines but also able to quickly shift focus and/or priorities
- Ability to interact and communicate with diverse personalities and constituents
- Bilingual a plus
Evaluation: Annual performance review by Vice President, Economic Development. Evaluated against program goals and objectives, ability to complete assigned tasks in form and manner that meets/exceeds customer expectations.
Director, Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development
Access the job description by clicking here or viewing below. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Andrea Fleming, Vice President of Economic Development at andrea@alamancechamber.com. This position will remain open until filled.
Employment Classification & Job Status: Non-exempt & At Will
Reports To: Vice President, Economic Development
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Oversee development and maintenance of events, communications, and programs to support Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs in the Alamance County Community
- Create and manage annual grant program and corresponding pitch event for small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Coordinate with Director, Economic Development Projects for custom research as requested
- Create, maintain, and regularly update content for Small Business & Entrepreneur Development webpage, newsletter and social media
- Create and maintain a Small Business/Entrepreneur database
- Develop relationships and database of Small Business/Entrepreneurial resources (ecosystem partners)
- Prepare materials for and makes oral presentations as required
- Maintain and execute a comprehensive communication plan for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Plan and coordinate educational programming series, meetup events
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills Required:
- Education – Minimum of associates degree in combination with appropriate level of work experience
- Work Experience – minimum of two years of experience in related field(s)
- Must be highly organized; ability to conceptualize but also very attentive to detail
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable with public speaking and/or making presentations
- Excellent computer skills particularly with MS Office Suite, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite
- Self-motivated and directed and able to work independently with little supervision
- Comfortable with deadlines but also able to quickly shift focus and/or priorities
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
- Ability to interact and communicate with diverse personalities and constituents
- Event planning and management skills and/or experience preferred
- Bilingual a plus
Evaluation: Annual performance review by Vice President, Economic Development. Evaluated against program goals and objectives, ability to complete assigned tasks in form and manner that meets/exceeds customer expectations.