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Agency Empire State Development, NYS

Title Project Manager, Outreach & Development, Southern Tier

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit None listed

Salary Range From $70000 to $75000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13901

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.BASIC FUNCTION:Under the general direction of the Regional Director, originate and manage programs to assist with business retention, growth and start up in the Southern Tier Region (STR). Provide superior customer service on behalf of ESD to businesses and employers within the region. Acting as an expert, resource, and primary outreach person for ESD, coordinating activities, and taking a lead role in performing project reviews, analysis and evaluation of business expansion, develop and implement proactive policies and projects within the assigned area(s).WORK PERFORMED:• Develop and maintain a positive relationship with industry contacts with the goal of employing information to form a public private partnership to address what individual companies need to grow within NYS.• Identify, analyze, and manage potential expansion, retention and attraction assistance projects.• Source and originate grant and loan deals in alignment with the regional strategic plan and ESD program guidelines.• Respond to inquiries, address concerns, and explain ESD programs and services to companies and organizations.• Liaise with other government and non-government entities to expedite projects and initiatives. • Represent ESD at industry functions, conferences and events, and make presentations as necessary. • Preparation of briefings, analyses and other documents for senior management as necessary.• Maintain complete and accurate data files on prospects, projects and initiatives. • Lead and participate in project teams consisting of ESD staff and others in government and the private sector.• Remain current on ESD programs and initiatives, as well as those of sister agencies with whom we interact regularly (e.g. NYSERDA, NYPA, HCR, etc.) and those of stakeholder partners (e.g. IDA’s, EDO’s, etc.).• Maintain open lines of communication between local development partners including (but not limited to) local Industrial Development Agencies, Local Development Corporations, Municipalities, Counties, Utilities, Regional Planning Boards, and Chamber of Commerce.• Other projects/duties as requested by the Regional Director.• Travel and off hours are sometimes required.

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance, Banking, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Public Administration and Policy.Relevant experience required: 3 - 5 years in one or more of the following fields: economic development, government, business, finance, planning, real estate development, urban studies, public administration, or name the industry.Knowledge preferred: Attributes of the specific industries assigned; Business Development & Outreach, local elected officials and stakeholders, working knowledge of government, public policy objectives, business planning, public and private financing programs, business law, environmental policy/ regulations, design and construction issues, real estate development. Excellent writing and oral communications skills are essential. Proficiency in computer programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Digital platforms to strengthen our on-line presence.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Janelle Mofsenson – HR Recruiter

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on Applying External Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for considerationWE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY