Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Successful applicant must have:

Excellent oral and written communications skills;

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, internet research, email, and general office procedures;

Three (3) or more years of relevant, progressively responsible work experience in education, marketing, business, or office environment;

Residence in or willingness to relocate to Pemiscot County;

Verifiable professional references; and

Ability to provide a writing sample and transcripts, if requested.

Other Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Earned bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field

Grant research and application

Program or project management

Participation in budget preparation

Economic development issues and practices

          Event planning

Other appropriate work and/or volunteer experience

On-the-job training will be provided in requisite subject areas.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPER RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPENSATION

2006

Responsibilities

The Economic Developer is an employee of the Port and reports to and works under the direction of the Port director.  During and after training, the Economic Developer performs grant research and writes grant applications, administers grant funds, manages programs and projects, assists in budget development, participates in required local, state, and Federal intergovernmental relations, responds to requests for information from economic development prospects and agencies, proactively markets industrial sites and buildings within the Port district, attends local and other meetings and conferences, participates in community development activities, plans events, reports to all governing authorities, and performs other duties as assigned.  Some travel and public speaking will be required.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Medical insurance allowance

Dental expense reimbursement

Vacation allowance

Paid holidays

Retirement – SIMPLE IRA

Travel expense reimbursement

Initial performance evaluation by Port director after six (6) months

Annual salary adjustment based on performance evaluation by Port director

Application Process

Send resume by March 24, 2006, via email to pemiscotport@yahoo.com, or delivered to:  Pemiscot County Port Authority, 619 Ward Avenue, Caruthersville, MO 63830.