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    Jul 20, 2017
      ·  Edited: Jul 20, 2017

    Prestonsburg - One East Kentucky Seeks Project Manager

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    ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: One East Kentucky is a privately funded non-profit, regional economic development organization covering nine counties in the east Kentucky “Coal Fields” region. These counties include: Floyd, Knott, Johnson, Lawrence, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Perry and Pike.


    ABOUT THE POSITION: Under the direction of the One East Kentucky President and CEO, the OEK Project Manager performs a variety of professional project management duties involved in coordinating marketing, regional and organizational projects.


    EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    • Develops and maintains good working relationship between OEK and regional partners

    • Interacts with appropriate city and county departments as required

    • Responds to and works with consultants and prospects of OEK

    • Creates and maintains comprehensive project files for all industrial projects

    • Develops appropriate marketing and branding material for prospects as well as existing projects

    • Attendance at Industrial Development Board Meetings, Workforce Development Meetings as well as other regional meetings as required

    • Assist President & CEO with business development and attraction activities

    • Preparation of bi-monthly OEK Board Meetings

    • Coordinate investor relations activities

    • Maintain regular attendance and work varied hours, with possible conference, association and business travel required

    • Research tax, utility and industry information for prospects

    • Complete Cost/Benefit Analysis for regional projects

    • Assist President & CEO with creation of and follow-up with new industrial leads

    • As indicated by situation and workload, will occasionally represent OEK at business site visits, trade shows and marketing events

    • Manage OEK website and social media

    • Perform additional related duties and responsibilities as required

    • Grant writing and administration


    PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    • Three (3) to Five (5) years of proven work experience in a public environment related to economic development and/or sales/marketing. Preference may be given to candidates possessing added skills, graduating from Basic Economic Development Course etc.

    • Post-Secondary education in business and/or marketing preferred

    • Technical and communication skills to perform the duties of this position are required


    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Excellent project and task orientation capabilities

    • Data collection and analysis

    • Skills in both written and oral communications

    • Ability to exercise sound judgement and make independent decisions when necessary and in accordance with policies and procedures

    • Significant skill using software programs such as: Photoshop, Power Point, Excel, Word and other graphic design, presentation and information management programs as necessary.

    • Ability to travel within the United States as well as internationally if necessary

    • Willingness and ability to participate and complete advanced professional development education


    • Quick-start and fast-learning individuals are preferred candidates

    • Knowledge of general business practices are a must

    • Knowledge of OEK target industries and their respective markets, customer base and support services are a plus.

    • Basic principles of business to business marketing

    • Working understanding of commercial/industrial real estate terminology

    • Ability to think regionally, be a team player


    PROCESS & EXPECTED SALARY:

    To apply for this position, submit your letter of interest, resume and if you so choose, examples of previous work (not required) in .PDF Format electronically to:


    Charles Sexton

    President/CEO

    One East Kentucky

    chuck@OneEastKY.com


    The salary range expectation of this position is $45,000 to $60,000 annually DOQ including benefits. Performance bonus will also be considered. The individual chosen for this position is required to live within the nine-county region of One East Kentucky and have suitable transportation to and from the OEK offices on the campus of Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg, KY.


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