Two Regional Economic Development Coordinator (Gallatin and Park Counties, Montana) (Joliet, Montana) Job Announcements

The Northern Rocky Mountain Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Area, Inc., a non profit, tax exempt corporation is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial person to serve as its regional economic development coordinator to lead its Certified Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) program.

The position will work with communities, organizations, and businesses in Gallatin and Park Counties to encourage and organize regional economic development activities; perform local and regional economic development planning; provide business technical assistance and project management; prepare grant applications and grant management; and provide technical assistance for cooperative development enterprises.

This position performs office work with frequent travel throughout Gallatin and Park Counties. The highly qualified applicant will have strong communication and public speaking skills; the ability to work with minimal supervision and be self motivated; the ability to manage multiple projects effectively; a strong familiarity with economic and community development practices; and experience working with groups to accomplish projects.

How to Apply:

Applications must be emailed to the RC&D’s Executive Committee at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. MST on February 10th, 2006 to be considered. Enter “CRDC Applicant” in the subject line of the email. Attach the following items as Microsoft Word (.doc) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) formatted documents to your email:

1. Resume: (no more than 2 pages in length, using at least 10 point font with 1 inch margins)

2. Qualifications: (limit of 1 page per question, using at least 10 point font with 1 inch margins)

a. Describe your experience and contributions to a specific community(s) economic growth by working with local economic and community groups and with state, local and federal economic development agencies

b. Describe your experience in public speaking, grant writing and grant administration

c. Describe your experience in developing, managing and prioritizing multiple projects

d. Describe your knowledge of and experience using economic development and financial principles

e. Describe your experience working with minimal supervision to build programs and accomplish projects

3. References

For more Information:

A position description is available at http://www.nrmrcd.org. Applicants with questions regarding the position can email the RC&D at [email protected].

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Title: Regional Economic Development Specialist

Job Number: 0477211

Work: Full Time

Salary: Negotiable

JOB DESCRIPTION

Seeking a Regional Economic Development Specialist in Joliet, Montana. As the lead for the Certified

Regional Development Corporation (CRDC) program, the position is responsible for coordinating regional

economic development work for Big Horn, Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass and Yellowstone counties.

Position ensures CRDC program objectives and work plan are accomplished for the five-county area. The

position will also provide assistance in the development and implementation of a Comprehensive

Economic Development Strategy for the five-county area, and assist counties and communities with their

economic development strategies and opportunities. A college degree in business administration,

business communications/marketing, or public administration, along with 2 years of economic development

experience is required, or 5+ years related experience. Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Some travel and evening meetings required. Benefits (to be explained by employer) are available for a

40-hour work week. Salary will be negotiated and will take into consideration both experience and

available funding. E.O.E.

City, County,State: JOLIET – SILESIA CARBON MT , ,

Referral Instructions:

Please send letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and professional references to Job Service,

Attn: Kendall, 2121 Rosebud Dr. Suite B, Billings MT 59102 or fax to 652-0444 or e-mail to

[email protected]