Project ManagerRegional Engagement Division

Location: This is a remote position that will be regionally located within Southwest, MO
Travel: 80% weekly travel within the Southwest, MO Region
Salary: $49,000 - $55,000 (based upon credentials)

Now is the time to be part of the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s (DED) exciting Regional Engagement Team! Within this role, you will:

• work directly with businesses and local partners on retention, expansion and community development projects;
• be the business specialist concierge for DED’s local partners and business and community customers as they access state and federal agency resources; and
• be part of a unique laser-focused, regionally targeted, customer centric, and data driven team!

Your success is Missouri’s success!

• Develop and maintain professional and open relationships with Missouri businesses, employers, partners, government officials and local citizens.
• Facilitate the growth of businesses throughout assigned region. This includes meeting with company leadership to understand their needs, provide technical assistance, and connect them to appropriate resources.
• Research, evaluate and prepare customized presentations for companies which highlight Missouri’s business climate, financing, incentives, markets and suppliers.
• Lead statewide business retention expansion program for assigned region.
• Develop extensive partner network and detailed understanding of resources available to companies and communities.
• Assist communities with development initiatives for economic and community development.
• Coordinate efforts with other governmental agencies to obtain information and assistance needed for businesses to operate in the state (i.e., licenses, permits, insurance, environmental requirements).
• Participate in the business incentive negotiation process; assists with the completion of necessary paperwork.
• Plan and schedule work activities to achieve established goals.

Desired Qualifications/Evaluation Criteria:

• Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in the business practices and principles of Economic Development. This can be obtained through work experience or through completion of a Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Public Relations, Economics, Business or Public Administration, International Business, Agribusiness or a closely related field.
• Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis for denying consideration to any applicant.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare and present marketing and related promotional material to Missouri businesses and other economic development partners
• Ability to organize, manage and participate in outreach efforts statewide both independently and collectively with partners
• Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare complete and concise reports
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, business and trade association representatives, federal, state and local officials, governments, community leaders and the general public
• Ability to travel within assigned region on a regular daily and weekly basis to meet the business and community partners’ needs, as well as to the Jefferson City, MO home office for occasional division and department meetings/trainings
• Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

More reasons to love this position: The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. 

If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.