Economic Development Specialist

Position Summary

Naturally Lewis, the lead economic development agency for Lewis County, seeks a highly skilled, selfmotivated Economic Development Specialist who will be an integral part of the economic development team,

focusing on making Lewis County a great place to live, work, build business & play. The position involves

responsibility for assisting in the planning, initiation, implementation and administration of programs and

strategy of Naturally Lewis and economic development in Lewis County. The Economic Development

Specialist will work closely with the Naturally Lewis team by facilitating collaboration, identifying, developing

and prioritizing projects, engaging in the marketing and communication of the Naturally Lewis brands and

programs, and work with partner organizations to facilitate goals and priorities of Naturally Lewis.

Essential Position Duties

Additional duties may be assigned & existing responsibilities may change as deemed appropriate.

Work as a key member of the economic development team to support team members and team goals in

making Lewis County a great place to live, work, build business and play. Activities include, but are not

Limited To

MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, & PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Works closely with the Naturally Lewis team to create relationships with the business and
  
  

entrepreneurial community of Lewis County to assess business needs to assist in the creation of

programs and support services and to strengthen rapport, trust and communication

• Maintain and manage the Naturally Lewis brand.
• Crafts the Naturally Lewis marketing and communication plans for all economic development
  
  

efforts including, but not limited to: success stories, incentive programs, loan program, site

developments, news releases, business spotlights, programs and initiatives

• Coordination and logistics of events and meetings.
• Maintain a strong presence on social media platforms, marketing to targeted audiences
• Prepare communication materials, such as press releases, radio advertising and other traditional
  
  

forms of media

• Manage the Naturally Lewis website platforms
• Work with management on creation of annual marketing budgets for Naturally Lewis and oversee
  
  

the implementation of marketing budgets

• Works closely with various marketing consultants for new content creation, such as
  
  

photographers and videographers, etc.

• Some travel and weekend work required, including, but not limited to, economic development
  
  

conferences, and tabling at local community events

ADMINISTRATIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT

• General customer and client service
• Support the Executive Director with all other duties as assigned
  
  

Education, Experience & Skills

To perform this job, an individual must be able to ensure agency performance of all duties outlined, as well

as any other activities required to ensure Naturally Lewis is sustainable. The requirements below represent

the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Associates Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or, an equivalent combination of

education, training and/or experience as defined above

Must have a positive attitude, be an excellent team player, must maintain effective working relationships,

have flexibility, and must have a desire to be a leader within Lewis County.

Strong communication skills and comfortable speaking and addressing groups.

Computer proficiency is required.

Experience with social media management, website management, and/or Canva is desired.

Additional Requirements

Confidentiality is required.

Attendance may be required for training, education, or seminars.

Frequent travel is required.

Attendance of meetings and functions outside of normal business hours