Existing Industry Coordinator - Effingham County Industrial Development Authority

JOB DESCRIPTION
Existing Industry Coordinator

10.8.24

The Effingham County Industrial Development Authority (ECIDA) is looking for a detail-oriented
professional to support the Vice President in managing the ECIDA’s industry and workforce development
efforts. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in economic development, marketing, public
relations, or business administration, with strong communication and organizational skills. This role
involves industry outreach, database management, and collaboration with community partners. The
candidate must be self-motivated, able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision, and available for
occasional travel and after-hours events.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with significant coursework in economic development, marketing and public relations,
or business administration. Excellent communication, public relations, research, organizational and
computer skills. Previous experience or internship with development authority, chamber of commerce,
sales, marketing, research, or public relations preferred.

Reports To
Vice President

Essential Function
Responsible for providing support to the Vice President in performing the IDA’s comprehensive existing
industry and workforce development activities, and other duties as assigned.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct an ongoing outreach and visitation program of all industries to include face to face annual industry
survey, and a minimum of 2 industry appreciation events per year.

Maintain accurate database of industry contacts, including newly hired, promoted, or relocated industry
executives.

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with existing industry, community, and service
provider contacts (ex: Savannah Technical College, ECCA, Georgia DOL, WorkSource Coastal).

Utilize professional contacts to leverage the resources and services of the workforce development system,
and provide referrals to partners and other community agencies when appropriate.

Responsible for data collection, research, development and production of presentations and publications
that promote existing industry and workforce development.

Maintain accurate available properties database on ECIDA website.

Attend board meetings and other IDA functions as requested by Vice President. Work with IDA staff to
ensure all reports/attachments are prepared for board meetings and functions as necessary.

Maintain self-motivation and ambitious work schedule; position will be expected to produce work drafts
under tight deadlines with little to no direction. Vice President will review and modify work as necessary.

Inform Vice President of work progress, scheduled activities, and upcoming projects.

Additional Requirements

Work as a team player with IDA staff and economic development partners.

Abide by the adopted personnel policy.

Maintain confidentiality of privileged information at all times.

Punctuality and attendance are essential.

Professional behavior is expected in the workplace and at all work related functions.

Position may occasionally require overnight travel, as well as after-hours participation in meetings and
events (outside of Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM).

Perform other duties as instructed by the Vice President. These duties will be within reason and within
appropriate boundaries.

Career Progression
In consideration of the responsibilities of this position, the next step of career progression is Existing
Industry Manager with the potential to become Project Manager.

Salary and Benefits
Starting salary $50,000 - $60,00 depending upon educational background and professional experience. Full
benefits package offered including health, vision, dental insurance, paid vacation and retirement match
offered.

Application Process
Interested parties should submit cover letter including date of availability and resume to
jhood@effinghamindustry.com. Position will be open until filled – preferred employment start date prior
to December 31, 2024.