Hybrid Economic Development & Tourism Assistant at Powhatan County, VA

About the Department

This position is crucial to advancing the County's economic initiatives and providing essential administrative support to the Director of Economic Development in executing a comprehensive economic development program. The position requires professionalism and a strong commitment to representing the County's values, facilitating effective communication, managing key projects, and engaging with stakeholders. This position requires attention to detail and a proactive approach, ensuring all interactions reflect positively on the County's mission.

Position Duties

• Coordinates activities to support tourism development within the County.

• Assists with programs in economic development activities (i.e., business retention and expansion (BRE); marketing; tourism/agritourism; place making/main street.
• At the direction of the Director, assists with communications and media releases of Economic Development functions through social media, press releases and website maintenance.
• Assists in the design and production of graphic content including advertisements, displays, promotions, videography and photographs.
• Assist with planning and execution of events for Economic Development.
• Promotes ongoing region-wide communication and knowledge on Economic Development issues.
• Receives and responds to citizen requests, complaints, and inquiries.
• Analyzes and compiles economic and demographic data.
•  Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, such as economics or business administration, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use personal computer and work with associated equipment.   

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Economic Development.
• Knowledge of history, tourist attractions, economic resources, business opportunities and offerings of the County.
• Knowledge of geographic layout of County and surrounding areas.
• Ability to communicate the county’s Economic Development policies effectively
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with local businesses and community organizations
• Ability to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intradepartmental and interdepartmental personnel, as well as external entities with whom position interacts.