Hybrid Economic Development Coordinator at Lancaster County Government, SC

About the Department

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general office, clerical, technical, compliance, existing and new business and related support duties for the Department’s Director and its professional staff. 

Position Duties

Provides assistance to the Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) which includes preparing and distributing agendas and related materials, and taking and preparing minutes for record and appropriate legally required follow up to EDAB actions and other legal requirements. 

Maintains calendar of meetings for EDAB, which meets approximately every two months.

Provides professional telephone, and walk-in reception when needed; provides information and assistance to the public as may be required.

Maintains Department record keeping and paper/electronic lists.

Handles the responsibility for filing, record keeping and invoice and other payment processing.

Maintains Department’s annual calendar.

Maintains a list of contacts necessary for the operation of the Department.

Demonstrates proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and department specific software to include Salesforce and other licensed modeling programs.

Has a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Creates documents, or proofs documents as needed, or requested, for spelling, grammar, accuracy, and format.

Perform general office duties including greeting clients, ordering supplies, and helping to maintain a functional office environment.

Operates a variety of office equipment and machinery such as copy machine, telephone, calculator, conference room visual, audio, and related connections, computer, etc.

Responsible for maintaining all contracts for contractual services provided for Department.

Coordinates computer system upgrades and repair as needed with Information Technology Department.

Responsible for assisting in the Department’s Budgeting process and for monitoring Department’s budget during the fiscal year, and for making recommendations for greater efficiency. 

Responsible for tracking and monitoring grant funds and submission of related documents.

Works with auditing and others to develop an efficient method of maintaining existing business compliance, to include but not limited to annual submission of businesses’ PT-300S form.

With assistance, or independently, timely responds to external Requests for Information.

Becomes knowledgeable of Federal, State and County Economic Development Incentives.

Works with internal and external legal counsel as needed or directed in connection with new and existing FILOT (Fee in Lieu of Taxes) agreements.

Handles the responsibility for purchasing Department materials and supplies.

Receives and/or reviews various records and reports.

Interacts, communicates and works cooperatively with other departments, County officials, outside agencies, and the general public.

Reports to the Director of Economic Development.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Economic Development Coordinator assists with the development of paper-based and electronic marketing materials.

Assists in maintaining the Department website to include working internally and externally with others in order to maintain the accuracy of the website, www.lcded.com, to include working with information providers to maintain current property and site listings in an error-free manner. 

Performs related duties, including special projects, as required or directed by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a college diploma and a minimum of two years prior related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. WordPress website knowledge a plus.