PROJECT MANAGER, MID-HUDSON

Education Level required : 2-year degree with a minimum of 3 years' experience; Or, any equivalent combination of direct relevant experience and / or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Public sector experience a plus. Bachelors preferred.

Knowledge required : Project development and government relations, financial analysis, public policy, data analysis, effective writing and oral communication skills.

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

This position will require in-office presence.

Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.*

BASIC FUNCTION :

Originate and manage projects to assist with business retention, growth and start up in the Mid-Hudson Region.

WORK PERFORMED :

Assist in developing project analysis and review.

Responsible for coordinating financial analysis of projects with ESD Finance team.

Prepare various administrative documents, including project Origination paperwork, reports, presentations, budget materials and other documents as needed.

Monitor project compliance to ESD guidelines and regulations.

Monitor, prepare, and analyze Consolidated Funding Applications submitted to the Regional Office.

Maintain an understanding and participate in the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council's work and project review.

Maintain close contact with IDA's, Chambers, municipalities, and other key economic development agents to coordinate with and assist them with client servicing and business outreach efforts.

Establish and maintain contact with senior managers and executives of target industry companies operating in Mid-Hudson Region to promote and facilitate their retention, expansions or diversification in NYS.

Regional Office liaison to various organizations as assigned and government agencies as assigned. This may include the local county Economic Development Corporations, municipalities, etc.

Respond to unsolicited inquiries from small businesses, start-ups and ongoing concerns that come to the Regional Office, which require more information than can be provided by administrative staff.

Plan, coordinate and execute events, such as groundbreakings, ribbon cuttings, state announcements, etc.

Provide assistance to various project managers as business necessitates.

Draft memos, talking points, briefings, and other strategic communications and materials as needed for senior ESD and NYS officials.

Assume a variety of department wide responsibilities such as research, writing briefing memos, preparing spreadsheets, drafting correspondence and managing data and budget information as requested.

Other projects as assigned by Regional Director.

Additional Comments Salary range as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Valeria De Jesus - HR Generalist

Telephone N / A

Fax N / A

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

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