South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce ยท 11 hours ago
Regional Business & Economic Development Coordinator - South Coast
Charleston County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce is focused on connecting jobseekers with career opportunities in a booming economic environment. The Regional Business & Economic Development Coordinator will facilitate Rapid Response services, coordinate with local workforce teams, and support local business service teams in enhancing workforce development initiatives.
Government Relations
Responsibilities
Relay information to Employment Solutions Manager and regional stakeholders on potential downsizing and closures
Conduct management meetings and lead group information sessions for assigned company layoffs and closures
Maintain up-to-date records of all business outreach, retention activities, and Rapid Response activities in SCWOS
Keep timely and accurate records of all Rapid Response program activities
Support local Economic Development and Business Services Teams (BSTs) through contributing reports, sharing information and business lead generation
Offer feedback to management and the team to include project status updates, summaries of activities and best practices
Attend and contribute regularly to BST and Economic Development team meetings
Assist business services staff in the Rapid Response techniques
Provide updates and feedback to manager on meetings
Engage and provide reports to Economic Development Organizations within assigned region
Identify training needs by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of staff selected to participate in Rapid Response Services with BST Leads
Ensure the Leads have the framework for providing service to both large and small employers
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and relevant training and experience; OR any equivalent combination of education, relevant training and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position
Position requires routine driving as part of their job and overnight travel
Position may require employee to work evenings and weekends
Other duties as required
Preferred
Bachelors degree and two (2) years of experience in economic development, workforce development or project management
Advanced communication and presentation skills
Creative and independent thinker
Advanced data and reporting skills
Benefits
Affordable health insurance
Great retirement benefits
Work-life balance
Company
South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is responsible for paying unemployment insurance benefits, collecting unemployment taxes, helping people find jobs, matching businesses with qualified candidates, and collecting and disseminating state/federal employment statistics.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam M.
Chief Information Security Officer
Pamela H. Jones
Strategic Partnerships Manager
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