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State of South Carolina · 14 hours ago

Regional Business & Economic Development Coordinator - South Coast

Charleston County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The State of South Carolina is focused on developing and connecting the next generation of workers. The Regional Business & Economic Development Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate the delivery of Rapid Response services, ensuring exemplary customer service while working with local workforce teams and economic developers.

Government

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

Workforce developmentEconomic developmentProject managementData reportingAdvanced communicationIndependent thinkingCreative thinking

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