Commonwealth of Kentucky · 7 hours ago
Economic Development Rep I
Frankfort, KY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $59K/yrCommonwealth of Kentucky is the primary state agency encouraging job creation, retention and business investment in Kentucky. The Economic Development Rep I will serve as a key liaison ensuring accurate property data and supporting economic development projects related to business attraction, expansion, and retention.
EmploymentGovernmentTraining
Responsibilities
Upload, maintain, and ensure the accuracy of data supporting Kentucky’s Sites & Buildings database, ZoomProspector (SelectKentucky.com)
Maintain and update real estate records within the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, including verifying site and building information associated with economic development projects
Build and maintain strong working relationships with local communities, economic development organizations, and external partners across the Commonwealth
Develop maps, web-based proposals, and marketing materials to effectively showcase Kentucky’s available sites and buildings
Provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing support to Cabinet staff, local communities, and partners on the use of ZoomProspector
Support the Business Development team by assisting with RFI responses and identifying appropriate sites and buildings based on project requirements
Collaborate on community and property visits as needed to support project development and stakeholder engagement
Qualification
Required
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree
Experience in industrial development, economics, research, graphic design, economic development, business administration, marketing, communications, public relations, accounting, finance, compliance, or a related field will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis
Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Familiarity with GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) for basic to intermediate mapping, property analysis, and data visualization
Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software (e.g. Salesforce)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Company
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky offers employees on-the-job training and online professional development.
Founded in 1792
10001+ employees
Funding
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