Development Specialist – Digital Media

Meet The Team!

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development’s mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

• Ensure client computer files and records are updated and reviewed in a timely manner; compile statistical reports as needed; compile data and prepare routine statistical and narrative reports and correspondences.
• Maintain contact with local community-based organizations, schools and program operators to obtain client progress assessments and serve as a liaison between the County’s programs and the local community.
• Use approved guidelines to evaluate the recommendations of clients for the procurement of specific products and services to determine the amount of supportive services to be rendered.
• Monitor the expenditures and encumbrances of supportive services funds.
• Research and maintain files on local available resources of acceptable low-cost product outlets and service providers; present supportive services information to individuals and groups.
• Review publications and government guidelines and regulations affecting federally funded programs or program operator’s contracts.
• Summarize information for review and analysis by the division supervisor.
• Develop or revise forms, checklists and questionnaires as needed; assist in developing, revising and distributing applications and proposal forms and tracks status.
• Provide technical support and assistance to administrative agencies, staff members, current and potential program operators, schools, and community organizations.
• Review applications, proposals and routine contracts for completeness and accuracy; write routine narratives for limited scope contracts; review and revise contract documents.
• Conduct on‑site visits to ensure program operators’ contract and regulation compliance.
• Assist the business community by providing site location information, and by planning and coordinating project review and permit processing arrangements; cooperate with, and advise, cities, chambers of commerce and local non‑profit development corporations on developing and implementing economic, commercial, industrial, tourist, and recreational attraction programs.
• Collect, organize and analyze basic economic and industrial development data; assist in the preparation, modification, administration, and evaluation of funding requests from contractors, citizens, private agencies, and local, County and state officials for loan and grant funds.
• Project and analyze sources and expenditures of grant and other financing funds; assist in implementing public financing bonds, grants and programs.
• Conduct on‑site visits to engage with clients and provide information about County resources and programs.
• Assist in arranging facilities for the staging of various special events, conferences and meetings to publicize County developments and opportunities.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral science, social science, political science, public policy, urban studies, education, marketing, economics, or a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development. (Professional, technical or senior clerical experience in a job‑related field similar to that utilized within the County of Riverside Office of Economic Development may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of qualifying full‑time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

One year of experience using Adobe Creative Suite in a professional setting.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of data collection and analysis; principles of organization, management and public and business administration; basic principles and practices utilized in governmental, business and financial administration.

As part of the application process, please submit a sample of your work that demonstrates your experience in…