Office Manager - Community and Economic Development

Why Community & Economic Development?

Community and economic development work builds healthy, resilient communities. Marion County brings together public and private resources to support local economies, housing, infrastructure, workforce, and community development. Through economic development projects and federal CDBG / HOME investments, our team helps communities address local needs and expand opportunities for residents, businesses, and families. Our work also includes caring for dogs and connecting them with families through Dog Services and the shelter, bringing people together at the County Fair, and partnering with Marion County Extension and 4-H Service District.

If you have diverse interests and want to contribute to lasting community impact, this work offers a rewarding career with room to grow.

Guided by the Marion County Board of Commissioners, our team supports rural and urban communities through projects, grants, contracts, and services that create lasting benefits for residents, businesses, and families. In your role, you will support Economic Development, CDBG / HOME, Dog Services and the Shelter, the County Fair, and the Marion County 4H Service District, helping turn public investments into meaningful results while gaining opportunities to contribute, learn, and make a positive impact throughout Marion County.

Supervises and performs administrative and operational work. Provides direct supervision, coaching, training, evaluation, workload prioritization, cross-training, and performance management for office support staff; develops and monitors procedures and workflows and ensures continuity of service.

Serves as the department’s lead administrative liaison for human resources and payroll and supervises or performs related administrative work.

Provides oversight, direct support, and coverage for departmental financial functions. Assists with budget development and monitoring, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, and other financial activities when needed.

Coordinates county communications and approval processes and supervises or performs Board, public-information, and records work

Serves as the department’s primary coordinator for facilities, information technology, safety, building access, and administrative assets.