Associate Economic Development Manager

Summary

This position supports the Economic Development Manager in implementing the cooperative economic development initiatives. It actively supports recruitment, expansion and retention of business investment, and participates in collaborative efforts that increase new load, investment and job creation across the SVEC footprint.

• Reports to:
  
  Economic Development Manager
• Directs:
  None

• Conduct economic development activities and programs for the purpose of attracting new energy load and service rights for SVEC
• Build and strengthen active working relationships with state, regional and local economic development organizations
• Develop and maintain a database of economic development projects and prospects; work with internal partners to track project activities
• Assist the Manager of Key Accounts to identify expansion opportunities for existing members
• Develop and maintain a database of confidential documentation related to large- load cooperative members & prospects
• Research industry trends and economic drivers that impact industrial and large commercial site locations
• Respond to economic development organization requests for potential service requirements and sample bills
• Develop and maintain databases to track project activities, key performance indicators, and to provide monthly reporting
• Develop, evaluate and recommend innovative products/concepts used to recruit new business and support expansion opportunities for existing cooperative membership.
• Represents the cooperative in collaborative efforts concerning economic development
• Coordinates economic development projects and programs with the Economic Development Manager
• Works with Corporate Communications to ensure economic development activities are showcased through various social media outlets
• Helps develop the annual economic development budget work plan
• Prepares quarterly reports beneficial to senior management
• Works with internal stakeholders to market and support the cooperative’s Fiber Utility Network
• Proactively identify and use emerging technologies (i.e. Artificial Intelligence) that support and advance economic development activities
• Develop and maintain internal relationships across the cooperative needed to execute the economic development goals and objectives
• Assist in special projects and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, with an emphasis in economic development or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years of economic development experience working for a local, regional or state economic development organization
• Experience working in the electric utility industry in a capacity that deals with local governments and agencies, consumer accounts, and utility planning functions

• An understanding of electric utility cooperative principles
• An understanding of electric utility rates and rate construction
• Public speaking experience
• Ability to organize work effectively and to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to function without direct supervision
• Ability to work across departments and various areas of cooperative responsibility
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret materials from a variety of industry related sources
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure papers
• Proficiency in computer skills including all Microsoft Programs, internet research and Artificial Intelligence
• Must be able to maintain professionalism and control under all circumstances.
• Has and maintains a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record and is able to operate SVEC vehicles.
• Must become and remain certified in CPR and first aid. Must also be skilled in the use of all safety equipment.
• Leadership ability and the ability to motivate peers toward goal achievement.
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a timely manner within established guidelines under minimal supervision.
• Ability to dissect and resolve complex problems quickly and systematically.
• Possess effective techniques to research and access all sources necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.
• Must have good analytical and…