Provides direct program support in the execution of the industrial development strategy for the FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance (EDA). Work is performed under the general direction of the CEO.

• This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, some heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles, drones or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
• The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

Essential Job Functions:

 Perform activities associated with meeting, assisting, and event planning for the recruitment of new business and industry to Escambia County, FL and all its municipalities.

• Manage, survey, report, etc. on social media and other marketing initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between businesses, industries, and local, State, and Federal regulatory agencies during and after the recruitment process.
• Prepare and maintain files and records during and after the recruitment process.
• departments at all times.
• Assist as necessary with the EDA’s Business Retention and Expansion program and all activities associated with such programs (e.g., industry visitation, surveying, material production, seminar support, etc.).
• Maintain and perform regular updates to the Salesforce database.
• Maintain the database for the Escambia County, FL property listings on the EDA Website, CoStar platform and State website for searches by prospects, consultants and other allies, and their representatives, etc.
• Maintain social media postings for platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Assist with organizing, administering, and coordinating site visitations for prospective companies.
• Travels to companies’ locations outside of area in an effort to negotiate relocation to Escambia County, FL.
• Assist with presentations to all Boards, communities, agencies, consultants, etc.
• Assist the CEO with trade show activities for the recruitment of companies to Escambia County, FL.
• Assist with development of articles to appear at strategically correct times and the maximizationof  press coverage.

• Provide information packages to prospective companies, investors or allies.
• Assist with organizing special events and obtaining event sponsors.
• Assist the CEO in preparing prospect packages, utility estimates, press releases, etc.
• Respond quickly and accurately to Requests For Information (RFI), including performing in-depth research and predictive analytics.
• Produce high-quality graphic designs and other support artwork for economic development project submittals and publications.
• Obtain instruction and successfully achieve Federal Aviation Administration drone pilot license to perform video, photo and property showings.
• Serve as the EDA’s expert for the Areas of Focus.

Perform all other related tasks as directed.

To learn more and apply contact: Christopher Platé cplate@floridawesteda.com

Salary is 80 to 95K based on experience.