Job Opportunity: Program Officer/Assistant

Summary
The Juneau Economic Development Council (JEDC) fosters a healthy and sustainable economic climate in Juneau and throughout Southeast Alaska. In collaboration with other organizations, the council implements initiatives to maintain, expand, and create economic opportunities. JEDC is a non-profit organization which was started in 1987 and works to achieve its mission through various projects and partnerships. Those efforts are intended to: Strengthen Juneau's Economy, Develop a Regionally Competitive Economy in Southeast Alaska, Bring Innovative Development approaches to Juneau, and help make our community a more highly desirable place to live and work. JEDC is a non-profit organization and receives its funding from the City and Borough of Juneau and other grants/contracts.

JEDC operates a revolving loan fund for small businesses, SpringBoard-which includes a Technology Transfer program for the Department of Defense, a Math and Science K-12 Education Coordination, a Knowledge Industry Network (KIN), and a Wood Products Development Service.

JEDC is seeking a Program Officer/Assistant (depending on experience) to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that further our goals. This position will be involved at a very detailed level to insure that the organization's Goals and Objectives and their associated programs and projects are met.

Responsibilities

• Work with Program Management to understand the details with regard to all active programs and projects
• Conduct research and convey results that summarize findings; present findings to Program management, external business Round Table Groups, or other Industry groups as necessary
• Organize meetings and other events that include internal and external project members including coordinating meeting times, places, agendas, publishing meeting notes and tracking follow-up and action items
• Work with other organizations throughout Juneau, the Southeast region, and the world to find Best Practices and solutions in order to achieve JEDC's mission critical initiatives
• Initiate suggestions and solutions that apply to internal policies and procedures to improve JEDC's response times, reduce its costs, and improve adherence to grant requirements
• Take the lead in working with other staff, consultants and members of the project team to achieve the desired business results
• Provide assistance to organizations and individuals requesting information regarding JEDC or its active projects or programs
• Represent, as designated, JEDC at community meetings, conferences and other events
• Assist with the review of program proposals, grant writing, and other areas as requested by the
• Program management
• Assist and support other staff as requested by the Program management
• Stay current with Juneau and Southeast AK's economic trends, headlines, and key Industry changes

Skills/Qualities/Experience

• The successful candidate should possess the following experience and qualities:
• Experience working and/or living in the Southeast Alaska region
• Experience with both the non-profit and business sectors
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues
• Able to work in a matrix organization with multiple managers whose projects are at various levels of completion and potentially requiring very diverse levels of involvement by the Program Officer/Assistant
• Able to conduct research, and analyze economic and businesses information (financial information, statistical reports, industry publications, and business plans)
• Able to form informal networks within various industries, and various State and Federal Government Departments for the purpose of obtaining research data, industry reports, and macro/micro trends vital to the success of JEDC's Goals and Objectives
• Able to read, understand, analyze, and create project plans including budgets, financial statements, project plans, timelines, etc.
• Experience assisting small business development and working with entrepreneurs
• Experience and/or knowledge of the following Industries within AK primarily in Southeast AK: Seafood, Forest Products, Mining, Tourism, Government, and Research Labs
• Able to work at a detailed level, ability to plan, organize and follow through on multiple priorities
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are a necessity
• Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Windows environment; MS applications: Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, web browsers, Internet data mining, and database applications.
• Undergraduate College degree in Economics, Business Administration degree required; graduate degree, or course work and/or experience comparable to a graduate degree, preferred
• Full-time position located in downtown Juneau, AK
• Able to travel for site visits and to attend area meetings

Compensation and Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with individual's experience and background. Competitive fringe benefits are also available. Please see www.jedc.org for additional information on its history, current projects, and priorities.

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles of the JEDC.

To apply, please submit current resume, three professional references that we may contact, and a JEDC Job Application (PDF) to Margaret O'Neal, JEDC, 612 W. Willoughby Ave, Suite A, Juneau, AK 99801 or jobs@jedc.org or fax application info to 907-463-3929.

Download Job Application (PDF)