Job Opportunity: Economic Development Specialist for City of Ithaca
/The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Economic Development Specialist!
The Department of Planning & Development seeks an economic development specialist to join our team. The position will support the City’s economic development initiatives through business outreach, data and policy analysis, project coordination, and interagency collaboration. The incumbent will serve as a primary point of contact for existing and prospective businesses, provide guidance on City processes, connect businesses with relevant resources, and act as a liaison to local, regional and state economic development organizations. Work will also involve developing and maintaining economic development data in an accessible and visually engaging format and conducting economic analyses to inform policies, initiatives, development proposals, and strategic planning efforts.
The St. Lawrence County Planning Office is seeking an entry level Planner to join a group of other professionals working in the largest County, by area, in the State. The successful candidate will have strong communication and writing skills and be familiar with GIS. Work will be varied but responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data, preparing graphic materials, assisting with community planning projects and programs, and staffing various advisory boards such as the County Planning Board, Environmental Management Council, Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and Fair Housing Taskforce. The work is closely reviewed and is performed under direct supervision of a higher level Planner or the Director of Planning, but incumbents are allowed to work under more general supervision as they increase in professional competence.