Special Assistant, Community and Economic Development Projects

Description of Work

• Strategic Support: Advise the Secretary by reviewing information, analyzing issues, and preparing recommendations
• Project Leadership: Lead or assist major initiatives that involve interagency coordination and complex planning
• Office Coordination: Serve as a connection between the Secretary’s Office and DCED program areas to maintain smooth communication
• Progress Monitoring: Track project activity and prepare updates, summaries, and support materials
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Secretary in meetings and maintain communication with partners and community groups
• Material Preparation: Develop written reports, presentations, memos, and related documents

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Six years of professional experience in Economic development, community development or staff work, including three years in a large public agency; and training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by graduate study in public administration at the master's degree level
• Additional Requirements: Three or more years of experience in public speaking, three or more years of experience in public engagement, three or more years of experience planning and managing public events, and the ability to perform essential job functions

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Work Schedule: Full-time employment with work hours of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. Requires a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Salary

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.