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Economic Development Strategy Coordinator Southwest Arkansas

Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out directly to the program contact listed. This project will focus on 12 counties in the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District Southwest Arkansas partners with the U.S. Economic Development Administration to provide region-wide strategic economic development planning. Office location will be in Magnolia, Arkansas. 1) The VISTA will have the opportunity to assist in the implementation of a regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Southwest Arkansas as well as aid in developing training for delivery system partners on effective social media/web based outreach and the possibility of workforce apps/software. 2) The VISTA will assist the Workforce Board staff in workforce research and update and classify TEGL and TEN binders for workforce program. 3) The VISTA will assist in the CEDS annual reporting. 4) The Vista may assist in the planning of the annual statewide PDD Conference. The purpose is to promote the region through implementation of the CEDS. The overall goals are to build capacity in rural, economically distressed communities to alleviate poverty, reduce unemployment, and provide a better quality of life; and to create a more regional workforce system and improve the outreach efforts of the program. This project is sponsored by the Austin Regional Office (AURO) of the Economic Development Administration (EDA), and will be directly supervised by the Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development District in Magnolia, Arkansas. The overall EDA Mission is "to lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy."

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This listing is currently not accepting applications.

Member Duties : VISTA will work directly with PDD Executive Director and staff to assist in: procuring marketing contractor if necessary; developing program websites, creating social media sites and apps; updating current district websites; developing program promotional materials; developing and implementing a social media plan; researching overall cost and maintenance requirements of computer/mobile based outreach mediums; updating and organizing workforce development files and projects; updating, classifying, and disseminating TEGL and TEN binders for both workforce areas; implementing CEDS; maintaining and updating web-based CEDS summary; developing template for annual report based upon CEDS activity; and planning state-wide annual PDD conference.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Training , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .

Skills : Community Organization , Urban Planning , Computers/Technology , Communications .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
Economic Development Strategy Coordinator Southwest Arkansas

Program Start/End Date
01/21/2020 - 01/19/2021

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	ARKANSAS

Accepting Applications
From 09/19/2019 To 02/14/2020

Contact	Renee Dycus
101 Harvey Couch Blvd
Magnolia AR 71753
(870) 235-7517
renee.dycus@arkansas.gov
Renee.dycus@arkansas.gov

Listing ID	91846


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