Economic Development Specialist I

The Economic Development Specialist I will provide support to all economic developers in the Global Recruitment and Existing Industry and Business Division. The Economic Development Specialist I performs tasks exercising a high degree of confidentiality essential in the execution of assigned duties. This is a state service position. Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Preparing and organizing materials for economic development briefing reports for the Governor and other meetings. • Providing administrative support in preparing executive letters, emails, meeting agendas, and other communication assigned by executive staff and team lead staff. • Performing general accounting tasks such as preparation of purchase requisitions, travel forms, and search/track payments in the statewide accounting system. • Process travel vouchers, travel authorizations, and conference registration fees for the entire divisional staff. • Greeting visitors, public officials, and business and industry partners in a friendly and professional manner. • Answering and screening incoming calls providing information, taking messages, and transferring calls as necessary • Maintaining and managing the Economic Development Supervisor and Economic Developer Team Leads’ appointments and travel calendars including reserving state agency vehicles and booking hotel and airline reservations. • Maintaining files and records. • Coordinating reservations of conference rooms and meeting spaces including IT assistance for AV, setup, and cleanup as needed. • Providing additional support and completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the staff. • Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.