Monitors current economic development and makes recommendations to the Helps with development of business recruitment and outreach programs. Acts as a liaison for the with the state and federal agencies. Attends unit meetings, conferences workshops and seminars as appropriate. Develops an area of expertise in economic development and work with the area of expertise team within MSU Extension to share program resources. Travel throughout County and to other state locations as appropriate.
Reliable transportation is required.
Helps initiate and maintain positive public image of the County and MSU Extension. Implement the directives of equal opportunity programming and affirmative action policy regarding the availability of Extension programs. Administratively responsible to the and the County MSU Extension Director. Strict confidentiality must be maintained of client information received in the role of Economic and Community Development Agent. Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.