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Montana Career Opportunity – Economic Development Director – Beartooth Resource, Conservation, and Development Area, Inc.

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Beartooth Resource Conservation & Development is hiring

Job Description
Economic Development Director Position

BACKGROUND: Beartooth RC&D Area Inc. is a not for-profit 501(c)(3) organization assisting the clients in Carbon, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Big Horn, and Yellowstone counties. The organization receives funding from federal, state, and local governments, and administers multiple grant programs and loan programs for small businesses.

DESCRIPTION:
Specific responsibilities:
The Economic Development Director is responsible for facilitating small business and community projects that contribute to successful business operations and vibrant communities. This position will become knowledgeable in and administer federal and state grants.

Main position responsibilities:
• Project planning, outreach and research
• Grant writing
• Project Management and economic development planning
• Administrative, recordkeeping, project budget management and compliance
• Administrative support related to activities of the Beartooth RC&D.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent writing, research and project management skills
• Demonstrated competency in persuasive writing, team collaboration, effective verbal and written communication and attention to detail
• Able to develop working knowledge of State, Federal and private grant/loan programs
• Experience with community planning
• Competency in development and tracking of project budgets and financial management
• Comfort with public speaking and group facilitation
• Skilled in coordinating projects, meeting deadlines and working effectively independently.

This position requires the ability to prepare written reports to funding partners and present summaries of collaboration and leveraging efforts to project committees. The position is responsible for preparing quarterly and annual reports to funding partners.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Some travel is required within the 5 county Beartooth region. Occasional travel outside the region, including overnight travel to attend meetings, workshops and training seminars may be required.
• Flexible work schedule, with occasional evening hours
• Position requires the ability to communicate with the public, co‐workers, and stakeholder groups on a regular basis.
• May need to sit at a desk, at meetings, and in vehicles for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and walk short distances, stoop and bend, handle and lift books, papers, and office equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a valid Montana driver’s license, some use of a personal vehicle may be required with appropriate mileage reimbursement.

OTHER INFORMATION:
• This position reports directly to the Executive Director
• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Experience a plus but not required
• This is a full‐time Salary position ($47,500-$55,000) DOE with a full benefit package including health insurance stipend and contribution to IRA retirement plan, paid holidays and sick leave.

How to Apply:
Submit a completed resume and cover letter to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 180, Joliet, MT 59041.

Position Open Until Filled

Contact:

Joel Bertolino
Executive Director/Food and Ag Center Director
Beartooth RC&D
PO Box 180
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3914
C-598-3302
[email protected]

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