Employment Opportunities

Economic Development Coordinator

Bowling Green, KY:

The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce (www.bgchamber.com) and South Central Kentucky (www.southcentralky.com) seek a self-motivated, energetic, experienced individual to fill the position of Economic Development Coordinator and join our award-winning Chamber and regional economic development team. The core responsibilities of the position are to develop, coordinate, and implement the business retention, expansion, and recruitment efforts in support of our mission and in coordination with the President/CEO and Vice President, Economic Development.

Education/experience: Bachelor's degree and experience in economic development, or extensive equivalent experience, are required.  A strong knowledge of computer applications including the Internet, the Microsoft Office package, and SalesForce (or similar CRM) are important. Project Management (PMP) knowledge or experience is a plus. A successful candidate will have excellent verbal, presentation, interpersonal, and writing skills, and will be exceptional at coordinating multiple priorities and deadlines.

Compensation depends on qualifications, plus excellent benefits.  Some research, national, and international travel may be required.

Please send a letter of interest describing your strengths for this position, along with your resume and salary history, by e-mail to Terry Daniels, Vice President, Human Resources at Terry@bgchamber.com or by mail to Terry Daniels, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 710 College Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101.  No phone calls, please.

To gain a greater appreciation of the exceptional quality of life offered by our community, please visit: www.bgky.org and www.visitbgky.org in addition to the two Chamber web sites listed above.

The position will remain open until filled.