Special Assistant, Community and Economic Development Projects

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Start an exciting career with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) as a Special Assistant for Community and Economic Development Projects. In this role, you will help guide major efforts that support community growth and economic progress. You will work on high visibility projects that improve coordination, communication, and decision making. DCED encourages motivated individuals who are ready to contribute to statewide success to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports major community and economic development initiatives by reviewing information, coordinating activities, and ensuring strong communication across various teams. As a Special Assistant, Community and Economic Development Projects, you will perform the following duties: Strategic Support: Advise the Secretary by reviewing information, analyzing issues, and preparing recommendations Project Leadership: Lead or assist major initiatives that involve interagency coordination and complex planning Office Coordination: Serve as a connection between the Secretary’s Office and DCED program areas to maintain smooth communication Progress Monitoring: Track project activity and prepare updates, summaries, and support materials Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the Secretary in meetings and maintain communication with partners and community groups Material Preparation: Develop written reports, presentations, memos, and related documents

Requirements

• Six years of professional experience in Economic development, community development or staff work, including three years in a large public agency
• Training gained through graduation from a four-year college or university, supplemented by graduate study in public administration at the master's degree level; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Three or more years of experience in public speaking
• Three or more years of experience in public engagement
• Three or more years of experience planning and managing public events
• Able to perform essential job functions

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree
• Government experience

Responsibilities

• Advise the Secretary by reviewing information, analyzing issues, and preparing recommendations
• Lead or assist major initiatives that involve interagency coordination and complex planning
• Serve as a connection between the Secretary’s Office and DCED program areas to maintain smooth communication
• Track project activity and prepare updates, summaries, and support materials
• Represent the Secretary in meetings and maintain communication with partners and community groups
• Develop written reports, presentations, memos, and related documents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior