Now Hiring: Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator!

Are you passionate about community growth and looking for a mission-driven role in Poweshiek County? Poweshiek Development is seeking a Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator to support county-wide initiatives.

This public-facing role is perfect for a self-starter who excels at communication and organization. You will work closely with our Executive Director to coordinate vital projects, manage social media, and engage with local businesses and governments. 

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: 20 hours per week during business hours.

• Location: Primarily in-person within Poweshiek County.

• Impact: Support collaboration across local governments, nonprofits, and partner organizations.

If you have a background in communications, business, or community development and want to make a tangible difference in our county, we want to hear from you!

To Apply: 

• Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional recommendations to director@poweshiekdevelopment.com

Complete Job Description:

Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator

Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative (Poweshiek Development)

Location: Poweshiek County, Iowa

Reports To: Executive Director

Title: Program Coordinator

Position Overview

Poweshiek Development is seeking a Part-Time Economic Development Coordinator to provide coordination, administrative, and communications support for county-wide economic development efforts. This role is public-facing, mission-driven, and supports collaboration across businesses, local governments, nonprofits, and partner organizations across Poweshiek County.

Hours & Compensation

• 20 hours per week

• Hourly, non-exempt

• wage commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administrative support to the Executive Director

• Assist with meeting scheduling, agendas, notes, and follow-up for committees, workgroups, and projects

• Host and support virtual and hybrid meetings, including Microsoft Teams coordination

• Draft and assist with written content, including emails, reports, and basic communications

• Manage and update social media and communications, using tools such as Canva

• Assist with reports, presentations, and basic data tracking

• Support community engagement and outreach, including attending meetings and events

• Serve as a professional representative of Poweshiek Development at select community events

• Provide general office and project support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (public administration, communications, business, or related field)

• Prior nonprofit, economic development, or community development experience preferred

• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills

• Self-starter who is action-oriented and dependable

• Comfortable interacting with the public and representing the organization

• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Docs and Sheets

Work Environment

• Primarily in-person

• Flexible schedule within business hours

• Occasional evenings or weekends for community events

• Local travel within Poweshiek County