Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $55,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
prescription insurance
wellness benefits
Life insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
paid personal leave
Paid sick leave
Military leave
Paid holidays
retirement programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union membership
Tuition Reimbursement
career development and training
promotional opportunities
Career ladders
Job Description
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state's premier economic and community development agency dedicated to enhancing the economic landscape and fostering sustainable growth across Mississippi. MDA actively recruits new companies to the state, assists existing companies with expansion objectives, and supports initiatives that generate new opportunities across diverse sectors including energy, small and minority business development, trade, film industry growth, and retiree recruitment. The Authority also promotes tourism through its Visit Mississippi division, attracting millions of visitors annually, which significantly contributes to the state's economy. Furthermore, MDA administers pass-through funding and lends critical support to several grant programs and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-2 years of experience
- excellent communication skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- strong organizational and time management skills
- flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 0-2 years of experience
- proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- strong work ethic and initiative
- ability to make independent decisions
- ability to exercise confidentiality
- adaptable to changing priorities
Job Duties
- Preparing and organizing materials for economic development briefing reports for the Governor and other meetings
- Providing administrative support in preparing executive letters, emails, meeting agendas, and other communication assigned by executive staff and team lead staff
- Performing general accounting tasks such as preparation of purchase requisitions, travel forms, and search/track payments in the statewide accounting system
- Processing travel vouchers, travel authorizations, and conference registration fees for the entire divisional staff
- Greeting visitors, public officials, and business and industry partners in a friendly and professional manner
- Answering and screening incoming calls providing information, taking messages, and transferring calls as necessary
- Maintaining and managing the Economic Development Supervisor and Economic Developer Team Leads' appointments and travel calendars including reserving state agency vehicles and booking hotel and airline reservations
- Maintaining files and records
- Coordinating reservations of conference rooms and meeting spaces including IT assistance for AV, setup, and cleanup as needed
- Providing additional support and completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by staff
- Maintaining a high degree of confidentiality
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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