Career Opportunities

SCEDA will post job opportunities in this space free of charge so long as the job pertains to economic development and the position is in South Carolina. Please e-mail the correct wording for the posting to the SCEDA Office. When positions are filled, please contact the SCEDA office immediately to avoid confusion among potential applicants.  Once the position is filled, please contact us at sceda@capconsc.com.
 

Economic Development Project Manager, Greenville, SC

The Greenville Area Development Corporation is taking applications for a Project Manager. The primary duties include managing leads and prospects, making presentations, showing real estate, negotiating incentives, and leveraging local resources to secure investment in Greenville County.  The ideal candidate should have a basic knowledge of economic development, the ability to multi-task and solve problems, excellent presentation and writing skills as well as the ability to establish effective working relationships within Greenville and be a team player. A Bachelor’s degree in economic development, marketing, planning or related business field and three years of business-related or economic development experience are required.  A Masters degree is a plus.  Computer skills needed: ACT, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.  Requires a valid SC driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.  Please submit a resume by June 6, 2008 to:  jhoward@greenvillecounty.org or GADC, 233 North Main, Suite 250, Greenville, SC 29601.  No calls.

Director of Economic Development

Darlington County Economic Development Partnership

Seeking enthusiastic and driven Economic Development professional for growing South Carolina County. Must have proven experience in economic development, tax incentives, government and business interface. Responsible for leading and developing the ED initiatives to recruit additional and grow existing business and industry. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Requires Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years experience. Professional certification preferred. Generous salary, bonus and benefits. Submit resume via e-mail to: director@darcosc.com or to Director, Darlington County Economic Development Partnership, 131 Cashua Street, Darlington, S.C. 29532.

Job Title: Economic Development Facilities Planner         

Requisition:          1767

Unit Name/Number:     Economic Development / 96000                       

Posting Date:        April 17, 2008

Work Location:            Moncks Corner 

Contact:                 Employment

Recruiting Status:        Internal/External                                               

Contact Phone:      843-761-4089

Closing Date:        May 1, 2008

Accountability: Responsible for assisting the design and management of the economic development program in the Authority's service area. Also, works directly with other economic development professionals across the state to support the industrial expansion in the cooperative service territories.

Qualifications Background:  Bachelors degree in surveying or civil engineering with emphasis in management and marketing and a minimum of five years management level experience in an electric utility environment is required.  OR an Associates degree with 10 years of electrical utility experience and professional registration will be considered. A combination of land management, surveying, land acquisition, real estate development and related disciplines is preferred.  Surveying or engineering registration preferred. A strong background in surveying is required. Must have exceptional oral and written communications skills.

Physical Requirements:  Kneeling, crouching,, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing pulling, lifting, finger, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.  This position involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects (light work).  Must meet minimum visual requirements for terminal operators.

Santee Cooper employees who are interested in applying for positions are required to complete the on-line application in order to be considered. Employees must also submit a Position Consideration Request Form (SC0667) to their immediate supervisor within the posting period.  If an employee applies for a lateral transfer or demotion, a written statement must be attached to the Position Consideration Request form stating specific reasons for the request.  Please contact Employee Relations with any questions or for further details about the on-line application process.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE

McCRORY CONSTRUCTION CO., LLC

McCrory, a leading builder of industrial, healthcare, commercial and retail projects throughout the south and southeast, is seeking a focused individual challenged by unlimited opportunity to pursue market specific projects in the Carolinas and Georgia.  The ideal candidate will be one who can interact well with engineers, managers and administrators and is comfortable in business as well as social networking sessions.  The selected individual will work within a Team format to insure that the process from project identification through construction and commissioning is representative of the professional delivery traditions offered by McCrory since 1918.  Business Development or marketing professionals with healthcare or healthcare related experience will be given preferred consideration. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Marketing or Related Field

Mature Personal and Professional Work Ethic 

Reputation as a Relationship Builder

Ability to Think Outside the Project to Best Serve the Client and McCrory

Willingness to Work Within a Team Environment to Implement Strategic Business Plan

Have Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written)

Strong Sense of Pride in Working with an Industry Leader

Please visit our website @ www.mccroryconstruction.com and if interested reply to:

Dennis G. Shealy @ 803 251-8106 or by email to dshealy@mccroryconstruction.com

Apprenticeship Carolina™

Apprenticeship Carolina™, the SC Technical College System’s new registered apprenticeship initiative, is currently seeking three (3) Apprenticeship Consultants.  These individuals will be responsible for initiating outreach to South Carolina employers, presenting the advantages of registered apprenticeship as a workforce development tool, and guiding employers’ registered apprenticeship development process from origin to completion.  Candidates should be self-starters with excellent communication and client relationship management skills, who are capable of brokering successful relationships among employers, educational institutions, and workforce development organizations.  The positions will be based in Columbia but will hold regional responsibilities and successful candidates will be the lead technical expert for Apprenticeship Carolina™ in the assigned geographic region.  

The full position description and instructions for applying for these new opportunities can be found at www.jobs.sc.gov.

Marion County - Economic Development Director

Marion County is seeking an Economic Development Director. Plans, organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Economic Development Department, with emphasis on creating and implementing strategies to enhance the economic well-being of the Marion County area. Recruits and negotiates with industry representatives to encourage location in the County area; meets with elected officials to discuss incentive recommendations for prospects. This position reports to the County Administrator.  Requires a Bachelor’s degree in urban or regional planning, business or public administration, economics, finance, marketing or other related field with five to six years of experience in public administration, economics or marketing; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver’s license. The selected candidate must also submit to a pre-employment drug screening.

All applicants must complete a Marion County Application and submit a résumé for a completed application packet. All applications packets shall be mailed or hand delivered to the Marion County Personnel Office, C/O Tina Lewis, P. O. Box 183, Marion, SC  29571, or you may fax your application packet to (843) 423-8306. Please call Tim Harper, County Administrator at 843-423-3904, if you should have any questions.

Marion County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Director of Business Development — Liollio Architecture

Looking to be a part of a wonderfully creative team…having a voice in the future direction of an award-winning and growing architectural firm (not to mention an office overlooking the intra-coastal waterway)?

Liollio Architecture is looking for a creative, self-motivated, highly organized person to lead our Business Development efforts. Talent, teaming skills, humility, sense of humor and street smarts are key values.

The successful candidate will:

Be the public face of the firm;

Work with Market Segment Leaders and Graphic Design on proposals and presentations;

Maintain and update marketing and sales tools;

Build strong client relationships;

Work with the Management Team in developing the vision and direction of the firm.

The successful candidate must have the disposition of a Southerner and be fluent in both English and archispeak (prior experience with a design firm), and must hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or Public Relations. And must be able to organize, publicly speak and compose a symphony in words.

Liollio Architecture is an equal opportunity employer with great benefits. Please email your resumes to pam@liollio.com, and be sure to include a cover letter. Visit our web site at www.liollio.com