Job Opening: Project Manager; Mohawk Valley

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The Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc. is seeking a full-time (temporary) Project Manager to lead our broadband planning initiatives. The Project Manager will be responsible for the management, planning, and execution of the Broadband Planning Initiative including county outreach, researching grant opportunities, and offering technical assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Support and assist counties with the NYS broadband challenge process and support County FCC Map challenges

  • Lead the Broadband Infrastructure Coalition. Coordinate efforts in connecting county leaders with internet providers to understand challenges each face with expanding broadband

  • Lead the Broadband Digital Equity Coalition. Coordinate efforts in identifying and creating programming to assist households and individuals with broadband connectivity, device connectivity, and digital education

  • Give technical assistance in reading and comprehending the BEAD programming

  • Coordinate project development and grant funding assistance with counties. Assist counties with researching, identifying, and applying for broadband infrastructure funding

  • Track county requests for FCC fabric data

  • Further develop planning related broadband projects

  • Manage grant funded broadband projects, including reporting. Ensuring all deliverables and timelines are met.

  • Complete all semi-annual, annual, and final reporting for broadband projects

Job Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

  • Master’s Degree (preferred) or Bachelor’s Degree in planning, public policy, business, or related field

  • A minimum of 3-5 years in managing projects

  • A minimum of 3-5 years working to promote, and enhance economic development, preferably in the Mohawk Valley

  • Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software or equivalent preferred

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills including public speaking

  • Basic math functions such as add, subtract, divide, and multiply

Other Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

  • Strong knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and/or Google Meet

  • Self-motivated, excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Highly organized, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities

Work Hours:

  • Full time (35 hours/week; 8:00 am - 4:00 pm including 1 hour lunch)

  • Position will include regional travel and evening meetings

  • Position is not remote eligible

Salary:

  • $55,000 - $60,000

  • Company offered health, vision and dental

  • Company paid retirement, and holidays

  • Vacation, personal, and sick time

To apply for this position please e-mail your cover letter and resume to ssmith@mvedd.org, or mail your cover letter and resume to:

Steve Smith
Executive Director
Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc.
PO Box 69 Mohawk, New York 13407

You can also find this information and apply on our website.