General Purpose:
Under general supervision of the Regional Field Manager, this role assists the BRE team with the expansion of our rural economic development initiative. Major responsibilities include but are not limited to work with rural communities to identify and develop strategies that lead to new economic opportunities; work with small rural communities to build and implement wealth building strategies using the BRE program's training and technical assistance curriculum. The Consultant also prepares and delivers classroom and individual trainings as needed to build the capacity of local partners.
Specific job goals, objectives and tasks are established for each employee as part of the annual evaluation and work plan process. The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervision Exercised:
No supervision exercised.
Minimum Qualifications and Necessary Requirements:
Candidates with less than the minimum combination of experience and education are encouraged to apply and will be considered for a Trainee-level position (Grade 9, salary range $64,391 - $70,245)
Candidates with additional experience, education and/or qualifications may be considered for Community Economic Development Consultant II (Grade 11, salary range $77,942 - $85,028). A Community Economic Development Consultant II is responsible for all the duties listed above with minimal oversight and will be expected to handle more complex tasks than a Community Economic Development Consultant I. A typical qualifying combination for the Community Economic Development Consultant II positions would be:
Experience:
Seven years of community economic development, entrepreneurial ecosystem building, or business coaching experience or in related economic development fields. Commitment to rural communities, sustainable wealth creation, or entrepreneurship.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent with qualifying experience. Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Preferred Requirements:
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
Work is typically performed in an office with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Travel is required, including regular visits to remote rural and Indigenous communities that may lack cell service and other modern amenities.
RCAC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employees and job applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status, or any other status protected by law. RCAC strives to reflect the diverse constituencies that the organization serves.