As Central Ohio's regional council, MORPC is an association of cities, villages, townships, counties, and regional organizations, serving rural, suburban, and urban areas.

The Economic and Community Development Specialist (Specialist) assists the Economic Development Director & Regional Innovation Officer (Director) in providing economic and community development planning assistance to communities in the MORPC service area. This includes overseeing the Freight Planning and Brownfield Redevelopment programs to 1) support central Ohio's economic standing as a global logistics hub, and 2) to promote economic growth by assisting communities develop their brownfield sites. The position also facilitates the update, development and implementation of the regional Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and liaises closely with the CEDS Committee and the Economic Development District (EDD) Governing Board.

Community Engagement and Partnership Building are key responsibilities, and this role interacts closely with local and state economic development groups, private sector stakeholders and local governments to provide technical assistance, assist with project development and identify solutions to challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Administration, City and Regional Planning, Geography or comparable subject matter from an accredited college or university.
• PLUS, a minimum of four (4) years of professional experience in economic and community development preferably in planning, community or economic development or related fields and preferably for a public agency, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, ability, and skills.