Project Officer- Economic Security

Job Summary

The Economic Security Project Officer will support the implementation of Economic Security product and program areas including, but not limited to food security, childcare, maternal and infant health, and workforce development. The Economic Security Project Officer will also contribute to research on new program development, policy best practices, performance measurement, and provide analytic support for EDA’s initiatives relating to economic security and community development.

$65,484 - $81,855

Note: The NJEDA currently offers a hybrid work schedule for up to 2 days of telecommute work from home. To participate, you will be required to have high speed home internet access and a managers approval. This program does not supersede the "New Jersey First Act", which requires newly hired NJEDA employees to establish and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Support varying projects and strategic initiatives to advance the goals of the Economic Security and Community Development team.
• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required.
• Support implementation of existing Economic Security team products, including aiding in application reviews, organizing CRM records, and providing support to potential applicants and existing grantees.
• Perform duties to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism
• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer- focused work environment among division, EDA staff, and external stakeholders
• Research best practices and initiatives in other states, cities, and countries concerning issue areas at the intersection of economic development and economic security to support program design for Economic Security and Community Development team policies, programs, and products.
• Work with the Director, Food Security and Executive Vice President to facilitate relationships across governmental agencies and EDA departments to support development of new Economic Security team initiatives and products.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
• Assist the Director, Food Security to establish operational processes for new Economic Security products, working across EDA departments as necessary.

Skills And Abilities

• NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; proficient in grammar, spelling and editing; and foster communications with business professionals and EDA staff
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
• Ability to communicate professionally with diverse stakeholders
• Enthusiasm for equitable community development and readiness to dive into a diverse array of policy issues
• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers. 
• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constrains with little or no supervision
• Ability to quickly research, analyze, and effectively synthesize information across a range of policy areas
• Commitment to collaborative problem-solving

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in government, nonprofit, research, or similar organizations
• Bachelor’s in relevant field and/or equivalent experience

Advanced degree or industry specific certification may be substituted for 1 year of experience

Physical Demands

• Minimal
• Ability to work outside normal business hours, as needed

Travel

• As necessary to events, meetings, businesses, etc.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• License: Staff are required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essentials duties of the position.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job description. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope, general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Your employment at NJEDA is voluntary and subject to termination by you or NJEDA at will, with or without cause, or with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict, eliminate or modify the employment-at-will status of NJEDA employees.

This position is considered exempt and is excluded from minimum wage, overtime regulations, and other rights and protections afforded nonexempt workers under the FLSA.

NJEDA reserves the right to amend/revise this job description as necessary to meet current and changing business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NJ SAME Program

Position Requirements

• Https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/2022uniformcodeapril.pdf
• Must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.
• Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.
• Https://www.nj.gov/ethics/docs/ethics/plainlanguage2021.pdf
• Foreign degrees/transcripts must be evaluated by a reputable evaluation service at your own expense and must be submitted prior to a start date. If this cannot be provided within 21 days of an offer the offer will be rescinded.
• Those guidelines to can be found here:
• Must review the required NJEDA Ethics Guidelines.

ID: 2023-1945

External Company URL: njeda.com