Partner Relations Representative

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Job ID: 23823
Agency: Governor's Office of Economic Development
Location: Sioux Falls
Salary: $69,760.08 - $78,459.23 annually, depending on experience.
Pay Grade: GL
Closing Date: 8/11/23

This is a full-time position with the Governor's Office of Economic Development. For more information on the Governor's Office of Economic Development, please visit https://sdgoed.com/.

Do you want to be a part of South Dakota's economic success? Then consider joining the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) as a Partner Relations Representative covering the southeast region of South Dakota.

As a Partner Relations Representative, you will work to expand South Dakota's economy by connecting with economic development partners and coordinating state-wide efforts to help businesses grow and prosper. You will travel regularly across the state to meet with economic developers and community leaders.

Primary responsibilities include creating and maintaining good relationships with all organizations that relate to economic development such as state agencies, local economic developers, utilities, technical colleges, universities, railroads, federal agencies, lenders, etc. The Partner Relations Representative will also serve to connect economic developers, including GOED's business development team, to this partner network to move business expansion projects forward. They will also represent our office to a variety of audiences across the state.

Preference for this position is to be located in Sioux Falls, but we are open to the position being located in other communities in southeast South Dakota.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• partner or government relations experience;
• economic development experience;
• project management experience; and,
• a network of economic development contacts.

Knowledge of:

• principles and practices of finance and economics;
• federal, state, community, and private resources useful in providing service to businesses;
• roles of numerous organizations and government agencies and how they impact economic development.

Skills to:

• effectively use the Microsoft suite of tools such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.

Abilities to:

• work both independently and in a team environment;
• create, develop, maintain, and leverage relationships;
• communicate effectively and deliver persuasive presentations;
• organize time and resources to achieve goals and objectives;
• effectively identify and pursue opportunities in economic development;
• speak in a public setting;
• think outside of the box to encourage economic growth;
• travel extensively (in-state and out-of-state).

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your cover letter and resume.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

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You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"