Job Abstract

As Central Ohio’s regional council, MORPC is an association of cities, villages, townships, counties and regional organizations and serves rural, suburban, and urban areas. We take pride in bringing communities of all sizes and interests together to collaborate on best practices and plan for the future of our growing region. We do this through a variety of programs, services, projects and initiatives – all with the goal of improving the lives of our residents and making Central Ohio stand out on the world stage.

One of Central Ohio’s greatest strengths is the diversity of our communities, and to best serve our region, MORPC assertively values diversity and inclusion and strives to reflect those values in our team, our work, and our positive impact for the region. Our work progresses when our team can draw on a wide range of personal experiences and backgrounds, and when each member is open to learning from the experiences of others, both internally and externally. As an equal opportunity employer, we fully support all applicable state and federal laws and regulations and do not discriminate against applicants for employment or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical conditions, age, disability or other handicap, genetic information, marital/familial status, veteran status, military status, or income or status with regard to public assistance in any aspects of our personnel policies, working conditions, or hiring and recruitment.

To create and nourish a workforce as diverse as the Central Ohio region, MORPC encourages members of groups traditionally underrepresented in local government and professional positions to apply for our open career opportunities.

• Collaborate on planning projects related to economic development initiatives
• Gather, summarize, and analyze data on topics such as economic outlook and impact, demographics, best practices and more
• Communicate across departments at MORPC (Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission), including making presentations at meetings, and externally with county partners and key stakeholders about technical assistance, funding tools and resources
• Attend external meetings hosted by regional partners along with other important webinars and meetings such as MORPC’s State of the Region, Money Mondays, and others
• Assist the Economic Development Planner with the content and format for the Drive Investment newsletter
• Assist the Grants Coordinator with updating the Drive Investment Portal
• Conduct online research on programs related to economic and community development, transportation, infrastructure development and housing, as needed
• Prepare detailed factsheets distilling the information in Notice of Funding Opportunities to assist the internal team and external partners better understand the grant or loan opportunity
• Design and create flyers, presentations, and other marketing materials, as needed, using online tools like CANVA and others
• Assist with event planning and organization of workshops and meetings related to economic development
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Economic Development team

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong interest in economic development, regional planning, and community development issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually with little supervision.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, specifically Outlook and Excel, is required.
• Experience with Canva, ArcGIS, Adobe InDesign for projects is helpful.
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for occasional travel within the region.

Training and Experience:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university with preference given to an upper-class of a four-year degree or a graduate student. Fields related to Urban and Regional Planning, Public Policy, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field are preferred.
• A combination of training, experience and education will be considered.

MORPC is an EOE/AAP employer. Please apply online at http://www.morpc.org/careers/ or you may mail a resume to:

MORPC Attn: PG-5-24

111 Liberty St., Suite 100

Columbus, OH 43215

www.morpc.org

No phone calls please.