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Date Posted 05/26/26

Applications Due08/26/26

Vacancy ID216829

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AgencyEmpire State Development, NYS

TitleProject Associate, Southern Tier

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $60000 to $65000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 44 Hawley Street

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13901

Duties Description *Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.

• This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
• Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Works under the direction of the Regional Director providing coordination support of State projects and programs, including Regional Council. Works as part of a project team.

WORK PERFORMED:

• Assist in response to inquiries, address concerns, and explain ESD programs and services to companies, organizations, and regional stakeholders both solicited and unsolicited
• Assist with relationship management among IDA's, Chambers, municipalities, and other key economic development agents and assist them with client servicing and business outreach
• Assist with inter- and intra-agency coordination, intergovernmental coordination, and external organizations to manage, and close projects
• Assist with preparing project origination materials, board materials, PACB letters, Grant Disbursement Agreements, closing documents and other required documentation for Southern Tier projects as needed
• Coordinate, attend, and report on project public hearings as assigned by Regional Director
• Generate project profiles and maintain project tracking database and other internal tracking systems
• Assume a variety of Department-wide responsibilities as assigned, such as managing office supplies, orders, equipment, Regional Director meeting schedule, conducting research, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and properly managing confidential information
• Prepare timely, accurate reports, spreadsheets regarding program information as required for ESD, Regional Office and Regional Council
• Assist in administering Regional Council and Consolidated Funding Application projects within region
• Special Projects/Events- assist with management and/or support special projects, events, and meetings as determined by Regional Director.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Regional Director

Minimum Qualifications Education Level required: College degree.

Relevant experience required: One to three years' relevant experience in a corporate office environment.

Knowledge required: Work as part of a project team; highly organized; strong communication skills - both oral and written; and high competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook & PowerPoint).

Other: Occasional evenings and weekend work.

Additional Comments Salary scale as specified.

Comprehensive Benefits Package.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Amalia Shifrin - Director, Human Resources

Telephone N/A

Fax N/A

Email Address resumes@esd.ny.gov

Address

Street 655 Third Avenue

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10017

Notes on ApplyingExternal Candidates: Please attach cover letter and resume. To apply copy & paste URL in browser: https://bit.ly/3APr8cp

Internal Candidates: Please apply through ADP using the Myself/Talent menu and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration

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