Director, Research, Economic Development - Austin - TX

Position Posted: November 18, 2009

Job Description

Director, Research, Economic Development Department, Austin Chamber of Commerce

Summary of Function

Primary function is supporting the research needs of the business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts for the greater Austin region.

Examples of Work Performed

• Perform research, surveys, and analysis in support of business development projects and publications.
• Support business development and other Chamber units with the production and maintenance of information products (shared databases, reports, surveys, marketing materials, web content, maps, PPT presentations, etc.).
• Provide support to Director of Research to evaluate internal databases for opportunities to improve usefulness, accessibility, and quality. Consider and implement revisions to data coverage, database programming, and report format as appropriate.
• Work with staff to achieve and maintain the highest levels of service to community economic development partners, Opportunity Austin investors, Chamber members, and the general public.
• In conjunction with the Vice President of Research, build relationships with other members of the research, information, and economic development community to improve our access to information and expertise, and to enhance our presence within the community as a resource for research, information, and expertise.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good working knowledge of industrial, demographic, infrastructure, government, and quality of life issues as they relate to business decisions for location and expansion.
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience of the resources and tools for identifying and compiling high quality information, research, and analysis regarding variables or issues related to business decision-making.
• Effective research, writing, and presentation skills with working knowledge of tools and methods for data storage, access, analysis, and presentation.
• Proficiency in or ability to comprehend and implement a range of software tools: particularly Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, and with GIS and/or web or other publishing/graphics tools a plus.
• Highly organized and committed to maintaining information to the highest standards of accuracy, comparability, completeness, and timeliness.
• Good working knowledge of marketing programs and business development initiatives.
• Professional and effective communications and interpersonal skills in relation to research resources, economic development community partners, and staff.
• Ability to develop goals, objectives and implementation strategies.
• Good time management skills with flexible attitude and ability to handle multiple projects with short deadlines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in an appropriate field with demonstrated experience in developing and communicating a range of business, socio-economic, and policy information and issues preferred.

Contact

Beverly Kerr, Vice President, Research, bkerr@austinchamber.com

Employment Opportunities

Position Posted: Permanent

F1 Services, Inc. provides temporary staffing to libraries and records centers in the DFW Metroplex and the Austin area. We frequently have openings that must be filled quickly for individuals with master's degrees in library or information science, or work experience in libraries or records centers. Temporary assignments range from one week to one year and may be for full or part-time work. If you would be interested in temporary work, you may send us your résumé via fax (214-353-0663) or email at inbox@f1servicesinc.com. We will keep your résumé on file and contact you when we have an appropriate position available.

When you send your résumé please include:

• Whether you are available for full or part-time assignments and any limitations on hours
• How far from your home you are willing to travel
• Previous positions you have held even if they were not library/records center positions
• Foreign language abilities
• Online searching expertise (e.g., LEXIS-NEXIS, Dialog)
• Specialized skills such as cataloging, abstracting, indexing
• Familiarity with library and records center automation products
• How we may contact you during business hours

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