Economic Development Specialist I Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Economic Development Specialist I 
Salary $43,509.31

• $47,860.00 Annually Location 25
• HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9319-0411-20250326hind Department 0411

• MDA-MISSISSIPPI

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Opening Date 03/28/2025 Closing Date 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $43,509.31 Agency Maximum Salary $47,860.00 About the Agency The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is the state’s lead economic and community development agency. MDA recruits new companies to Mississippi, helps existing companies expand and provides support to foster growth and new opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy, small and minority business, trade, film, retiree recruitment and more. Additionally, MDA attracts millions of visitors to the state each year through Visit Mississippi, the tourism division of the agency. MDA also supports pass-through funding and provides support for a variety of grant programs and non-profits, such as Innovate Mississippi and Mississippi Main Street Association. About the Position The Economic Development Specialist I will serve in the Film Office. This division develops and supports the film industry in Mississippi and administers the Mississippi Motion Picture, and Episodic Incentive Programs. It also coordinates the on-location production of feature films, television projects, documentaries, commercials, and video games. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with initiatives to encourage economic development through filmed projects in the State of Mississippi as outlined by the Film Office director
• Respond and disseminate information as requested to local units of government and / or their representatives and the general public to assist in economic development related to filmed productions, special projects, and events.
• Respond to inquiries regarding filming in Mississippi as related to locations, crew personnel, vendors, general research
• Assist with research for location scouts and special projects
• Assist with securing and managing film and media productions located in the state
• Integral knowledge and management of processes related to the Mississippi Motion Picture & Episodic Incentive Programs including guidelines, regulations, applications and statutes
• Basic accounting and management of paperwork and processes related to Film Office budget and purchasing workflow procedures within the agency
• Manage project and program file
• Manage office supplies inventory and related needs of the Film Office
• Communicate with other MDA divisions and bureaus for internal processes
• Have working knowledge and assist with databases of crew, vendors, locations, and project management
• Travel in-state as needed to assist Film Office staff with events, location scouts, or special projects
• Assist with data analysis that supports enhancing the state’s film and media industry
• Attend training programs, seminars, and special meetings as directed
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the director
• Be able to communicate policies, procedures and program requirements; possess the ability to make sound decisions and the ability to work effectively and competently with people
• Represent the agency and division with professionalism both on the job and in the community
• Perform any additional tasks as assigned by the director.

What you’ll need to be Successful Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent time-management, organizational and problem-solving skills. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite, (Excel, Outlook, and Word) as well as Google Forms.

Skills and Abilities:

Organizational Skills:

Must be well organized and process oriented. Ability to organize information in the most appropriate format for ease of use.

Adaptability:

Must be able to multi-task and adjust to changes easily in a creative business environment.

Technical Proficiency:

Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word) as well as Google Forms.

Communication Skills:

Exceptional communicator: reading and understanding information, discerning needs, and determining and expressing solutions to related parties.

• Attention to

Detail:

Must be detail oriented as related to written copy and overall concepts.

Teamwork and Independence:

Must be a team-player with the ability to work independently as needed.

Problem-Solving:

Must have the mindset of a problem-solver to seek creative solutions in a collaborative manner with limited resources.

Confidentiality:

Must adhere to confidentiality requirements as outlined by the agency as well as the individual projects. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Agency preferred qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Experience:

Requires at least two years of experience. Experience in office or budget management or as executive assistant is desired. Film or media experience is beneficial but not required.

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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi