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PROJECT & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Regional economic development organization in the Columbia River Gorge is seeking a full-time Project and Industry Engagement Manager. This person will work closely with regional and local industry alliances, such as the Gorge Technology Alliance, to support economic diversification and build MCEDD’s work around entrepreneurship and innovation. Duties include providing professional economic development and grant and project management services to members and regional organizations. Experience with industry associations, sales, grant writing, and event planning are a plus.
Starting salary range is approximately $68,016 to $71,418 as of July 1 with Board approval, plus lots of opportunity for growth based on performance. Placement within the range depends on qualifications. Position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and list of at least three professional references by Friday, May 27 for first-round consideration. Submit applications to officeadmin@mcedd.org or to 802 Chenowith Loop Road, The Dalles, OR 97058. See the full Job Description, Qualifications, and additional information below.
Project and Industry Manager Job Description
PART-TIME & FULL-TIME BUS DRIVERS
BUS DRIVER: The Link Public Transportation is accepting applications for both a part-time and full-time Bus Driver. Pay range is $16.54/hour-$17.37/hour plus full benefits for full-time. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English), and large vehicle operations experience preferred but not required. Must be able to work evenings until 7pm, and on Saturdays. Pay scale has an opportunity for a raise on July 1, at 6-months, at 1-year, and every year thereafter. Full-time position has excellent benefits. Links to the job description and the application are below. Pre-Employment Drug testing required.
Open until May 26, 2022. EOE.
***MCEDD Position Information***
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply for a job at MCEDD even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.
***MCEDD Benefit Information***
MCEDD provides a competitive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including coverage of employee medical expenses and 50% of dependent costs, employee life insurance, 457(b) plan contribution (8.75% of gross salary paid to plan), access to flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, flexible hours, and some remote work dependent on position.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES
COMMUNITY RENEWABLE ENERGY GRANT WRITER
Mid-Columbia Economic Development District (MCEDD) is seeking a grant writer with experience funding renewable energy and/or energy resiliency projects to lead the grant writing for between one and three grant applications for the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) Community Renewable Energy Program (CREP) program.
This effort is a project of the Hood River County Energy Council (Energy Council), a community-led advisory board supporting implementation of the Hood River County Energy Plan. MCEDD provides staffing support to the Energy Council and will be the contracting agency.
See the link below for the full description, qualifications and the process to apply. Proposals should be emailed to lindsay@mcedd.org. Feel free to contact Lindsay with any questions throughout the process. Requests for Proposals will be accepted until the end of day Monday, May 17, 2022.