Development Specialist — Regional Development

Job overview

The Development Specialist — Regional Development role is onsite at the Texarkana, TX office. Compensation is $21.15 per hour. The position supports broadband opportunity planning and grant programs for the Ark-Tex Council of Governments. The role provides development and administrative support to regional planning and grant work, helping the organization advance community and economic development initiatives. It requires applying relevant procedures and regulations, coordinating varied duties, and communicating effectively with colleagues and external contacts.

What you'll do

• Provide development support for broadband opportunity planning
• assist Regional Development with grant programs
• apply knowledge of economic and community development procedures and regulations
• use office equipment, Microsoft applications, and online databases
• organize and prioritize multiple duties
• communicate in writing and orally
• maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within the ATCOG region.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

development specialist

regional development

broadband planning

grant programs

economic development

community development

texarkana tx

$21.15/hr

microsoft 365

online databases

atcog

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of related experience, or high school diploma/equivalent plus five years in planning or grant administration, or an equivalent combination; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

About the employer

Ark-Tex Council of Government is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of General Economic Programs. Sector: 92.