Job Opportunities: Community Development Program Project Cooordinator

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

SEDA-Council of Governments, a public development organization serving 11 Central Pennsylvania counties, is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator for the Community Development Program. Our Community Development Program provides project based technical assistance to counties and communities both within and outside of the 11-county region, overseeing the development and implementation of approximately 40 public works projects annually. Projects include but are not limited to publicly financed housing rehabilitation, water, sewer, stormwater and road infrastructure upgrades, park and community facility improvements, public service, and economic development projects.

Primary responsibilities of the position include:

  • • Development and implementation of public projects
  • • Various Federal, State, and Local Grants administration
  • • Oversight of National Environmental Policy Act compliance
  • • Financial management
  • • Contract and project management
  • • Coalition-building and leadership
  • • Assuring compliance with federal and state contracts and regulations

Required qualifications/skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree, strong analytical, public speaking, and writing skills are critical, as is the ability to remain detail-focused, while managing numerous concurrent projects.

Preferred qualifications/skills:

  • Environmental sciences, municipal governance, and community development experience a plus.

Salary will be commensurate with applicant skills. Applicants should indicate salary expectation in their cover letter. Applicants are expected to supply a resume and cover letter outlining work history, skills, and training by June 27, 2023 via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, Human Resources Director
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA, serving
11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org
SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SEDA-COG’s Betsy Kramer Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

News Release
June 2, 2023

Betsy Kramer, CEcD, EDP Revitalization Coordinator
Betsy Kramer, CEcD, EDP Revitalization Coordinator

Lewisburg, PA – Betsy Kramer, SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG) Revitalization Coordinator, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. The CEcD Certification Program is the most prestigious designation in the economic development profession. Kramer was 1 of 32 economic development professionals nationwide who earned the designation. Additionally, in 2022, Kramer earned the Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) accreditation, also from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

The IEDC administered the written CEcD Exam on May 8, 2023, and notified candidates of their results on May 17, 2023. Working in economic development for over 6 years, Kramer is currently assisting the city of Shamokin with economic revitalization and community resiliency. She has extensive experience in facilitating communication and collaboration with volunteer organizations, non-profits, elected officials, business community and investors to achieve a unified revitalization mission.

The CEcD designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession. Candidates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three parts and spans two days. The exam tests a practitioner’s knowledge, proficiency and judgment in the following key areas of economic development:

  • • business retention and expansion
  • • finance & credit analysis
  • • marketing and attraction
  • • strategic planning
  • • entrepreneurial & small business development
  • • managing economic development organizations
  • • neighborhood development strategies
  • • real estate development & reuse
  • • technology-led economic development
  • • workforce development strategies
  • • foreign direct investment & exporting

As highly competent economic development professionals, Certified Economic Developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create leadership to build upon and maximize the economic development sector. Excellence in the economic development profession improves wellbeing, quality of life and opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. There are currently over 1,200 active CEcDs in the United States.

About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in a wide variety of settings including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. IEDC’s members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life in their regions. www.iedcONLINE.org.

SEDA-COG is a community and economic development agency in Lewisburg and is one of seven Local Development Districts in Pennsylvania. SEDA-COG enhances the quality of life and economic advantage for residents and businesses in the 11 central Pennsylvania counties through its vital partnerships and initiatives.

For more information, please contact Kristen Moyer, chief of staff, SEDA-Council of Governments, at 570-522-7212 or kmoyer@seda-cog.org

SEDA-COG… Building Strong Economies & Strong Communities
www.seda-cog.org

Job Opportunities: Part-Time Janitor

Starting at $13.00/hour

SEDA-Council of Governments, a regional multi-county development agency, seeks to fill a part-time janitorial position for two elderly housing facilities in Lewistown, PA.

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • General cleaning of public areas – approx. 8-10 hours per week.

Applicants are expected to supply a resume or letter outlining work history and skills by June 19, 2023 via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, Human Resources Director
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road
Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA,
serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org
SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Opportunities: Community Development Program Assistant

Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance and paid vacation & sick leave.

SEDA-Council of Governments, a public development organization serving 11 Central Pennsylvania counties, is seeking a full-time Program Assistant for the Community Development Program. Our Community Development Program provides project based technical assistance to counties and communities both within and outside of the 11-county region, overseeing the development and implementation of approximately 40 public works projects annually. Projects include but are not limited to publicly financed housing rehabilitation, water, sewer, stormwater and road infrastructure
upgrades, park and community facility improvements, public service, and economic development projects.

Primary responsibilities of the candidates include (but not limited to):

  • – Assisting with the preparation and assembly of federal/state grant applications and mapping
  • – Review of contractor payrolls and other labor standards compliance assignments
  • – Utilizing and maintaining an electronic document filling system
  • – Preparing and submitting reports
  • – Assisting during audits and monitoring
  • – General clerical and support responsibilities

Preferred qualifications/skills:

  • – Proficiency with Microsoft Office software programs
  • – Strong multi-tasking and time management skills
  • – A high-level of accuracy and speed in preparing word documents
  • – Strong grammatical and proofing skills
  • – Ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment
  • – Excellent communication skills
  • – Accuracy and attention to detail are a must

Applicants are expected to supply a letter of application elaborating on experience and skills along with their resume by June 19, 2023, via mail or email to:

Amanda Owens, HR Director
SEDA-Council of Governments
201 Furnace Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837
aowens@seda-cog.org

SEDA-Council of Governments is a public development organization based in Lewisburg, PA,
serving 11 central Pennsylvania counties. www.seda-cog.org
SEDA-COG…Building strong economies & strong communities
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Program Assistant
Community Development