Opportunity for Growth
Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and paid vacation & sick leave. Remote work flexibility available.
Join Our Team at SEDA-Council of Governments and Make a Difference!
Are you passionate about building stronger communities and driving regional growth? At SEDA-Council of Governments (SEDA-COG), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of life across central Pennsylvania. As a dynamic, forward-thinking organization, we collaborate with local governments, businesses, and nonprofits to develop innovative solutions for economic growth, export development, infrastructure, energy efficiency, and community development.
When you join SEDA-COG, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a dedicated team committed to making a lasting impact. We value collaboration, creativity, and a shared vision of empowering our communities to thrive. Whether you’re helping local businesses with export development, planning sustainable infrastructure, or spearheading new programs, your work here matters.
Primary responsibilities of the candidate include:
Grant Coordinator Activities:
- Lead and assist communities and businesses in the development of plans for funding requests in order to improve their respective community’s quality of life.
- Coordinate and execute the preparation and development of state, federal, and/or other grant applications based on community & business needs.
- Coordinate potential project partners, funding, and other resources to develop project scopes and funding plans.
- Provide project management services to clients.
- Offer technical assistance in grant writing, planning, project development, program support, community coordination, funding strategy development, and meeting facilitation.
Business Specialist Activities:
- Conduct market research to identify opportunities and assess risks in foreign markets.
- Advise clients on topics such as global trade regulations, tariffs, compliance requirements, payment methods, logistics, and documentation.
- Develop and implement export strategies tailored to client needs.
Required qualifications/skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in public administration, international business, economic or community development or a relevant field.
- 3-5 years of grant writing experience
- 3-5 years of local government or public funding administration experience.
- Strong public speaking, presentation, and grant writing skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with clients, partners, and service providers.
- Knowledge of state/federal government, agencies, and grants.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Proven experience in international trade and/or business consulting.
- Knowledge of global trade regulations and compliance.
- Excellent research, problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity to international practices.
Preferred qualifications/skills:
- Course work in government administration.
- Proven experience in international trade and/or business consulting.
- Understanding of construction and public infrastructure process.
Applicants are expected to supply a resume outlining work history, skills, and writing sample by end of day April 30, 2025, via email or mail 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
