To facilitate job creation and capital investment opportunities in rural Pottawattamie County through Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation (ASWIC). This position is responsible for cultivating relationships with municipalities, businesses, and key stakeholders across Pottawattamie County to enhance the overall business climate and expand the local tax base.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promote business attraction and expansion in rural Pottawattamie County by implementing a proactive, one-on-one outreach program. Provide direct assistance including real estate and site options; access to local and state incentives; financing resources; coordination with utility partners for infrastructure improvements; engagement with city and county officials for zoning, planning, and entitlement processes; connections to workforce development programs; and access to relevant demographic and market data.

2. Conduct regular outreach to all rural communities in Pottawattamie County, including ongoing updates and formal presentations to City Councils and other local governing bodies.

3. Develop and maintain relationships with property and building owners throughout rural Pottawattamie County. Collect, verify, and upload site and building data into the LOIS system, including land, and building specifications, incentives, utilities, workforce, and demographic information.

4. Serve as lead project manager and primary point of contact for new-to-market and expansion projects in rural Pottawattamie County, and for other ASWIC projects as requested. Responsibilities include providing accurate and timely information to clients, coordinating all inbound and outbound site visits, ensuring consistent follow-up and follow-through, and maintaining complete and accurate digital project records.

5. Plan and coordinate public relations and marketing initiatives to elevate awareness and visibility of economic development efforts in rural Pottawattamie County.

6. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with investors, partners, community leaders, and regional, state, and local economic development stakeholders.

7. Monitor and remain informed on local and state policies and legislation that may impact business, industry, and economic development activities.

8. Provide regular updates and presentations to investors and partners, including reports to Boards, City Councils, and County Board of Supervisors.

9. Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA).

10. Actively utilize ASWIC’s CRM system to track outreach, projects, partner engagement, and related activities.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Coordinate activities and projects with the CEO of ASWIC.

2. Adhere to and follow all the Guiding Principles as set forth by the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership.

3. Actively participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion training to advance one’s own journey of inclusion and acceptance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

All expenditures require approval of the CEO of ASWIC.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must reside in Pottawattamie County and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and related work experience

Preferred applicant will have at least five years of experience in economic or community development activities.

Certifications, Licenses, Designations

Valid Driver’s License

Other Skills and Qualifications

1. Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, Adobe and CRM platforms and software.

2. Ability to operate audio visual equipment.

3. Exposure to and/or experience with GIS software preferred.

4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects with short deadlines.

5. Excellent attention to detail.

6. Demonstrated effective communication skills (written and oral).

7. Team environment player.

8. Strong marketing and negotiation skills.

9. Must be able to drive and/or provide own transportation.

Physical Demands

Typical office environment

The Senior Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative and operational support to the President & CEO and Senior Vice President of Public Policy. This position ensures effective management of both leaders’ schedules, communications, and daily priorities, contributing to smooth operation of the executive and public policy functions of the Greater Omaha Chamber.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Support

1. Provide professional, confidential administrative support to the President & CEO and SVP of Public Policy.

2. Manage complex calendars and scheduling, ensuring alignment of priorities and effective time management.

3. Anticipate scheduling conflicts and proactively resolve them; coordinate internal and external meetings.

4. Organize and prepare materials, briefings, and logistics for meetings, speaking engagements, and events.

5. Maintain a comprehensive awareness of upcoming commitments and deadlines; ensure timely follow-up on deliverables.

6. Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense processing for the President & CEO and Senior Vice President of Public Policy.

7. Handle phone calls, correspondence, and inquiries with discretion, prioritizing appropriately.

8. Maintain records of President’s quarterly report items and interactions using GrowthZone CRM.

9. Represent the Chamber by maintaining and developing relationships with other Executive Assistants in the community.

Administrative Operations:

1. Manage daily administrative operations for the Office of the President.

2. Prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations as requested.

3. Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring easy access to information.

4. Coordinate meeting logistics, catering, room set up, and audiovisual needs.

5. Oversee expense reporting, purchasing, and budget tracking related to the Office of the President and Public Policy department.

6. Process invoices, reimbursements, and monthly credit card reconciliations.

7. Serve as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking access to executive leadership.

8. Participate in Chamber events and internal committees.

9. Coordinate meetings and records of GOC-related entities and foundations.

Event & Meeting Coordination

1. Support President & CEO participation in Chamber events, public policy and community engagements.

2. Manage RSVPs, registrations, and related logistics for executive participation in external events.

3. Assist executives with internal meeting coordination such as staff briefings, department updates, and cross-divisional meetings.

4. Greet executives’ visitors and arrange Chamber meeting rooms for meetings, forums, and engagements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend/work a variety of Chamber events and represent the organization as needed at business and community programs/events.

2. Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with member companies Executive Assistants.

3. Represents the Chamber with professionalism and integrity.

4. Actively participate in Chamber staff activities and training to support a culture of inclusion and belonging.

5. Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

All expenditures require final approval of the President & CEO.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and related work experience

1. Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, marketing, political science, communications, education, or related field preferred.

2. Minimum of five (5) years executive administrative experience supporting senior leadership, preferably in a business association, nonprofit, or governmental agency.

Certifications, Licenses, Designations

Valid Driver’s License

Other Skills and Qualifications

1. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with proven ability at word processing, spreadsheet, and mail merge skills.

2. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4. Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and judgement.

5. Ability to determine and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, while performing tasks independently.

6. Knowledge of Greater Omaha’s civic and business community preferred.

7. Must be flexible and willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends when necessary.

8. Ability to drive and/or provide own transportation.

Physical Demands

1. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

2. Must have the ability to filter out distractions in the work environment.

3. Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 15 lbs. to assist with Chamber events.

The Director of Defense Industry Relations & Military Affairs leads the Chamber’s efforts to grow and strengthen the region’s economy by driving business retention, expansion, and attraction within the defense industrial sector. Serving as the Chamber’s subject matter expert on the defense industry and military affairs, this role builds strategic relationships with industry leaders and military partners, while advancing initiatives that enhance the region’s competitiveness. The position also supports the Chamber’s public policy priorities and provides coordination and advisory support to the President & CEO on military-related engagements and community initiatives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Defense Industry Engagement (80%):

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Economic Development, conduct activities that will contribute to the growth of the defense and cyber industry through a mix of company retention, expansion, and attraction efforts.

• Conduct annual “Growth Consultation” visits with defense industry businesses and Chamber members to ensure business continuity in the region and identify growth barriers and opportunities.
• Represent the Chamber, as directed, at local, state, and national defense industry events geared towards defense contractors and defense-related businesses and seek to generate economic development project leads from industry executives and influencers.
• Assist the Senior Director of Economic Development in developing an annual “Defense Industry Opportunity Plan” to direct the Chamber’s new-to-market company opportunities for the defense industry.
• Coordinate with the Chamber’s Workforce Excellence team in connecting exiting and retiring military personnel to job and career opportunities in the metro region.
• Serve as the lead Economic Development team member on business attraction efforts of defense industry-related companies.
• Coordinate all activities related to the Chamber’s Defense Industry Business Council, including but not limited to scheduling and coordinating meeting logistics, onboarding new members, maintaining membership lists, securing facilities, preparing agendas, and recording minutes.

Military Affairs & Public Policy Engagement (20%):

• Serve as lead point of contact in building and maintaining relationships with Offutt Air Force Base leadership to assist with federal policy and funding issues.
• Advise and assist the Senior Vice President of Public Policy in developing an annual military affairs and defense sector policy agenda for the Chamber.
• Represent the Chamber locally, statewide, and nationally, when directed, on various military and defense-related councils, initiatives, and organizations.
• Work with the Senior Executive Assistant and Special Projects Director in organizing and preparing materials, briefings, and logistics for military and defense-related meetings, speaking engagements, and events involving the President & CEO.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend/work a variety of Chamber events and represent the organization as needed at business and community programs/events.
2. Represents the Chamber with professionalism and integrity.
3. Actively participate in Chamber staff activities and training to support a culture of inclusion and belonging. 

4. Other duties as assigned.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

All expenditures require final approval of the Senior Vice President of Economic Development.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed should be representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and related work experience

1. Associate degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in military affairs, defense contracting, economic development, workforce development, higher education, or public policy. 
3.  Military service preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Designations

Valid Driver’s Licens

Other Skills and Qualifications

1. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with proven ability at word processing, spreadsheet, and mail merge skills.
2. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4. Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and judgement.
5. Ability to demonstrate next-step thinking to proactively generate impactful solutions.
6. Knowledge of Greater Omaha’s civic and business community preferred.
7. Awareness and understanding of federal contracting opportunities and processes preferred.
8. Strong situational awareness to see opportunities to connect other programs and initiatives of the Chamber to the military and defense industry.
9. Must be flexible and willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends when necessary. 
10.  Ability to drive and/or provide own transportation.

Physical Demand

1. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
2. Must have the ability to filter out distractions in the work environment. 
3.  Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 15 lbs. to assist with Chamber events.