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The Position Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Classification: Exempt

Position Description and Goals

The Office and HR Coordinator will assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with management of the IEDC office as well as assist with some human resources duties.

Location: This position is based in Washington, D.C./ Hybrid

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

IEDC seeks to model the diversity of the communities we serve, and as such, we strongly urge applications from all interested people without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Areas of Responsibility

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Office Management 

• Maintain office supplies, files, and inventory.
• Distribute mail and prepare documents.
• Serve as a liaison with all major agency vendors and oversee the quality of services/products provided.
• Ensure operation of agency equipment by following a preventative maintenance schedule and calling for repairs, when necessary.
• Responds to and resolves administrative inquiries and questions.
• Manage conference room calendar & use of office space by members.
• Responsible for office front desk and main phone line.
• Provide support for IEDC shipping.
• Plan and execute all staff meetings.
• Monitor Bollinger Foundation email inbox, attend their meetings and support events Help other departments with admin related duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Human Resources

• Prepare onboarding/offboarding packages.
• Coordinate hiring processes.
• Process benefits packages for all new hires to include health/dental/vision, retirement, etc.
• Maintain agency insurance policies.
• Support short/long term leave request.
• Conduct or acquires background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
• Maintain and expand knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management. Identify trends that could affect organizational objectives and operational resources. Interpret appropriate laws and policies and advise management, employees, and retirees accordingly.

Benefits

Fringe benefits include paid health, dental, vision, term life, and disability insurance, plus sick and annual leave, federally recognized holidays, cell phone benefit, and a 401(k) plan. Career development is encouraged.

Please send your application to hr@iedconline.org   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Teams, Zoom and association management software desired.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Education and Experience

• The successful candidate shall possess a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, and at least two-year experience in human resources or office management positions.
• Four years of experience in lieu of degree.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods are sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• The ability to operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.

About International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan 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. When we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.

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