Job description
The Grand County Economic Development Department (EDD) administers Grand County’s tourism promotion and marketing activities as well as business resources and economic diversification efforts. Additionally, the Moab to Monument Valley Film Commission is currently housed within the EDD. The department is funded by Grand County’s transient room tax (TRT), a lodging sales tax that is administered by counties that aim to develop their visitation economy. In 2023, the EDD will embark on a strategic planning process to create community consensus around issues concerning quality of life and economic sustainability. This process will result in recommended actions, programs, and policies to address Grand County’s workforce development and retention, future economic diversification efforts, and sustainable tourism.
Member Duties : The VISTA will collaborate across diverse teams, including but limited to EDD staff and other county departments, Moab City, the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, Utah State University Moab, Grand County’s Small Business Development Center, area businesses, and non-profits. The VISTA will foster partnerships with organizations that provide services to Grand County’s minority, undeserved, underskilled, and/or at-risk groups. These organizations include the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center, Full Circle Intertribal Center, the Moab Free Health Clinic, and Utah Support Advocates for Recovery Awareness, among others. The VISTA will work to support, develop, and audit programs that contribute to Grand County’s workforce development, especially for workers and businesses operating in industries that sustainably diversify Grand County’s economy.
Program Benefits : Relocation Allowance , Training , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended .
Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .
Community Outreach , Children/Youth , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
Youth Development , Community Organization , Communications , Public Speaking .
Youth Development , Community Organization , Communications , Public Speaking .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Grand County Economic Development VISTA
Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 06/03/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
UTAH
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 04/06/2023 To 07/11/2024
Contact
August Granath
125 E. Center Street
Moab UT 84532
435-259-1340
agranath@grandcountyutah.net
Listing ID
118040
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