
*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
* Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply Please contact Human Resources if you require an accommodation.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Provide administrative support to the Regional Director and Department Staff to facilitate the efficient and effective operation of the department and enhance operations of the department as needed. Works as part of the project team.
WORK PERFORMED:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level Required:Associates degree. Extensive direct experience can substitute for degree requirement.
Equivalent Experience: Five years of administrative experience supporting executive management.
Skills Required: Strong written and oral communication skills are required. Must be detail oriented and highly organized with strong follow up skills. Must have ability to handle multiple changing priorities and effectively anticipate needs of management. Must be able to manage work proactively, efficiently and effectively, and with tenacity. Highly proficient with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, as well as with CRM tools and databases. Excellent presentation preparation skills. Must be able to work well collaboratively and independently and must be energetic, with a pleasant demeanor and good sense of humor.

Empire State Development (ESD) is New York’s chief economic development agency.
The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.
ESD also oversees the marketing of “I LOVE NY,” the State’s iconic tourism brand (www.iloveny.com) & NYLovesFim New York State's Film, TV & Commercial Incentives (www.nylovesfilm.com)
Empire State Development is the parent organization of the New York State Department of Economic Development & the Empire State Development Corporation. For more information on Empire State Development, visit www.esd.ny.gov.