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Form of workCome join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC)! We are looking to add a Economic Development Project Manager to our team. In this unique opportunity you will assist with development of overall Economic Development vision, goals, strategies, and policies of the SMSC. The perfect fit for this opportunity is someone who works with urgency, has patience, and experience in construction project management. If you have strong planning and execution and communication skills - we are looking for you! Enjoy weekly pay, on-site health clinics, and 401k starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!
Job Overview: Position is responsible for development, planning and management of community and Economic Development Projects. Works as a liaison between public and private sectors and the SMSC. Assumes responsibility for community and Economic Development Project performance including costs, schedule, quality, and project status. Assists with land use recommendations, economic and community development initiatives.
Top Four Reasons Candidate Choose to Work With Us:
- With a wide variety of work - you will learn about each department throughout our community.
- We are always looking to grow our programs, with an community that supports innovation.
- You will make memorable connections beyond our team. We pride ourselves on our enterprises being a "community" within a community.
- Our benefits! From on-site clinics, 401k match starting day one, gas discounts, meal discounts, and So. Much. More!
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, business, finance, planning, engineering, or a closely related field required.
- 5 + years of professional experience in business, Economic Development, community development or a closely related field required.
- 5+ years' experience in project management, project planning required.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiar with project management software programs such as Microsoft Project (preferred), Asana, Aha!, Miro, Microsoft Planner, or similar.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Valid Class D driver's license may be required with a good driving record.
Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: At the SMSC, we are invested in our employees, as demonstrated by the competitive benefits we offer. Employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and a generous PTO package, which includes outreach hours for volunteer work through our #SMSCgives outreach program. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.
Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes to causes, organizations and tribes across the region, state and country. The SMSC has donated more than $350 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in Economic Development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org.
