OPERATIONS & INVESTOR RELATIONS NOW HIRING | MANAGER JOIN THE MOVEMENT. Onward NRV is looking for a new team member who is outgoing, collaborative, detail-oriented, and eager to passionately support Onward’s operations and investor relations programs in order to better the region. GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Operations & Investor Relations Manager’s responsibilities are, but not limited to, handling all administrative and operational tasks of the organization and executing an investor relations program that engages Onward NRV investors and supports annual fundraising goals to achieve our mission. The Operations & Investor Relations Manager position is a full-time, exempt position. The position operates with direct supervision from the Executive Director but must demonstrate initiative and the ability to execute responsibilities independently.
ABOUT ONWARD NRV Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
Our product is our region, and we work hard to elevate it’s brand and promote our region as an inspiring place to live, work, and do business.We spearhead: collective visioning and regional collaboration; branding Virginia’s New River Valley; business attraction and site selection services; and supporting existing companies.
Onward is gaining momentum. With almost 100 investors, more people are joining the movement by supporting financially and acting as brand ambassadors for Virginia’s New River Valley. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES • Oversee and monitor accounts payable, accounts receivable, and genreating financial statements • Assist with benefits administration, updates to employee handbook, and budget requests • Maintain financial and organizational record keeping • Assist with operational analysis, planning and improvements • Assist with administrative tasks related to board and committee meetings an prospect visits • Nurture and retain current investor companies • Organize, manage and coordinate quarterly investor events. • Develop new potential investors, coordinate outreach and meetings to support fundraising goals • Assist in the development of investor communications. • Attend key community functions for the purpose of sharing Onward NRV’s mission and recent successes • Handle Foreign Trade Zone #238 administrative tasks and respond to inquiries • Any other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting • Knowledgeable of human resource and benefits administration • Ability to analyze and understand financial statements • Outgoing personality • Excellent event planning and interpersonal skills • Excellent command of the English language including written and verbal clarity • Creative problem solver with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and planning skills • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Relevant bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Three+ years of relevant experience
SALARY Competitive and determined by evaluating qualifcations. Excellent benefits package that includes health and dental insurance; paid holidays; sick and annual leave; and 401K program. Position is classifed as full-time, exempt.
HOW TO APPLY Submit a cover letter with resume, including salary requirements and a minimum of three references, to [email protected].
This position is open until filled. Initial review begins Dec. 4, 2017. Equal Opportunity Employer.
2020 Kraft Drive, Suite 2000 Blacksburg, VA 24060 www.OnwardNRV.org THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING. COMMUNITY ACCOLADES
Top 10 affordable & attractive places for young professionals –PEW
#1 Best Place to Raise a Family (Blacksburg) –Bloomberg
Top 10 Southern Small Town (Floyd) ABOUT THE NRV –USA Today & Southern Living Located in the beautiful #21 Best Small Metro for Young, mountains of Virginia, the College Grads -AIER New River Valley is a vibrant region that encompasses #7 Most Secure Small Metro four counties (Giles, Floyd, –Farmers Insurance Montgomery, and Pulaski), one city (Radford) and ten towns Top 10 Best Sport city in America (Blacksburg, Christiansburg, www.NewRiverValleyVA.org without a Professional Sports Team Dublin, Floyd, Glen Lyn, – Sporting News Narrows, Pearisburg, Pembroke, Pulaski, and Rich Creek). The region has a growing population of almost 200,000. #11 Best Tailgate Experience in the South (VT) -Southern Living
Virginia’s New River Valley has a desirable blend of economic #30 Leading Location in the U.S. for opportunity and lifestyle amenities. The diverse mix of new and expanding businesses businesses, ranging from small technology start-ups to large –Area Development international corporations, benefit from the region’s business friendly climate. #14 Smartest Metro –Luminosity.com Unlike larger metro areas, the New River Valley’s small town atmosphere cultivates community engagement and is a great #9 Best Place in VA for First-Time place for families, young professionals and retirees. The region Homebuyers (Town of Pulaski) is consistently recognized as one of the best places in the U.S. -Nerdwallet.com live. The New River Valley’s mountain setting is also ideal for #4 Happiest Small Town in the U.S. enjoying the outdoors, with superb greenways, nature trails and (Blacksburg) waterways. –Movoto Real Estate
Virginia’s New River Valley benefits from not one, but two Top Paddle Town (Pembroke) universities – Virginia Tech and Radford University – and an -Canoe & Kayak Magazine exceptional community college – New River Community College. The colleges and universities contribute to the cultural Virginia Tech #39 research and social offerings in the region, provide area residents with university in the US and continual learning opportunities, and produce a steady pipeline No. 1 in Virginia (NSF) of talent for area companies to draw from. Virginia Tech, a top Radford University Best Bang for 40 research university, is also a major catalyst for the region’s Your Buck University technology sector and has produced numerous spin-out -Washington Monthly Magazine companies through alumni, faculty and researchers.