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Community & Economic Development Department – College TownshipHourly, Non-Exempt | 25 Hours Per Week

College Township is seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and community-minded Economic Development Specialist (EDS) to support key programs, projects, and economic development initiatives. This position plays an essential role in coordinating documentation, assisting with financial and compliance processes, and supporting communication efforts that strengthen the Township and the College Township Industrial Development Authority (CTIDA). 

About the Position: The Economic Development Specialist provides administrative, communication, and project support to the Community & Economic Development Director and CTIDA. This role ensures that program documentation, records, reports, filings, and partner communications are accurate, timely, and well-organized to advance community and economic development efforts across the Township. 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas; draft and organize meeting minutes.
• Maintain updated board policies, procedures, and organized filing systems.
• Coordinate communication with Township staff, CTIDA members, clients, and community partners.
• Collect, validate, and manage required data sets and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain financial records, accounts payable/receivable submissions, and compliance files.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and project-specific reports.
• Draft newsletters, update website content, and manage social media posts as assigned.
• Support marketing material development and project-based collateral.
• Research grant opportunities, draft applications, and support reporting requirements.
• Process applications for programs and maintain accurate client documentation.
• Respond to inquiries from clients, partners, and the public.
• Provide general administrative support to the Community & Economic Development Department

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business/public administration or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Experience with QuickBooks/basic financial processing or ability to learn.
• Experience with reporting and data analytics or ability to learn.
• Experience with graphic design/content creation or ability to learn.
• Experience with grant writing and gran management or ability to learn.
• Education & Experience may be considered as replacement for a degree.

How to Apply/Submission Options

Attention: Human Resources, College Township, 1481 E. College Ave. State College, PA 16801 

Phone: 814-231-3021 Email: aarmenta@collegetownship.org

^{Applications will be accepted until the position (2) are filled. College Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.}

Water Utility Laborer/Technician II – Public Works DepartmentCollege Township is accepting applications for the position of Water Utility Laborer/Technician II in the Public Works Department.

Hiring Range: $44,939 – $49,433 (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

Primary Duties:

• Maintain and construct the College Township Water Authority water distribution system, including water lines, fire hydrants, pumping stations, storage facilities, meters, and related appurtenances.
• Occasional overtime required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in Water Utility Science or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in water line construction and maintenance, or a combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver’s License Class A with air brake endorsement or ability to obtain within 9 months of hire.

Schedule & Benefits:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, and retirement.

How to Apply:Download the Job Description and Employment Application from the links provided below: 

• Job Description
• Employment Application

Submit a completed application, letter of interest, and resume to:

College TownshipAttention: Public Works Director1481 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801

Or email documents to: aarmenta@collegetownship.org

Questions? Contact Amy Kerner, Public Works Director, at 814-231-3021 or akerner@collegetownship.org.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

College Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.