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5 Please describe the staffing requirementsofthesepmgmms. Be specific in indicating the number of <br />NOTE: The positions described below are the positions required for the Economic Development Office, <br />As the scope of service and programs for the agency have increased in activity and number, so too has <br />the time required by other Chamber staff. <br />Director of Economic Developmen -ResponsNofor carrying out effective programs and services to <br />attract new light industry to Indian River County, and aid in maintaining and expanding those businesses <br />and industries currently located in and operating within the county. The Director of Economic <br />Development works with other Chamber staff, county government representatives (elected and stafD, <br />volunteer Chamber and local committees and task forces in an effort to formulate and implement the <br />overall Marketing Plan. The Director is responsible for the p|anning, organizing and development ofa <br />continuous program of business and industrial reseorch, including cost of |iving, population trends, <br />income, labor force availability and ski||s, needs of local industry and other special assignments. The <br />Director works under the supervision of the President of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce. <br />Partial funding for the Economic Development Director position is through the county's General Fund, the <br />balance iopaid byprivate sector funds. <br />ReceItiolnist- Receiving and directing oa||a, reservations for meetings, and support services as needed <br />for special meetings and events. Assistance in non -management activities associated with this offioe, <br />such as copying and collating prospect packages. Funding for this position is shared between the <br />Chamber, its Tourism Office and private economic development funds. <br />CoZypt[oller- Requiring approximately 15 percent ofa full-time position. The Comptroller is responsible <br />for maintaining accurate financial reoonds, preparing financial documentation for county quarterly neportn, <br />monthly updates and reports for internal use. The Comptroller assists in budget preparation and <br />maintenanoe, and serves as the liaison between the Chamber and the county's Budget Office for fiscal <br />related inquiries and reimbursement of all eligible economic development related invoices. Funding for <br />this position is shored between the Chamber. it's Tourism Office and private economic development <br />funds. <br />President ' Requires approximately 50 percent of a full-time position, Responsible for oversight of all <br />economic development and business retention efforts, and the supervision of all staff. Works closely with <br />elected officials and government staff. Chamber atsff, and volunteers on the p|anning, 000rdinotion, <br />implementation and administration ofthe economic development plan. <br />o uomeae <br />The program utilizes over 70 volunteer professionals from the business and residential communities and <br />the public sector, Business volunteers are generated through the Chamber's Economic Development <br />Office. <br />Dozens of Chamber professionals volunteer their time to serve in a variety of ways to assist in planning, <br />oreuhng, and implementing strategies associated With meeting the goals of the Chamber's Economic <br />Development Office. Each of these business professionals provides more than two hours of their <br />services each month. <br />The value of that private sector contribution from those executives is figured at a minimum executive <br />sa|ary,ofapproxnnahyk/ $DU per hour and is estimated atover $134.000 in volunteer assistance. This <br />does not include many in-kind services, Above this figure, the Chamber also receives private <br />contributions from the busineao community specifically targeted for the economic development efforts <br />performed bythe Chamber onbehalf ofthe county. <br />Vounteerssenx*thooughanesbabishedahuctuneofcommitteesandtankforuesamreqViuedtopositively <br />influence change in: new and existing commerce, manufactuhng, workforce enhancement, surveys for <br />ACCRA Cost -of -Living data, Economic Leadership /\Uionce, project review committee, and more. The <br />volunteers bring with them professional experience and o commitment tothe success of this initiative and <br />partnership. Approximately 80 percent ofour volunteers are senior exeoutivea. CEOs and senior level <br />staff. <br />132 <br />