The Vermilion Economic Development Alliance (VEDA) is seeking a passionate individual committed to moving the organization and community forward.

With a deadline of March 31st, the VEDA Board of Directors has established a job description to attract the right talent for its next phase. 

The “Program Administrator” will work alongside a 15-member board, in coordination with other local, regional, and state economic development agencies to sustain and grow economic development efforts in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. The Program Administrator will work with existing and prospective businesses and support community development initiatives that improve the Vermilion Parish “product.” 

According to the hiring committee, the ideal candidate will have a combined three years of experience in event planning, sales, project management, and/or fundraising, or a bachelor’s degree/training in a relevant field. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required and leadership and public speaking training is preferred.

All interested candidates are encouraged to visit the VEDA website for details and application information: www.developvermilion.org/apply