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Project Assistant

Economic Development Company of Lancaster County (a private not-for-profit entity) provides staff services to EDC Finance Corporation (a fully separate private, not-for-profit entity). EDC Finance provides access to a variety of economic, community and agricultural development lending programs (e.g. PA First Industries Fund and U.S. Small Business Administration 504 program).

The Project Assistant position is an entry-level position targeted toward assisting EDC Finance Corporation’s steady flow of commercial, agricultural, and redevelopment projects. The Project Assistant will report directly to the EDC President and Vice President.

The Project Assistant is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

He/she will:

Assist in the generation of loan applications for funding from various state and federal programs.

Process follow-up information requests for submitted applications (e.g. appraisal and environmental report questions).
Assist in collecting information necessary to close approved loans.
Assist in portfolio management activities as assigned.
On occasion, meet with farm and business owners to collect needed information and process loan approvals.
Become knowledgeable in state and federal funding programs administered by EDC Finance in order to better serve clients/borrowers.
Attend training programs for state and federal programs administered by EDC Finance Corporation.
Participate in the variety of projects and activities of EDC and EDC Finance as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Project Assistant should have an educational and business background that is supportive of someone who is tasked with processing loan applications and loan closings related to economic, community and agricultural lending projects. Specific experience and training in the lending field is helpful but not required. A degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field is helpful – or specific work experience appropriate for the position.

COMPENSATION

Annual salary to be based upon experience
Participation in EDC’s standard benefits package, which includes access to medical insurance, short- & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, vacation, etc.
Reimbursement for mileage and personal expenses incurred in relation to business duties.

APPLICATION

Via USPS or e-mail

Send Cover Letter and Resume

Mailing Address

EDC

RE: Project Assistant

P.O. Box 1558

Lancaster, PA 17608-1558

E-mail

edc@edclancaster.com with Subject Line: Project Assistant Application

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Economic Development Company of Lancaster County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.