The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has posted a job announcement for an Economic Development Specialist I within its Tourism Bureau in Hinds County, Miss. MDA is the state's Leading Community and Economic Development Agency. Thie Principal Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Continue to raise awareness of Mississippi's literary heritage, including both historic and contemporary authors, bookstore, libraries and other literary landmarks Research and identify ways to interpret Mississippi's civil rights history, including partnership development, itinerary creation and overall awareness Explore foodways and culinary heritage as an economic and tourism driver, focusing on story, ethnic heritage, recipes and traditions in addition to restaurants, breweries, distilleries and other Mississippi-centric food products Serve as a point person for cultural attractions in the state; Identify and implement ways of interpreting the significance of these resources and developing them as sustainable tourism products Attend and organize Visit MS sponsorship representations at festivals and special events including booths and specialized activations Assist in management and oversight of the Mississippi Blues Trails, Mississippi Country Music Trail, Mississippi Writers Trail and Freedom Trail Marker Trail System. Job applications will closed at 11:50 p.m. on June 20. For questions about this position contact by email: mdahumanresources@mississippi.org. (Source: Government Jobs 06/16/22) Economic Development Specialist I | Government Jobs
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