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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) seeks an experienced professional to be the Business Development Coordinator in the Las Vegas office. The Business Development Coordinator provides operational, programmatic, and administrative support to the Business Development division, with responsibilities spanning domestic and international business development activities, incentive program administration, and trade mission logistics.

The Coordinator plays a key support role in executing GOED's international engagement efforts including trade mission coordination, inbound delegation logistics, and FDI support while also assisting with abatement contract administration and GOED Board Meeting administration. This position will be full-time, non-classified and exempt. Please submit/upload a cover letter and resume with your application.

Essential Qualifications Three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree in business, administration, international affairs, or closely related field is preferred Job Duties This important position will: Support domestic and international business recruitment, retention, and expansion initiatives across strategic industries including advanced manufacturing, clean technology, energy, logistics, battery supply chain, and emerging technologies. Assist with incentive application processing for business attraction and expansion projects to support job creation and economic diversification.

Connect domestic and international companies with statewide and federal resources to assist with business development goals. Assist with RFI and RFP preparation and applications for tax abatement programs. Work with local government, regional development authorities, other state agencies, higher education institutions, and utility providers to service clients.

Contribute to business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts by identifying operational challenges facing in-state companies and coordinating multi-agency solutions. Support project management for logistics, planning, and coordination of Governor-led and GOED-led trade missions, including agenda and itinerary development, delegation scheduling, and post-mission follow-up. Coordinate logistics for inbound foreign delegations in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and foreign consulates or government trade agencies.

Assist with large-scale event logistics for international trade shows and investment-focused conferences, including vendor coordination, stakeholder scheduling, and expense tracking. Support budget tracking for international trade missions and trade show participation, including cost monitoring and documentation in alignment with state procurement policies. Conduct market and policy research to support division analysis and recommendations.

Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Assist with workforce development agreements, sister state relationships (MOUs), and efforts to strengthen existing trade partnerships. Assist with abatement contract management, including maintenance of in-force contracts in coordination with the Department of Taxation and County Assessors.

Assist with planning, logistics, and administration of GOED Board Meetings. Support the application vetting process and ensures compliance with Open Meeting Law requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, conducting market research, and assisting with domestic and international projects.

The candidate must be able to multitask while managing competing deadlines and priorities, have strong attention to detail and accuracy, an ability to maintain complex records and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

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