Remote Economic Development Jobs in Durham, NC (NOW HIRING)

Description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina (hybrid/office as applicable)
Schedule: Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday-Thursday in office (based on business needs) 

About EDPNC 

At EDPNC, our mission is to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all North Carolinians. In partnership with state, regional, local, and private sector leaders, we support North Carolina's growth through business recruitment, existing industry support, international trade and export assistance, small business counseling, and tourism promotion.  As a public-private partnership serving on behalf of the State of North Carolina, EDPNC operates at the intersection of public service and economic strategy. Our work helps attract investment, support employers, strengthen communities, and position North Carolina as one of the best places in the country to live, work, and do business.  We are a collaborative, mission-driven organization that values professionalism, initiative, responsiveness, and strong relationships. The work is fast-paced, meaningful, and highly collaborative, offering employees the opportunity to engage with leaders across business, government, and communities throughout the state. At EDPNC, team members are motivated by the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working alongside smart, dedicated people who care deeply about North Carolina's future. 

About the Role 

Serve as a leader in attracting businesses to NC. Manage business recruitment projects. Collaborate with colleagues to meet organizational priorities and collaborate with internal/external economic development allies to develop comprehensive and meaningful agendas for client visits. 

What You'll Do  

Project Management 

• Work directly with client's internal representatives or a professional site selection consultant to manage all stages of a business recruitment project, from initial interest in NC to final location decision  
• Design comprehensive responses to requests for information and address all aspects of a potential project  
• Conduct due diligence examination of a company's financial and strategic viability 
• Identify real estate options  
• Evaluate labor and supplier availability  
• Resolve infrastructure and permit issues  
• Develop comprehensive state and local proposal outlining potential incentives, tax benefits, etc. in partnership with the NC Department of Commerce and local economic developers  
• Serve as the point of contact for the state of North Carolina, making introductions to state and community officials as needed to meet prospect needs 
• Facilitate and host client visits to the state to evaluate project location opportunities 
• Visits may include interaction among C-level company executives and senior state officials, follow up with client as needed  
• Utilize Salesforce to report and maintain current project activity and news about client's strategic operations  

Regional/Community Partner Liaison 

• Serve as a state-level point of contact for local economic developers in their pursuit of new business opportunities  
• Participate in locally hosted meetings with prospects  
• Serve as education resource regarding state incentives and other state support for projects generated at the local level  

Relationship Management  

• Encourage development of strong networks with partners and site location consultants  
• Promote the state's business opportunities to site location consultants and corporate decision makers through marketing events, conferences/forums and one-on-one meetings  
• Participate in cooperative marketing trips with local economic developers in order to promote NC's regions to site location consultants 

Requirements

Who Should Apply 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Prior economic development experience preferred  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect with corporate decision makers/site location consultants, community leaders and colleagues at the Partnership and the North Carolina Department of Commerce  
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills  
• Ability to analyze customer needs, present solutions and add value through delivery of state incentives and other forms of support  
• Ability to manage project management workload, placing top priority on providing fast and accurate information when requested  
• Ability to compete in an aggressive yet professional manner  
• Knowledge of economic development policies, benefits and discretionary incentives options at the state and local level  
• Diplomacy in serving as an ambassador of the state, remaining non-political as a representative of a public-private recruitment and marketing organization     
• Experience leading and winning economic development projects  
• Ability to work collaboratively with all team members on the EDPNC staff as well as with key external allies 

Travel and Work Conditions 

• Moderate in-state and domestic travel is required 
• Hybrid work environment based in Raleigh, NC or full-time remote  
• Travel to events, corporate offices, and conferences as needed   

We Invest in Our People-Professionally and Personally.  

At EDPNC, our benefits are designed to support your career, well-being, and life outside of work.  

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives that reward impact and results  
• Hybrid work schedule that supports flexibility, and balance  
• Generous time off, including 4 weeks of PTO, 9 paid holidays, 3 sick and wellness days, and 3 flex holidays  
• 401(k) with a 5% employer match after six months to help you build long-term financial security  
• Paid parental leave, including 8 weeks of maternity leave and 4 weeks of paternal leave, because family matters  
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA and FSA options  
• Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage as well as 50K life insurance for added peace of mind  
• Employee Assistance Program that covers your entire household's wellbeing  
• Voluntary benefit options such as critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, life insurance and pet insurance  
• Corporate amenities such as paid parking, gym access and complimentary snacks 
• Family Forward Certified, reflecting our commitment to family-friendly workplace practices 

Apply Now 

Join us in shaping North Carolina's economic future!