Economic Development & Research Specialist

Job Description Job Description Economic Development & Research Specialist Department: Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Reports to: Senior Manager of Economic Development FLSA: non-exempt Position Overview The Economic Development & Research Specialist provides administrative, operational, and research support to advance Metro Denver EDC's business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts across the twelve-county region. This role is responsible for maintaining core economic development systems, supporting project and prospect coordination, preparing business development materials, and ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of business recruitment activities. The specialist supports the execution of economic development strategies by maintaining data integrity, coordinating internal and external activities, and ensuring the team has the information and materials needed to successfully pursue and manage projects. Key Responsibilities Administrative & Operational CoordinationMaintain and support the day-to-day operational workflow of the economic development team.Coordinate calendars, meetings, agendas, materials, and follow-up action items for business development activities.Support tracking of recruitment trips, partner meetings, and outreach campaigns.Maintain internal project trackers, timelines, and task lists to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.Assist with operational tasks related to contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and partner agreements.Support preparation of internal updates, leadership briefings, and board materials. CRM, Reporting & Data ManagementMaintain Salesforce CRM data integrity across accounts, contacts, projects, campaigns, and committees.Enter and track prospect activity, outreach, meeting outcomes, and project milestones.Generate recurring and ad hoc reports on pipeline activity, outreach metrics, and project outcomes.Maintain internal databases and recurring data products used for business development and reporting.Support documentation of business development processes and standard operating procedures. Business Development & Proposal SupportSupport preparation of proposals, RFI responses, prospect briefing packets, and marketing materials.Compile research, data tables, maps, and partner information for business recruitment efforts.Assist in preparing informational packets for companies evaluating expansion or relocation.Support coordination of prospect alerts and partner communications. Research & Market Intelligence SupportCollect, organize, and maintain economic, labor market, and demographic data from federal, state, and local sources.Support development of industry snapshots, workforce summaries, and regional data content.Assist with research needed for sector campaigns, proposals, and partner requests.Translate basic data findings into charts, tables, and presentation-ready visuals. Events, Partnerships & Initiative SupportProvide administrative and coordination support for signature initiatives, recruitment trips, and industry events.Assist with logistics,transportation,partner coordination, materials preparation, and post-event follow-up.Support cross-functional initiatives including industry coalitions and innovation ecosystem programsSupport Metro Denver EDC team hosting on-site and off-site meetings and events, including communications, registrations, set-up/tear-down,logistics and vendor management. Required Skills, Competencies & ExperienceBachelor's degree preferred in Economics, Business, Public Policy, Economic Development, or related field.1-4 years of experience in administrative coordination, project support, economic development, research support, or similar role. Core CompetenciesExceptional organization and attention to detail.Strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Ability to maintain accuracy across complex data systems and documents.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Customer-service mindset and professionalism when working with internal and external stakeholdersContextual understanding of the Metro Denver region Technical SkillsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint).Experience working in CRM systems such as Salesforce preferred.Familiarity with economic data sources or research tools is a plus but not required. Professional AttributesSelf-starter with strong follow-through and accountability.Collaborative team player comfortable working across functions.Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism. Role Alignment This role serves as a core operational and administrative partner to the Senior Manager of Economic Development, ensuring business development activities are well-coordinated, accurately tracked, and supported by timely data and materials. The position plays a critical role in maintaining internal systems and enabling the team to deliver measurable economic outcomes. Compensation: $ 26.00 per hour Benefits Package The organization has created a workplace culture that allows our team to focus on doing excellent work. We offer the following to support our team:United Health CareDental and Vision coverageShort-term and long-term disabilityFSA and HSA options401K with company matchPaid holidaysGenerous PTOPaid time off for charitable activitiesProfessional Development opportunities Because of our commitment to fair, and equitable pay, we are guided by pay transparency. Meaning, we set salary ranges based on competitive market data. Our intent is to be upfront with all candidates about the salary range for their role so candidates can be confident that they are receiving competitive wages. The Chamber and its affiliates are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees. Employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accepting applications through 03/15/2026 PI282634474

Created: 2026-03-12