Economic Development Administrator

Vanguard Development Collective; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

A non-profit organization is seeking an Economic Development Administrator to aid in the coordination and impact tracking of entrepreneurship and small-business programs. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, build relationships with stakeholders, and analyze program impacts. Ideal applicants will have 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong project management and communication skills, and be comfortable in a hybrid work environment. This is an entry-level, full-time position with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in program coordination, community development, or related fields.
• Strong project management and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with county and partner organizations.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, and partner activations.
• Capture, analyze, and report program impact and outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data analysis

Job description

Economic, business, and community development | equity in entrepreneurship | creative problem solver

Vanguard Economic Development

Location: Hybrid remote — with some in-person collaboration as needed at Vanguard Economic Development’s designated workspace (location to be shared with selected candidates)

Compensation: $45,000 annual salary + health insurance

Start Date: January 12, 2026

About the Role

Vanguard Economic Development is seeking an organized, community-minded Economic Development Administrator to support the coordination and impact tracking of our entrepreneurship and small‑business programs. This role blends relationship‑building, data coordination, and program administration for high‑impact local economic development initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain relationships with county and partner organizations (banks, government, and community stakeholders)
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, and partner activations
• Capture, analyze, and report program impact and outcomes across cohorts
• Manage day-to-day program operations and evaluation processes
• Align subject‑matter experts (SMEs) and vendors with program goals
• Support data integrity and documentation for funders and internal reporting

What We’re Looking For

• 2–4 years of experience in program coordination, community development, or related fields
• Strong project management and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability
• Comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment

Why Join Us

Vanguard Economic Development is a mission‑driven organization dedicated to advancing inclusive growth and local entrepreneurship. You’ll play a key role in the success of our programs and partnerships while working within a supportive, values‑driven team.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Non‑profit Organizations