Economic Development Coordinator

Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson County Partnership for Economic Development seeks an Economic Development Coordinator to blend marketing, communications, and community engagement in support of our long-term economic development goals for Henderson County, NC.

You will coordinate marketing, oversee administration, support strategic projects, and engage partners and vendors to drive community impact while adapting to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Flexible, curious, and passionate about community development.
• Strong writer and organizer; capable of juggling multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of economic development, nonprofit work, or public-sector project management.
• Comfort with communication platforms and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing including website, collateral, and Portal.
• Oversee administrative functions, including database management, invoicing, and meeting minutes.
• Oversee Membership and resource development.
• Support strategic projects and research across all program areas.
• Coordinate logistics, resources, and vendor engagement for community and partner events.
• Adapt to various priorities in support of a dynamic organization.

Skills

Strong writer

Organizational skills

Economic development knowledge

Microsoft Office familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position: Economic Development Coordinator

Are you a versatile professional who enjoys supporting meaningful projects and helping communities thrive? Become an integral member of a small, passionate team making a big impact in Henderson County.

The Economic Development Coordinator is an operations and project-based role that blends marketing, communications, and community engagement to support the long-term vision of HCPED.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing including website, collateral, and Portal
• Oversee administrative functions, including database management, invoicing, and meeting minutes.
• Oversee Membership and resource development
• Support strategic projects and research across all program areas.
• Coordinate logistics, resources, and vendor engagement for community and partner events.
• Adapt to various priorities in support of a dynamic organization.

Ideal Candidate

• Flexible, curious, and passionate about community development.
• Strong writer and organizer; capable of juggling multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of economic development, nonprofit work, or public-sector project management.
• Comfort with communication platforms and Microsoft
• Eager to learn about Henderson County’s manufacturing growth.

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to work directly on projects that impact the community.
• Flexible, creative work environment with space to learn and grow.
• Mentorship and professional development in the economic development field.

Salary Range: $50,000–$65,000 based on experience

Work Type: Full-time preferred (flexibility for part-time); some after-hours event support.

HCPED is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse perspectives and strengths of the communities we serve and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.