Economic Development Specialist

AR Economic Development Comm; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission is seeking an Economic Development Specialist to serve as a project manager promoting Arkansas as a premier business location. You will develop relationships with corporate clients and existing businesses while coordinating site selection services and incentive programs.

This on-site role in Little Rock requires strong economic data skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple client relationships and lead cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Community Development, Economics, or related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with data management and interpreting economic data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace
• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and lead team projects

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with corporate clients and existing businesses
• Manage site selection services and coordinate incentive programs
• Conduct industry research
• Facilitate communications between state economic development initiatives and local communities

Skills

Communication

Client relationship management

Data management & analysis

Office productivity tools

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Public Administration/Community Development/Economics)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

The Economic Development Specialist functions as a Project Manager for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, responsible for promoting Arkansas as an attractive business location. The role involves developing relationships with corporate clients and existing businesses, managing site selection services, coordinating incentive programs, conducting industry research, and facilitating communications between state economic development initiatives and local communities.

This is an on-site position in Little Rock with no remote or hybrid options.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Community Development, Economics, or related field


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Experience with data management and interpreting economic data


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace


• Ability to manage multiple client relationships and lead team projects