VEDP, Richmond

Careers

For almost three decades, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has served as Virginia’s economic development authority. Like the Commonwealth it serves, VEDP has long been regarded as among the best in the country because of its stable leadership and nimble, creative, mission-focused operations. VEDP is a nonpartisan organization governed by a board of directors that spans gubernatorial administrations.

The Team

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is the state economic development authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Created in 1995, VEDP collaborates with local, regional, and state partners to encourage the expansion and diversification of Virginia’s economy. VEDP works to accomplish these objectives through a variety of activities, including marketing and lead generation; business retention, expansion, and attraction; trade development; business intelligence; competitive benchmarking; site development; performance-based incentives; and talent solutions.

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VEDP, Richmond

Opportunities

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

VEDP is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program employer with ongoing plans to recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy

VEDP seeks to hire a Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy who will play a central role in positioning Virginia as a Top State for Talent by developing a strategy and coordinating across VEDP divisions, regional partners, and state government to implement the strategy.

While Virginia has long focused on meeting employers’ talent needs, efforts to truly differentiate Virginia as a Top State for Talent are in the early stages. VEDP has developed three strategic focus areas for this effort and is working to align our efforts with workforce development organizations, higher education, and other statewide talent stakeholders. VEDP’s primary strategic focus areas for talent are:

Retain and Attract Talent: Strengthening and highlighting the Commonwealth’s assets and economic opportunities is necessary to retain and attract the talent that will meet the demands of employers

Develop Talent that is Aligned to Employers’ Needs: Understanding industry needs and production of in-demand talent aligned with those needs is critical for creating pathways to opportunity and building a thriving workforce

Unlock Individual Potential by Reducing Barriers: To ensure Virginians engage in the labor force, the Commonwealth needs to reduce barriers to participation and advancement (e.g., childcare, transportation, housing)

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Salesforce Business Analyst

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Salesforce Business Analyst to join the Salesforce Team in the Research Division. This position will require an energetic, self-starting individual who is passionate about leveraging Salesforce solutions to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency in the economic development industry. This position will work collaboratively with the Salesforce team and internal customers to deliver solutions, provide user support services, and assist with training. The selected person will join a talented team that values continuous learning and teamwork and strives to foster collaboration and innovation, ensuring our Salesforce platform continuously meets the needs of VEDP.

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Senior Communications Manager

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Senior Communications Manager to assist the Managing Director of Communications in raising the profile of VEDP by implementing and overseeing earned media campaigns promoting Virginia’s target sectors, economic development and workforce solutions, and industry leader testimonials. This position will be responsible for identifying trends and unique stories for news releases and pitches; writing media responses, event briefings, and talking points; and creating content for industry-specific case studies, the annual report, and other publications as needed. This position will also assist in managing and executing media tours.

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VEDP, Richmond

Benefits

VEDP offers a wide range of benefits to support you and your dependents inside and outside of work. For complete benefits package information refer to the Employee Benefit Highlights.

Benefit Highlights

Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Virginia Sickness and Disability Program
Life Insurance

Additional Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement (eligible after 1 year of employment)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Legal Resources
Free Parking at all VEDP locations

Retirement

Robust Hybrid Retirement Plan with Both Pension and Defined Contribution Benefits

Giving Back

Community Service Leave (2 days per year to volunteer or attend school functions)

Diversity and Inclusion

At VEDP, we aim to foster an environment where people are valued and feel like they belong. We encourage people to be their authentic selves and work together to leverage our collective differences and similarities as strengths.

VEDP's Intern Program

VEDP was selected as a recipient of a 2023 “Top Employers for Interns” Award for its commitment to providing work-based learning opportunities for students through internship offerings.