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VEDP has proudly embraced the following values to expand and diversify Virginia's economy.

One VEDP

Working together as a collaborative, supportive team

Distinctive Insight

Cultivating deep expertise and diverse perspectives

Authentic Partnerships

Building strong partnerships based on integrity, authenticity, and respect

Growth Mindset

 Embracing continuous improvement with humility and boldness

Results Focus

Competing with the grit to win and the curiosity to learn from our results

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VEDP Divisions

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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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.

Development Director, Real Estate Solutions

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Development Director to join its Real Estate Solutions Division. This position will leverage state funding sources to advance the readiness of Virginia’s real estate portfolio. The Development Director will coordinate with a statewide group of development partners to market and develop real estate packages for prospective companies. 

This position will join a high-impact team that broadly focuses on analyzing, developing, and implementing real estate solutions for economic development projects across Virginia. The team collaborates and coordinates with partners (e.g., local and regional economic development organizations, utilities, state funding partners) and third-party private entities to strategically develop and maintain a comprehensive, statewide portfolio of project-ready industrial sites and other real estate options for the full range of economic development project types and sizes considering Virginia and its regions. 

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Marketing Director

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Marketing Director within its Marketing & Communications (M&C) division to lead marketing strategies to support VEDP’s marketing goals and objectives. The M&C division manages Virginia’s business brand and builds awareness of the Commonwealth’s advantages. This position will oversee the execution of VEDP’s marketing, and advertising programs, website ecosystem management, and other major marketing initiatives. 

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Outreach Specialist

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an Outreach Specialist for the Deal Support Outreach Center. This position provides support for VEDP’s strategic lead generation initiatives during on-going calling campaigns, providing accurate data updates, and managing contact follow-up schedules. 

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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.

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)
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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.

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Top employers for interns 2023

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.