THE VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Richmond, VA   The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a 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 and talking points; prepping leadership for interviews; tracking coverage; and creating content for industry-specific success studies and other publications as needed. This position will also assist in managing and executing media tours.   Responsibilities: Oversee the implementation of an effective earned media campaign that increases brand awareness and communicates Virginia’s advantages for business Craft strategic media pitches and build relationships with...

DIRECTOR, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES   Richmond, Virginia     The  Virginia Talent Accelerator ’s  Director, Organizational Development Services role offers an exciting opportunity to work with the world’s most prestigious companies on     multiple projects as they deploy leading edge technologies at their new or expanding Virginia locations. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Director to join our team.       The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program primarily serves advanced manufacturing facilities, technology firms, and corporate headquarters. The successful candidate has experience providing training solutions with a strong focus on leadership development, organizational growth, and cultural awareness that produce measurable results.      Responsibilities     Provides leadership to a team of talented learning and development professionals who develop and facilitate high-quality organizational...

DIRECTOR, TECHNICAL TRAINING SERVICES Richmond, Virginia   The Virginia Talent Accelerator ’s Director, Technical Training Services role offers an exciting opportunity to work with some of the world’s most prestigious companies on     multiple projects as they deploy leading edge technologies at their new or expanding Virginia locations. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Director to join our team.   The successful candidate has experience providing training solutions for a variety of industry sectors that produce measurable results in both training effectiveness and client satisfaction. This role offers a unique opportunity to interface with client companies primarily advanced manufacturing, technology, and corporate headquarters to lead the design and delivery of customized services aligned to their unique jobs, processes, equipment, and standards.   Responsibilities   Provides leadership to a team of talented learning and development...

Director, Life Sciences Richmond, VA, US   The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced industry or economic development professional to manage industry growth as part of the Manufacturing Sector Team with an emphasis on ecosystem-building, sector expertise, and business development within targeted high-growth sectors. Life sciences represents one of the Commonwealth’s largest potential job growth opportunities. Responsibilities: Lead Generation Develop a comprehensive lead generation strategy that utilizes corporate intelligence, research, and data analytics to target corporate prospects for assigned industries Be knowledgeable about the communities and regions of Virginia to support VEDP’s lead generation strategy specifically through engagement and community visits with local and regional economic development organizations to learn their unique assets and value propositions  Design and execute VEDP’s...

International Program Specialist (VALET)     The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an International Program Specialist to support the Virginia Leaders in Export Trade (VALET) Program. VALET is a two-year international business acceleration program that provides Virginia businesses with international sales plan development services, educational events, funding for international activities, and customized market research. The International Program Specialist is responsible for helping to plan orientation and other program events, reviewing and processing reimbursements for Virginia businesses, providing advisory support on market research, supporting special projects and initiatives, and developing marketing content to communicate with the VALET Program community. This position is part of VEDP’s International Trade division, which is recognized as the leading state international trade development program in the U.S. The...