Innovation and Entrepreneurship Business Development Representative – Denver Economic Development and Opportunity Job at City and County of Denver
About Our Job
The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
Please apply as soon, as this position will close without advance notice once
we receive a
sufficient number of qualified candidates.
This is a limited position with an end date of December 31, 2025.
Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (
DEDO
) is leading an inclusive and innovative economy for all Denver residents and neighborhoods. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared by our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods – because everyone deserves the opportunity to make a home, get a job, and build a future. DEDO’s team of over 130 people comprises of
Workforce Services
,
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST),
Denver Construction Careers Program (
DCCP
), and Division of Small Business Opportunity (
DSBO
), and
Business Development
.
DEDO’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship team is hiring for a full-time, unlimited working with Business Development Representative. The Business Development team is partnering with
TechUp
and
The Herman Malone Fund
. TechUp is a new program offered through an entrepreneurial hub catering to technology entrepreneurs in the Denver metro area from underrepresented communities, specifically Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC). TechUp will support a multi-tiered program focused on tech entrepreneurship, mentorship, ideation assistance, business incubation services, and sales pipeline generation opportunities.
As the Business Development Representative, duties would include:
- Monitor community activities and maintaining a calendar of events to promote awareness of the organization’s mission
- Coordinate program participant opportunities managing a business participant database
- Serve as a thought leader around programs to help educate business partners about topics related to business needs in the community
- Point-of-contact liaison with local businesses and community leaders to identify community needs and mobilize resources to meet those needs
- Conduct research on community demographics and trends to identify areas in need of attention
- Manage special events such as program kick off events or networking opportunities that attract businesses to the resources available
- Maintain relationships with local businesses and community leaders to identify opportunities for corporate partnerships
- Promote awareness of the organization’s mission through community outreach activities such as hosting fairs or distributing flyers in local neighborhoods
About You
To be successful as the Business Development Representative you have strong written and verbal communication skills. You have a passion for creating equitable and inclusive opportunity. Service for the public is a priority in your career, as well as high customer service ideals, work ethic, and an ability to self-motivate. You understand and have lived experience with business with an entrepreneurial mindset. You want to help your clients achieve their business goals and their next level of success.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, or related fields
- Three to five years of experience within community collaboration efforts
- Experience with MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Ability to present to diverse audiences with cultural sensitivity and effectively communicate
- Strong experience preparing reports
- Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms using Adobe and Canva applications
- Experience managing deadlines and prioritization of projects
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Urban Planning, Real Estate or related field
- Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience working in economic or workforce development, or a closely related field
- Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
- Resume
- Cover letter, describing your experience with diverse community collaboration as it relates to our position
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA2171 Business Development Representative II
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
here
.
Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
$62,488.00 - $103,105.00
Starting Pay
Based on experience and education
Agency
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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for English or
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for Spanish.
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