BEAM Economic Development Fellow
About The Position
BEAM Circular is unlocking the power of communities to transform waste into opportunity by building a vibrant regional ecosystem for the circular bioeconomy in California’s agricultural heartland. Anchored in the North San Joaquin Valley (NSJV), we facilitate collaboration through the BioEconomy, Agriculture, & Manufacturing (BEAM) Initiative to scale the most promising innovations in bioindustrial manufacturing. Our work spans innovation, access to capital, infrastructure readiness, talent development, and cross-sector partnerships that generate economic and environmental value for local communities. We are a mission-driven, collaborative, and solutions-oriented team that values curiosity, partnership, transparency, and a bias toward action. BEAM Circular is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. The Economic Development Fellow plays a key role in advancing the North San Joaquin Valley’s position as a competitive hub for bio-manufacturing and circular bioeconomy investment. This Fellow will support efforts to identify, assess, and advance regional development opportunities—focusing on industrial site readiness, infrastructure strategy, market intelligence, and stakeholder engagement. The role is ideal for someone passionate about land use, infrastructure systems, and regional economic development who can translate insights into actionable strategies. The Fellow will support the VP of Business and Economic Development and work closely with city and county partners, utilities, industry stakeholders, developers, real estate professionals, and state/federal agencies to build regional economic development capacity, accelerate project pipelines, and strengthen the region’s competitiveness in the global bioeconomy.
Requirements
- Strong analytical skills and comfort navigating land use, zoning, infrastructure, and site selection processes.
- Excellent facilitation, communication, and relationship-management abilities.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong writing and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented, and capable of operating in dynamic environments.
- Deep commitment to inclusive economic growth and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Site Identification & Evaluation
- Regional Readiness & Project Advancement
- Market Intelligence & Strategy
- Stakeholder Engagement & Convening
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
