Economic Development Coordinator

OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Economic Development Coordinator provides administrative, research, database, project coordination, and event support for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s economic development initiatives. The role supports business attraction, recruitment, retention and expansion efforts, industry sector initiatives, and regional economic development partnerships by coordinating logistics, compiling information, maintaining accurate records, and preparing reports, presentations, proposals, and business recruitment materials. Working under the direction of economic development leadership and team members, the Coordinator supports the implementation of established initiatives. Program strategy, major business development decisions, and overall initiative leadership remain with designated senior staff.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and ability to learn and effectively use Salesforce and designated research platforms.
Strong research, organizational, analytical, and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to compile information from multiple sources and organize it into clear, accurate, and useful reports, presentations, and business materials.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate professionally with business leaders, community partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, follow established procedures, and work both independently and collaboratively.
Sound judgment, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive company and business information.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and attend occasional early morning, evening, or weekend meetings and events as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, economics, marketing, public administration, urban planning, economic development, finance, or a related field preferred.
One to three years of experience in administrative support, project coordination, research, data management, business development, customer service, or a related professional environment preferred.
Experience supporting economic development, nonprofit organizations, chambers of commerce, business development, community development, or public-sector initiatives preferred.
Experience maintaining CRM systems, databases, contact records, or other information management platforms preferred; Salesforce experience is a plus.
Experience preparing reports, presentations, proposals, business correspondence, and meeting materials, or coordinating meetings, travel, conferences, trade shows, or community events preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative and project coordination support for economic development programs and daily team activities, including maintaining records, organizing files, updating calendars and contact lists, tracking milestones, and following up on assigned action items.
Schedule meetings, conference calls, site visits, trade show appointments, and other business development activities; assist with travel planning and coordinate agendas, invitations, venues, registrations, presentations, materials, gifts, and follow-up communications.
Compile company, industry, market, workforce, and regional research to support business recruitment, retention, expansion, and industry initiatives; monitor regional news, company announcements, accolades, and other developments and share relevant information with the team and stakeholders.
Assist with identifying prospective companies, business development opportunities, and relevant events using designated research platforms, including Gazelle and Insitu; support initial outreach, prospect follow-up, and appointment scheduling.
Compile basic prospect research and due diligence, prepare background information and talking points for meetings, and assist with retail intelligence reports and other research materials.
Maintain company, contact, lead, and project information in Salesforce and other designated systems, including logging business cards, recording communications and follow-up activities, updating prospect records, and maintaining distribution lists for RFIs, Partnership communications, consultant outreach, and other stakeholders.
Assist with compiling and editing requests for information (RFIs), preparing proposals, presentations, briefing materials, and recruitment collateral, and maintaining current site and building information, industry sector marketing materials, and reusable proposal content.
Coordinate with Marketing and Communications to provide verified data, research, and supporting information for recruitment materials; assist with keeping Partnership webpage content current in coordination with community partners and internal staff.
Assist with coordinating meetings, events, project updates, and communications involving developers, businesses, consultants, community and regional partners; support Partnership activities through meeting planning, routine communications, and invoicing coordination as assigned.
Support business retention and expansion (BRE) activities and targeted industry initiatives by assisting with event execution, industry surveys, quarterly communications, meeting logistics, partner follow-up, and tracking related activities.
Compile information and assist with routine reports, project updates, and tracking program activity, company engagement, and project milestones; provide routine project-specific administrative support, including data entry and credit card statement processing, as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.