City of Raleigh, NC
Economic Development Analyst - Business & Community Engagement
City of Raleigh, NC, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
Salary:
$60,400.00 - $93,600.00 Annually Location :
27601, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00653 Department:
Economic and Social Advancement Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends required) Hiring Range:
$60,400.00 - $77,000.00
Job Description Support Local Business Growth - Make a Real Impact!
The City of Raleigh is hiring an Economic Development Analyst that specializes in business & community engagement to help drive economic and social advancement. In this dynamic role, you'll connect with community groups, organizations, and business partners to promote growth opportunities and support our Business Engagement & Opportunities Program (BEOP). You'll lead outreach efforts, build strategic relationships, and help businesses-especially those new to working with the City-navigate and access contracting opportunities. If you're passionate about making meaningful connections and supporting a thriving business community, we want to hear from you!
About You: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Economic Development Analyst - Business & Community Engagement for the Business Engagement & Opportunities Program (BEOP) division under the Department of Economic and Social Advancement. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in engaging the community and relationship building to lead initiatives in creating a prosperous business community through a wide variety of administrative and community outreach functions.
Here's what a successful candidate will bring:
Strong communication and public speaking abilities Talent for building trust-based relationships Strategic thinking for outreach planning Experience in managing community events Skills in data analysis to inform future engagement efforts
About Us: The Department of Economic & Social Advancement aims to create belonging and community for all. We build partnerships, provide learning resources, and highlight business opportunities to help the community thrive.
Our vision is to create a thriving community that lives, plays, and prospers together.
Within our Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP) Division, you'll play a key role in advocating, promoting, and designing expanding opportunities for small, growing, and historically underutilized businesses for economic prosperity in contracting processes within the City of Raleigh.
Work Hours: This position offers a hybrid/flexible schedule between Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is required to attend, lead, and/or support evening and weekend activities as needed.
Attachment(s) Required: Candidates interested in this position should provide a resume, cover letter, and personal statement (discussing alignment with departmental services and programs) when applying. Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
In this vital role, you'll play a key part in
leading and supporting business engagement initiatives .
Here's what you'll do :
Plans and executes outreach strategies to expand participation by under-resourced businesses in City of Raleigh contracting opportunities Builds and maintains relationships with organizations, coalitions, and partners whose members may benefit from BEOP programs and services
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs or related field and 1 to 3 years' experience in finance, business, economics, grant management, supplier diversity programs, economic development programs, community engagement programs, or a related field
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted. Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Relationship building Strong communication Outreach and networking Data management & reporting ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally use a vehicle.
Work Exposures: Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are
not
eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits. 01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
Some high school High school diploma (or GED) Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in finance, business, economics, grant management, supplier diversity programs, economic development programs, or community engagement programs?
None Less than 1 year 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 to less than 6 years 6 to less than 7 years 7 to less than 8 years 8 to less than 9 years 9 to less than 10 years 10 years or more
03
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
Yes No
04
If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date. 05
How do your skills and experience align with this position? 06
Describe your experience working with supplier diversity programs or similar economic development initiatives. 07
Briefly describe your experience building relationships with business owners and community or partner organizations. What strategies have you used to develop and maintain these connections? 08
Describe your experience tracking and reporting KPIs for community engagement in a supplier diversity or economic development program. Include the specific metrics used, methods of data collection and analysis, and how the results influenced strategic decisions or program improvements. 09
Please confirm that you have attached all required items with your application.
Yes No
Required Question
$60,400.00 - $93,600.00 Annually Location :
27601, NC Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00653 Department:
Economic and Social Advancement Opening Date:
09/05/2025 Closing Date:
9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Some evenings and weekends required) Hiring Range:
$60,400.00 - $77,000.00
Job Description Support Local Business Growth - Make a Real Impact!
The City of Raleigh is hiring an Economic Development Analyst that specializes in business & community engagement to help drive economic and social advancement. In this dynamic role, you'll connect with community groups, organizations, and business partners to promote growth opportunities and support our Business Engagement & Opportunities Program (BEOP). You'll lead outreach efforts, build strategic relationships, and help businesses-especially those new to working with the City-navigate and access contracting opportunities. If you're passionate about making meaningful connections and supporting a thriving business community, we want to hear from you!
About You: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Economic Development Analyst - Business & Community Engagement for the Business Engagement & Opportunities Program (BEOP) division under the Department of Economic and Social Advancement. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in engaging the community and relationship building to lead initiatives in creating a prosperous business community through a wide variety of administrative and community outreach functions.
Here's what a successful candidate will bring:
Strong communication and public speaking abilities Talent for building trust-based relationships Strategic thinking for outreach planning Experience in managing community events Skills in data analysis to inform future engagement efforts
About Us: The Department of Economic & Social Advancement aims to create belonging and community for all. We build partnerships, provide learning resources, and highlight business opportunities to help the community thrive.
Our vision is to create a thriving community that lives, plays, and prospers together.
Within our Business Engagement and Opportunities Program (BEOP) Division, you'll play a key role in advocating, promoting, and designing expanding opportunities for small, growing, and historically underutilized businesses for economic prosperity in contracting processes within the City of Raleigh.
Work Hours: This position offers a hybrid/flexible schedule between Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and is required to attend, lead, and/or support evening and weekend activities as needed.
Attachment(s) Required: Candidates interested in this position should provide a resume, cover letter, and personal statement (discussing alignment with departmental services and programs) when applying. Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
In this vital role, you'll play a key part in
leading and supporting business engagement initiatives .
Here's what you'll do :
Plans and executes outreach strategies to expand participation by under-resourced businesses in City of Raleigh contracting opportunities Builds and maintains relationships with organizations, coalitions, and partners whose members may benefit from BEOP programs and services
Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Business Administration, Urban Affairs or related field and 1 to 3 years' experience in finance, business, economics, grant management, supplier diversity programs, economic development programs, community engagement programs, or a related field
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted. Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Relationship building Strong communication Outreach and networking Data management & reporting ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office or similar indoor environment. Employees may occasionally use a vehicle.
Work Exposures: Work in this position does not require frequent environmental exposures. When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:
https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are
not
eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits. 01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
Some high school High school diploma (or GED) Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in finance, business, economics, grant management, supplier diversity programs, economic development programs, or community engagement programs?
None Less than 1 year 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 to less than 6 years 6 to less than 7 years 7 to less than 8 years 8 to less than 9 years 9 to less than 10 years 10 years or more
03
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
Yes No
04
If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date. 05
How do your skills and experience align with this position? 06
Describe your experience working with supplier diversity programs or similar economic development initiatives. 07
Briefly describe your experience building relationships with business owners and community or partner organizations. What strategies have you used to develop and maintain these connections? 08
Describe your experience tracking and reporting KPIs for community engagement in a supplier diversity or economic development program. Include the specific metrics used, methods of data collection and analysis, and how the results influenced strategic decisions or program improvements. 09
Please confirm that you have attached all required items with your application.
Yes No
Required Question