CAREERS

Working at VEDP

VEDP is a mission‑focused public organization where collaboration, expertise, and strong partnerships drive meaningful economic development work across Virginia. Our team supports businesses, communities, and projects that strengthen the state’s economy. Join us and help contribute to the Commonwealth’s future.

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Our values

These shared values guide how we work together to support Virginia’s economy and serve businesses and communities statewide. 

One VEDP

Working together as a collaborative, supportive team

Distinctive insight

Cultivating deep expertise and diverse perspectives

Authentic partnerships

Building strong partnerships based on integrity, authenticity, and respect

Growth mindset

Embracing continuous improvement with humility and boldness

Results focus

Competing with the grit to win and the curiosity to learn from our results

Meet the team behind
Virginia’s growth

VEDP is the Commonwealth’s official economic development authority, supporting business growth and long-term investment across Virginia. Our team brings expertise in business investment, global trade, talent, research, marketing, real estate, and partner engagement to help companies navigate expansion decisions and turn strategy into action.

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Job opportunities at VEDP

VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.

VEDP is a certified Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program employer with ongoing plans to recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide strategic, operational, and financial leadership for the organization. Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, helping guide organizational strategy, resource allocation, financial planning, and executive decision-making.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Digital Marketing Specialist within its Marketing & Communications (M&C) Division to support the execution of marketing strategies and initiatives that advance VEDP’s mission and marketing objectives. The M&C Division manages Virginia’s business brand and builds awareness of the Commonwealth’s advantages among key audiences.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks an Executive Assistant to provide strategic executive and operational support to the Information Technology Division (IT). This position serves as a trusted partner to the Vice President, Information Technology and coordinates administrative, operational, and communications activities across the division.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide complex, strategic, executive-level support to the Sector Divisions. This position will organize office operations, manage divisional workflows, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment supporting the Sector Divisions’ three (3) Vice Presidents.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Lead Generation Outreach Specialist for the Outreach Team in the Marketing & Communications Division. This position will be responsible for implementing a lead generation strategy that successfully generates results to meet the VEDP Lead Generation Teams’ performance metrics. The Lead Generation Outreach Specialist will be aligned along industry lines, enabling them to concentrate on specific industries and build industry-related competencies.

 

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The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program's Organizational Development Manager offers an exciting opportunity to work on multiple projects with the world’s most prestigious companies and partner with them to align people, processes, and culture at their new or expanding Virginia locations.

 

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The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking an experienced Recruitment Marketing Specialist to join the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program’s Talent Acquisition Services team. The ideal candidate will bring experience outlining and executing recruitment marketing tactics that drive talent attraction and hiring outcomes. This role focuses on a mix of media and recruitment marketing strategy and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will have experience creating, utilizing, and efficiently implementing innovative and resourceful recruitment marketing tactics for talent attraction, engaging wide and diverse audiences to create a robust talent network for Talent Accelerator clients.

 

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Employee benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to support employees inside and outside of work. Alongside health coverage, retirement plans, and professional development. At VEDP, we aim to foster an environment where people are valued and feel like they belong. We encourage people to be their authentic selves and work together to leverage our collective differences and similarities as strengths.

We provide access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with life insurance and Virginia Sickness and Disability Program benefits that support employees through every stage of life.

We help you plan for the future with a robust hybrid retirement plan that includes both pension and defined contribution benefits.

We also offer benefits that support life outside the workplace, including tuition reimbursement, public service loan forgiveness resources, legal resources, and free parking at all VEDP locations.

Our employees receive community service leave to volunteer or attend school functions, reflecting VEDP’s commitment to supporting people both at work and in the communities they serve.

 

VEDP’s
internship opportunities

VEDP’s internship program offers students hands‑on experience, professional skill development, and the opportunity to contribute to work that supports Virginia’s economy. In 2025, the Virginia Talent & Opportunity Partnership recognized VEDP as a top employer for interns in the Commonwealth.

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