BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Non-Class)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (Non-Class)

Salary

$77,694.48 Annually

Location

Las Vegas

Job Type

Non-classified Full-Time

Job Number

2026-03012

Department

GOVERNORS OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date

07/09/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Salary Grade

Not Assigned

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Las Vegas, Nevada

• Description
• Benefits
• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

The Governors Office of Economic Development (GOED) seeks an experienced professional to be the Business Development Coordinator in the Las Vegas office.

The Business Development Coordinator provides operational, programmatic, and administrative support to the Business Development division, with responsibilities spanning domestic and international business development activities, incentive program administration, and trade mission logistics. The Coordinator plays a key support role in executing GOED's international engagement efforts including trade mission coordination, inbound delegation logistics, and FDI support while also assisting with abatement contract administration and GOED Board Meeting administration.

This position will be full-time, non-classified and exempt.

Please submit/upload a cover letter and resume with your application.

Essential Qualifications

Three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. College degree in business, administration, international affairs, or closely related field is preferred

Job Duties

This important position will:

• Support domestic and international business recruitment, retention, and expansion initiatives across strategic industries including advanced manufacturing, clean technology, energy, logistics, battery supply chain, and emerging technologies.
• Assist with incentive application processing for business attraction and expansion projects to support job creation and economic diversification.
• Connect domestic and international companies with statewide and federal resources to assist with business development goals.
• Assist with RFI and RFP preparation and applications for tax abatement programs.
• Work with local government, regional development authorities, other state agencies, higher education institutions, and utility providers to service clients.
• Contribute to business retention and expansion (BRE) efforts by identifying operational challenges facing in-state companies and coordinating multi-agency solutions.
• Support project management for logistics, planning, and coordination of Governor-led and GOED-led trade missions, including agenda and itinerary development, delegation scheduling, and post-mission follow-up.
• Coordinate logistics for inbound foreign delegations in conjunction with the Business Development Manager and foreign consulates or government trade agencies.
• Assist with large-scale event logistics for international trade shows and investment-focused conferences, including vendor coordination, stakeholder scheduling, and expense tracking.
• Support budget tracking for international trade missions and trade show participation, including cost monitoring and documentation in alignment with state procurement policies.
• Conduct market and policy research to support division analysis and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing briefing materials, reports, and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Assist with workforce development agreements, sister state relationships (MOUs), and efforts to strengthen existing trade partnerships.
• Assist with abatement contract management, including maintenance of in-force contracts in coordination with the Department of Taxation and County Assessors.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and administration of GOED Board Meetings.
• Support the application vetting process and ensures compliance with Open Meeting Law requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, conducting market research, and assisting with domestic and international projects. The candidate must be able to multitask while managing competing deadlines and priorities, have strong attention to detail and accuracy, an ability to maintain complex records and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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