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If you’re looking to make an impact throughout Iowa and help drive global business success, join the Iowa Economic Development Authority as our Global Business Coordinator.

About Us:
At the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), we're dedicated to making Iowa the choice for people and businesses. We build powerful partnerships, leverage diverse resources, and drive economic and community vitality. From supporting startups and expanding enterprises to preserving the rich history and culture of rural communities, and aiding in disaster recovery, we create endless opportunities for Iowans to thrive.

As a Global Business Coordinator, you'll be an essential part of our Global Business team, working with business development and international trade experts. You'll collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to provide crucial operational and data support for our projects and programs, while coordinating trade mission and delegation activities.

 

Responsibilities:
Operational and Project Support

• Provide vital operational support for our projects and programs.
• Partner with program managers on data management tasks, grant cycles, application processing, and CRM system operations.
• Assist with the logistics and coordination of meetings with program managers and external stakeholders.
• Represent IEDA at meetings, conferences, and seminars.
• Participate in site visits to awarded projects, ensuring their success.
Data and Reporting Coordination
• Collect and organize data to create reports.
• Analyze data and provide narrative insights on project and program activities.
• Collaborate with project and program managers on state and federal report submissions.

Trade Mission and Delegation Coordination
• Assist with the management of programs that bring international visitors to Iowa, showcasing our state's potential.
• Coordinate logistics for special events, meetings, trade missions, and delegations.
• Ensure the success of missions and events through collaboration with program managers.

What We're Looking For:

• A passion for coordinating projects and noticing the small details.
• Problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit.
• Commitment to our core values:

Accountability in Action - We take pride in our work and results.
Innovate Together - We thrive on solving challenges through dynamic collaboration with our teams and partners.
Mission Driven - We place Iowans at the heart of everything we do.


New to the area or looking to relocate to Iowa? 

Visit  ThisIsIowa.com to see how Iowa offers something for everyone- competitively low cost of living, bustling cities and neighborhoods, access to entertainment, opportunities for career growth and unrivaled access to outdoor adventures.

As an employee of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following and more:

• Insurance – Health, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability
• IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Leave – Sick, Vacation, Family and Military Leave

To learn more about benefits available to State of Iowa employees, visit the benefits web page.

The Global Business Coordinator is a non-merit, non-contract position that is classified by the State of Iowa as an Economic Development Specialist 1 and is exempt per FLSA regulations.

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is an EEO/AA Employer

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.