Economic Development Consultant II

Overview

As part of the Business and Trade Development Team, your mission will be to strengthen the economy of Nebraska. The team focuses on recruiting investment into the state and promoting Nebraska exports worldwide, especially agricultural products, while helping businesses grow within Nebraska.

• Work with agricultural cooperator groups to promote Nebraska-grown products worldwide.
• Arrange promotional trips for Nebraska agricultural products.
• Assist with trade missions—both outgoing and incoming—by scheduling meetings, receptions, and negotiating with foreign agencies.
• Provide follow-up responses to inquiries and visiting prospects.
• Identify prospects, develop leads, place outbound calls, and successfully close negotiations with targeted businesses for relocation or expansion in Nebraska.
• Prepare presentations for business prospects on Nebraska incentives and advantages for operating in Nebraska.
• Respond to requests for information and/or proposals and assist communities in responding to requests for proposals.
• Act as a resource for business leads developed during marketing and prospecting for the state.
• Coordinate with the U.S. embassy system and federal departments to promote U.S. products in foreign markets.
• Host inbound trade missions to the state.
• Work with officials and elected leaders to promote Nebraska.
• Collaborate with Fortune 500 C‑suite, entrepreneurs, site selection consultants, foreign consulates, researchers, developers, elected officials, city and county officials, and non‑profit groups.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline related to the work and two years of related experience. Education may substitute for experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, economics, community or regional planning, or a related degree; international experience; an understanding of production agriculture and the needs of Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers; ability to work closely with and organize events for officials and elected leaders.
• Significant travel within the state, nationally, and internationally; must have a valid driver’s license or alternative reliable transportation.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.

• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave
• 156% state‑matched retirement benefit
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• 79% employer‑paid health insurance plans
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid $20,000 life insurance policy
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government
• Wide variety and availability of career advancement opportunities as the largest and most diverse employer in the state
• Opportunity to contribute through meaningful public service
• Training and development based on career aspirations
• Fun, inviting teammates and a safe, secure environment

The State of Nebraska values our teammates and strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetics.