Jobs
Learn more about opportunities below.
General Function
The research team is critical to EDC’s mission. We analyze, synthesize, and visualize data to inform a diverse set of stakeholders and senior professionals from the region’s leading companies, nonprofits, and policy makers. The ideal candidate possesses strong data management skills, is able to communicate effectively, and has a desire to understand San Diego’s regional economy. This role will powerfully impact the way we tell San Diego’s story and grow the region through data-driven insight. Experience in data management and analysis, report writing, and project management is required. The role will be filled at the Manager or Senior Manager level depending on qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities
Research & Analysis
Collect and analyze publicly available data in order to understand the regional economy and key economic drivers.
• Use statistics, geography, and data visualizations to uncover insights and track economic trends.
• Create tables, graphs, and other data visualizations that clearly communicate research findings.
• Write high quality drafts of working papers and presentations based on the data work.
• Document data methodologies in detail for both internal use and publication.
• Conduct literature reviews, monitor and analyze relevant material from conferences and policy publications.
• Create input-output models to measure the scale, depth, and economic impact of specific industries or clusters.
Project Management
• Exercise overall project management for large scale research studies and initiatives.
• Oversee the development of regular research reports, including the monthly unemployment report and quarterly economic snapshot.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and advisory committee members to provide project updates and communicate research findings.
• Work with Research Director and outside partners to ensure quarterly goals are met.
Administrative
• Assist with data management, including data cleaning, maintenance, and storage.
• Attend events and conferences as needed and prepare content for presentations, reports, and blogs.
• Assist Research Director as needed.
Key Qualifications
• College/University degree in economics, statistics, development, urban planning or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience conducting research in a professional setting; consulting or economic development focus is preferred.
• Experience extracting, analyzing, and visualizing public data.
• Strong familiarity with demographic and macro-economic data and data sources, including but not limited to U.S. Census Data, California ED Labor Market Info, Bureau of Labor Statistics data, and Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
• Experience with IMPLAN or other economic impact tools; familiarity with input-output models is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, as well as experience with mapping and/or visualization software (e.g., Tableau, R, ESRI) required; familiarity with databases and programming languages is a plus.
• Excellent time management and judgment, demonstrated proficiency managing competing project priorities and adhering to timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed critical thinker and team player; must be client-focused, adaptable, and have unquestionable integrity.
Internships
EDC and WTC San Diego offer competitive internship programs that provide students with valuable experience in economic development, marketing & communications, accounting, research, and more.
If you are interested in applying, read the descriptions below and follow the directions. All internships are unpaid and take place on-site in downtown San Diego.
Please use the forms to apply for open positions. If you seem like the person we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch. Please no unsolicited calls or emails regarding the internship program.
Company Overview
World Trade Center San Diego drives the region’s global competitiveness priorities through growing exports and foreign investment, deepening ties to strategic international markets, and boosting the region’s global identity. WTC San Diego operates as an affiliate of the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), which mobilizes business, government, and civic leaders to maximize the region’s economic prosperity. EDC is a nonprofit corporation funded by more than 160 companies and public partners committed to this mission.
General Function
Support administration of the MetroConnect export assistance program, international trade missions, and the broader WTC San Diego global competitiveness agenda. This position reports to the Coordinator, World Trade Center San Diego.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management – Support the implementation of plans, strategies, and activities to maximize San Diego’s economic prosperity and competitiveness through increased global engagement.
• Provide administrative and event management support for the MetroConnect program.
• Conduct research on specific trade and investment needs for clients, staff, and partners.
• Provide logistical and planning support for overseas trade missions and events in target markets.
Marketing/Communications – Support WTC San Diego with the development of communication pieces to inform companies, investors, board members, and partners.
• Draft monthly and quarterly newsletters and blogs related to the MetroConnect program and regional trade and investment flows.
• Manage the collection of success stories and news relevant to projects.
• Manage WTC San Diego’s social media accounts by creating original content for distribution.
Research and Office Administration – Support EDC and WTC San Diego staff with office management tasks.
• Assist WTC San Diego Coordinator with responding to client inquiries.
• Track deal flow and investment data.
• Draft agendas, reports, and presentations for meetings.
Key Qualifications
• Pursuing a university degree in international relations, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and public speaking.
• Proficiency in a second language preferred but not required
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in office.
Company Overview
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC’s) mission is to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. As an independently funded non-profit fueled by more than 160 companies and organizations, EDC works to attract, retain and expand companies and the talent pool across San Diego’s three traded economies: military, tourism and innovation.
General Function
Support the Accounting and Operations team at EDC in executing financial reporting, reconcile accounts and other general office administration. This position reports to the Manager, Accounting & Operations.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Accounting – Support the entries and processing to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end financial reporting.
• Provide analysis and reporting for accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank reconciliations.
• Post journal entries and enter data to ensure accurate reports.
• Assist with yearly audit tasks.
• Support payment processing tasks.
• Enact routine administrative tasks including filing, banking and handling of financial correspondence.
• Additional projects and tasks to be assigned, as needed.
Investor Relations – Support the Investor Relations Coordinator in administering support for the organizations nearly 200 investors.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date investor database.
• Provide support through filing, invoicing and billing investor information.
• Additional projects and tasks to be assigned, as needed.
Key Qualifications
• Pursuing a university degree in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Current senior or junior-level students preferred, with a minimum of 75+ units completed.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently, as well as part of a team.
• Good organization, time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in software programs such as Microsoft Access and Inuit’s Quickbooks a plus, but not required.
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in-office.
Submit a resume and cover letter to Kathy Lu at kl@sandiegobusiness.org.
This position is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2020.
Company Overview
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation’s (EDC for short) mission is to maximize the region’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. As an independently funded nonprofit organization, EDC promotes the region, facilitates corporate expansion across diverse industry sectors, and supports the talent pool that drives their success.
General Function
Support the economic development team in executing programmatic activities, economic research projects, events, meetings, and support the marketing team in content creation (social, blog, newsletter, presentation, web) to help highlight San Diego’s economic strengths. This position reports to the coordinator, economic development.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management – Support the implementation of plans, strategies and activities to maximize San Diego’s economic prosperity.
• Provide administrative support to the economic development team for company project work.
• Assist with the planning and logistics of programmatic events and meetings.
• Conduct research on specific needs for clients, staff and partners.
Marketing / Communications – Support EDC with the development of communication pieces to inform companies, investors, board members and partners.
• Create content including press releases and media advisories for programming and relevant regional news.
• Manage the collection of success stories and news relevant to projects and compose regular newsletters, blog posts and reports.
• Assist in managing EDC’s social media account by creating original material for distribution.
Office Administration – Support the staff at EDC with office management tasks.
• Assist the Coordinator staff with responding to client inquiries, including answering phones.
• Maintain the upkeep of collateral materials used to promote San Diego.
Key Qualifications
• Recent grad or currently pursuing a university degree in international relations, business, economics, marketing, communications, journalism, political science, or a related field.
• Self-directed and motivated team player with ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and public speaking.
This is an unpaid, part-time intern position. A minimum of 20 hours per week is required in-office.
This position is now closed. Please check back in Spring 2020.