Careers | St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

Build Your Career with St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) provides economic development services for St. Louis City and St. Louis County. The Partnership works with economic development partners in the region to attract, retain and grow businesses. STL Partnership provides a broader range of services than most agencies of its kind, boosting innovation and entrepreneurship, attracting and retaining companies, increasing the region’s international reach, and revitalizing municipalities.

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The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is invested in our employees’ futures.

One way we demonstrate commitment is by providing a wide range of benefits to support all aspects of health and wellbeing. We offer a great culture and work life balance with a hybrid combination of office/remote work opportunity. Some additional benefits are:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Generous Paid Time Off
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Spousal Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Child Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401(a) and 457(b) Retirement Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medical and Dependent FSA Plans
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Saving Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs
Access to on-site gym

Available Opportunities

Grant Writing Specialist

The Grant Writing Specialist is an experienced, technical writer able to directly prepare all aspects of federal (and private) grant applications. Grant applications may cover a wide variety of economic development interests, including but not limited to equity/inclusion, innovation/entrepreneurship, workforce training, small business, advanced manufacturing, immigrant support, international trade/foreign direct investment, industry cluster development strategies, programming, feasibility studies, and construction. Coordinates with other STL Partnership divisions and regional and local organizations. This job requires some non-traditional hours, as grant application deadlines might require evening and weekend time.

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Business Development Officer

The Business Development Officer in the Business Finance Department is responsible for marketing the many loan programs of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership, including the SBA 504 loan program, throughout St. Louis City and County. In addition to managing the loan application process for the 504 and other STLPartnership loan programs from receipt of the application through the approval process.

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Director of Major Projects

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Government Relations, and Community Investment, the Director of Major Projects is responsible for overseeing the operations of STL Partnership’s Major Projects. Demonstrates the ability to identify and recommend strategic redevelopment activities in St. Louis County through the various focus areas of STL Partnership. With assistance from STL Partnership leadership, directs complex commercial construction projects and oversees external consultants. In collaboration with STL Partnership’s Community Investment division, works with government, business, and community leaders to identify problems and develop solutions for community redevelopment. Partners with various outside entities and internal staff to monitor and report on progress involving major projects. Recommends solutions for community development and real estate challenges facing STL Partnership. Coordinates with other STL Partnership divisions and regional and local organizations. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): strategic planning, redevelopment, project management, major project’s grant oversight, managing budgets and timelines for major projects, and program management.

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The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership is an equal opportunity employer. The organization considers applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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