Virginia Economic Devel Partnership

Role Description The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) is seeking a Regional Internship Manager to support the Innovative Internship Program, a statewide initiative to dramatically expand paid internship opportunities for higher education students across the Commonwealth. The Regional Internship Manager will be part of a mission-driven team working to strengthen Virginia’s economy and shape the future of talent development in the Commonwealth. The Regional Internship Manager will help companies in the Southern Virginia region (Amelia, Brunswick, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Henry, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, and the Cities of Danville and Martinsville) develop internship programs, connect with potential interns, and access the matching grant program. The Manager’s responsibilities include: - Develop and execute a strategy to identify, engage, and educate regional businesses on the value of internships and the Program through group sessions and one-on-one meetings. - Coordinate with VEDP staff and partners to connect with companies interested in developing or growing internship programs. - Actively promote the program to partners, companies, and students through various channels, including events, presentations, and partner collaboration. - Advise businesses on designing and implementing high-quality internships that meet the company’s needs, including helping the company write effective internship job descriptions and post internship opportunities on a technology platform. - Facilitate online training sessions on effective components of high-quality internship programs. - Guide businesses through the matching grant program, including assistance applying for the matching grant, submitting requests for reimbursement, progress tracking, and post-grant surveys. - Build strong partnerships with higher education, workforce, and industry organizations and participate in regional partner meetings. - Stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in internships and contribute to program improvement and expansion. - Enter all company engagements, matching grant applications, and reimbursements in Salesforce in order to be tracked along with the program outcomes. - Focus on outcomes including companies successfully hiring interns and growing their internship programs. - Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions. Qualifications - Demonstrated ability to work in a culture of high service, high support, and high expectations in serving business community. - Consultative sales approach and adept at diagnosing client pain points, influencing decisions, and crafting innovative, value-driven proposals. - Resilience and tenacity in pursuing leads and following up to drive progress toward program goals. - Strong networking skills with an ability to move comfortably and credibly in the community. - Proven ability to build trust and long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders. - Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to listen actively, ask insightful questions, and effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders. - A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and effectively across internal and external teams. - Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. - Effective time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines. - Accuracy and timeliness in record-keeping, data entry, and compliance reporting. - A solid understanding of the high-quality paid internship model, including effective recruitment and hiring practices. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications especially Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. - Proficiency in using CRM for tracking interactions, managing pipelines, data management, and reporting. Requirements - 2+ years of experience with business development, marketing, sales, employer relations, project management, or similar. - Experience with internship programs is preferred. - Experience with Salesforce is preferred. - This position will work remotely in the region it serves, but a considerable amount of travel throughout the region as well as to VEDP’s Richmond office and in-state conferences will be required. - A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. - Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship. Benefits - Salary Minimum: $80,000. - Application deadline: May 14, 2026. Company Description VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.

Role Description The Virginia Tourism Corporation is seeking a Director of Destination Development to lead our Destination Development Team within the Partnership Marketing Division. This leadership role is responsible for guiding statewide initiatives that strengthen Virginia’s tourism economy through strategic planning, product development, and community engagement. The Director will oversee implementation of Partnership Marketing initiatives and future programs, working closely with communities and tourism partners to support destination growth across the Commonwealth. - Lead and manage the Destination Development Team - Oversee tourism strategic planning, technical assistance, and product development initiatives - Provide cooperative marketing guidance to communities and tourism-related businesses - Coordinate educational outreach on the economic impact of tourism to local, state, and federal officials - Support destination growth through community visioning, goal setting, and project implementation - Represent VTC through presentations, meetings, and events across the state Qualifications - Strong knowledge of tourism development and marketing - Economic and community development planning - Strategic planning and project implementation - Entrepreneurship and professional leadership - Government operations and stakeholder engagement - Ability to engage with partners across Virginia Requirements - Significant leadership experience, including the ability to effectively lead and manage a large team - Ability to manage multiple projects - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently in a remote environment - Collaboration across teams while maintaining confidentiality on sensitive matters - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software - Ability to telecommute effectively from a home office - Willingness to travel frequently across Virginia and attend evening meetings - Regular travel throughout the Commonwealth, including frequent trips to the Richmond office - 10 years of experience in business, public administration, marketing, hospitality, or related field - Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment - A valid Virginia driver’s license is required Benefits - Salary minimum: $90,000 - Application deadline: April 9, 2026 Company Description VTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VTC’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vtchr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120.