Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Economic Development Corporation:

Bring your biggest and boldest ideas to life as an employee of the IEDC. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking team charged with pursuing economic development opportunities for current and future Hoosiers in our state and around the world. Our culture embodies the spirit of being bold and working collaboratively to create the economy of the future.

The IEDC is organized as a public private partnership led by the Secretary of Commerce and governed by a board chaired by the Governor of Indiana.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has been recognized as one of the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplaces by Indianapolis Star.

Role Overview:

The Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Development supports the entrepreneurship programs and initiatives led by the Program Manager, Entrepreneurship Development, to foster the growth of Indiana's entrepreneurial ecosystem. This role is pivotal in advancing statewide efforts, collaborating with entrepreneur support organizations, and amplifying community impact through strategic communications and event execution.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $56,770 - $58,000, commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life:

• Assist the Entrepreneurship Development division in developing, implementing, and promoting tools and services for Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses.

• Support the development of project plans to track entrepreneurial programming progress and ensure timelines are met across multiple projects.

• Review invoices and reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance to entrepreneurial programming and escalating discrepancies to program managers.

• Assist in building and maintaining entrepreneurial relationships with both internal team members and external customers (entrepreneurial support organizations, entrepreneurs, universities, chambers, coworking spaces).

• Provide timely support and communications for entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations, leveraging the state's entrepreneurship portal.

• Plan and execute entrepreneurship events in partnership with the Program Manager and external engagement team, ensuring alignment with the Team's strategic objectives.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of IEDC entrepreneurship assets, including websites, one-pagers, graphics, templates, and other materials.

• Support the development and distribution of community impact stories, data, and entrepreneur narratives in collaboration with the external engagement team.

• Research best practices and analyze gaps in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to support collaboration among entrepreneur support organizations.

• Perform other duties as requested.

What You'll Need for Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, public administration, political science, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in project coordination, entrepreneurship, or government.

• Demonstrated support for and knowledge of the entrepreneurial ecosystem is a plus.

• Knowledge or interest in entrepreneurship, public policy, and equity.

• Experience working with a large group of stakeholders.

• Experience in communications and event planning.

• Experience working with government, nonprofit, and business communities.

Abilities:

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships.

• Adapt to a quickly evolving environment.

• Work in a deadline- and metric-driven environment.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 160 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 16 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 192 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.