JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Alabama Department of Commerce

Compliance Specialist

Application Deadline: May 7, 2025

This position is responsible for administering certain incentive programs and assisting with the administration of certain incentive programs, including compliance, for the Alabama Department of Commerce.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Review and certify incentive compliance reports submitted through Commerce’s online compliance portal.
  • Maintain and update Commerce’s online compliance portal.
  • Generate reports as needed by management and others regarding the performance of the state’s existing and future incentive programs.
  • Develop forms, procedures, and agency administrative rules for incentive programs in accordance with the law.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a closely related field.

Salary and General:

Salary will be based on experience within a range of $38,364 to $72,504 annually.

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EDPA

Talent Attraction & Retention

Department: Innovation & Talent
Location: Birmingham, AL (Hybrid with statewide travel)
Reports To: Vice President, Innovation & Talent
Salary: $60-65,000 annually

Overview:
At the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), we’re on a mission to connect
Alabama’s young professionals and students to the exciting opportunities and welcoming
communities across the state. As the Talent Attraction & Retention Manager, you’ll take the lead
on two initiatives: FuelAL and the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. These programs are
designed to show emerging talent the pathways to meaningful careers — right here in Alabama.
If you’re passionate about building programs, relationships, community and economic
opportunity, this could be a great fit for you. We’re looking for someone who is both strategic
and highly operational: a strong communicator, detail-oriented program executor, and trusted
ambassador for EDPA and its talent network across the state.

Why This Role Matters:
This is a platform for leadership, connection, and long-term career growth. You’ll be a trusted
face of EDPA’s talent strategy and have a front-row seat to innovation in action. As EDPA
continues to grow, so will your opportunities to step into leadership, expand your portfolio, and
shape what’s next for talent in Alabama.

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City of Gulf Shores

Economic Development Manager

Salary: $61,998.00 – $90,945.00

Description:

An employee in this position performs administrative, technical, and professional work to prepare, implement, and maintain City economic development plans, programs, and services. This individual is responsible for developing and executing strategies to retain and expand businesses in Gulf Shores and attract new investment to the city. This includes duties such as interfacing with, and marketing to, businesses and other stakeholders or organizations in the community, promoting the City to prospective businesses and organizations, and maintaining a favorable business development climate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

  • A bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, public administration, or a related field.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible experience in economic development work.

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City of Opelika

Project Manager-Workforce Development

This position is FLSA exempt (full-time).  This position works with others in a professional office environment.  The position is responsible for area workforce recruitment, communicating and gathering Opelika Economic Development information, assisting in the development of economic development strategy, developing and executing marketing strategies and materials, public relations, and reporting.  The position supports Economic Development activities by providing assistance to the Project Manager and Economic Development Director. The position works under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires a valid State of Alabama or Georgia driver’s license.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
  • Experience in public administration, marketing, public relations, or economic development is preferred but not required.
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered as determined by the hiring authority.
  • Applicants are required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.

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City of Hoover

Economic Development Coordinator

Salary: $61,998.00 – $90,945.00

Overview

 Hiring Range: $69,264.00 – $92,809.60

Starting salary may be adjusted depending on experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

  • Three (3) years or more of experience in economic development, business development, local government, small business assistance, development, finance or commercial and/or industrial real estate
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain/maintain a City of Hoover Driver’s Permit

Responsibilities

  • Supports the Office of Economic & Community Development’s strategic goals to meet objectives and increase economic and community development opportunities.
  • Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of economic development incentives and sites and buildings.
  • Responsible for providing support to economic development marketing events, including assistance to prospect companies.
  • Responsible for utilizing the department’s CRM platform to record relative data regarding new and expanding projects in Hoover.
  • Supports retail development marketing and recruitment efforts.
  • Under direction of the Economic Development Manager, develops and prepares materials that provide a clear definition of Hoover’s advantages and assets.
  • Supports development of responses to requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) from site selection consultants, company representatives, and local, state and regional economic development partners.
  • Supports grant proposals.
  • Developing effective marketing brochures and other pitch materials, in conjunction with other Office of Economic & Community Development Staff.
  • Initiates contact with businesses interested in investing in the community.
  • Initiates efforts to attract businesses that meet the City’s target industries.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with lead generating organizations and other partners to encourage investment in Hoover through project location or expansion opportunities.

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