Small Business Development Specialist

Salary : $41,523.00 - $45,675.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08479

Department : ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Function

The purpose of the class is to work with existing and new businesses to share information on workforce development programs and resources to positively contribute to the companies' success and ensure its competitiveness in the marketplace.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in business management, marketing, urban planning, public administration, or related field of study.
• A minimum of one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in small business development, public relations, or sales.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion

Additional Requirements

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment :

The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the

Maternity Leave

The ten paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

Do you have an Associate's degree in business management, marketing, urban planning, public administration, or a related field of study?

Do you have at least one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in small business development, public relations, or sales?

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

I understand that this position may be considered essential / emergency personnel for purposes of emergency / crisis management to include being "on call" or responding to emergency situations during inclement weather and / or other job-related conditions.

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Salary : $41,523 - $45,675