Investor Engagement & Events Coordinator

Open Date: 07/07/2025

Position Overview

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is seeking an Investor Engagement & Events Coordinator. This role will work in partnership with the Operations and Engagement team to support the 200+ business supporters referred to as investors. This includes investor and community engagement management, meeting prep, communication tracking, database hygiene, event logistics, and other duties as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and execution of events and council meetings through the creation of registration pages and invite emails, RSVP management, printing of nametags and other materials, day of setup and tech support, etc.

    • Most events/meetings will be during business hours, however, a few may take place outside of typical work hours

  • Support communications and tasks related to investor membership renewals and investment benefits

  • Conduct research and data projects to help analyze department and organizational metrics

  • Update and maintain investor contact data in our CRM, Salesforce

  • Manage communications received in the engagement@gpec.org email inbox

Desired Candidate Qualifications

Recent graduates with some previous work or internship experience preferred, but any interested applicant will be considered. Candidate qualifications include:

  • Work experience in business, event planning, marketing, fundraising or related field preferred

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

  • Extremely strong organizational skills and attention to detail, common sense, ability to tackle multiple projects at once and meet deadlines

  • Strong research capabilities and ability to write concise summaries

  • Proactive nature and takes initiative where needs arise

  • Discrete with sensitive information

  • Ability to learn new technology and software

  • Basic knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM is a plus

  • Experience with event planning and logistics a plus

  • Experience with corporate development or fundraising a plus

  • Highly motivated to learn, grow professionally and work in a fast-paced team environment

  • Open to giving and receiving feedback

  • Have special interest in nonprofit fundraising, community and public affairs, donor relations, and/or event management

Position Details

Salary starting at $56,000 plus benefits.

Application Information

Qualified candidates should respond by sending a cover letter and confidential resume to jobs@gpec.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We hope you’re excited about this opportunity and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We’re interested in passionate people who believe in our mission and can contribute in unique ways.

About the Greater Phoenix Economic Council

The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), globally recognized as a top economic development organization (EDO), works to attract and grow quality businesses and advocate for the competitiveness of Greater Phoenix. A data-driven regional EDO, GPEC works with 22 member communities, Maricopa and Pinal County, and more than 220 private investors to accomplish its mission and serve as a strategic partner to companies across the world as they expand or relocate to Greater Phoenix. Over the past 35 years, GPEC has fueled the regional economy by helping over 1,000 companies, creating nearly 190,000 jobs and more than $69 billion in capital investment. Greater Phoenix is in a relentless pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial-focused companies looking to thrive and scale in a vibrant, dynamic region. There is an undeniable spirit about Greater Phoenix; one rooted in strength, collaboration and resilience. Greater Phoenix is Greater Together. For more information about GPEC, follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

GPEC Values

  • We exist to serve and enhance our community
  • We are committed to excellence in execution
  • Our ability to innovate, collaborate and adapt sets us apart

GPEC is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national, social, or ethnic origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.