Arizona Association for Economic Development

Engagement Director

Phoenix, AZ (On-site)

Organization: Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) City: Phoenix Location: Arizona Date Posted: December 2, 2025 Country: United States of America Primary Category: Misc Type of Position: Full Time Description & Details Description/Duties Job Overview The Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC) is seeking an Engagement Director to join our Operations team. GPEC is a public-private partnership that consists of over 200 private sector investors who support the organization’s mission. The position will report to the Chief Operations Officer and will be responsible for being the strategic contact that drives existing investor relations through investor retention strategies and execution. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Cultivate and steward relationships with current and prospective investors and partners to increase long-term support Build upon current processes to streamline and systematize project management for investor engagement and investment renewal Coordinate across departments (marketing, research, business development, executive team) to understand investor priorities and engagement touch points Support GPEC events program including identifying strategic partners and opportunities to engage key investors with relevant content Assure investor data and engagement information is up-to-date in CRM Demonstrate an understanding of GPEC’s strategic initiatives and application of these objectives within the body of work Manage other team members, including interns as necessary Oversee development of fundraising proposals, sponsorship packages, and investor communications Requirements, Qualifications And Desired Traits 4-5 years of work experience in investor or client relations preferred, and/or experience in business, marketing, fundraising or related field, Bachelor’s degree a plus Economic development experience Impeccable project management and organization skills; proven ability to simultaneously manage multiple large projects and facilitate communication and collaboration between internal and external teams Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment, demonstrating flexibility and agility executing on strategies and deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Frequency in communication of progress and results to Executive and Operations teams Computer proficiencies in Windows, including Word, Excel and especially Outlook Familiarity with Salesforce or a similar CRM a plus Highly motivated to learn, grow professionally and work in a team environment Event management platform experience a plus Open to giving and receiving feedback Creative thinker and problem solver, willing to take risks and able to problem solve in real-time, recognizing obstacles and proactively suggest workarounds Have special interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, and/or event management as well as helping the Greater Phoenix region thrive Location Due to the nature of this role, representing and marketing the Greater Phoenix region, applicant must be a Greater Phoenix resident to be considered. How to Apply / Contact Salary range is dependent on experience & offers a full range of benefits. Qualified candidates should respond by sending a confidential resume via email to jobs@gpec.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.