Current Openings
Recruitment & Community Development Project Specialist
Do you have a calling to serve our community, impacting the lives of others and achieving something bigger than self? At BSED we serve with passion and excellence. Want to be a part of building community and impacting lives? Join Us!
Big Sky Economic Development is looking to add a highly skilled, highly effective Recruitment and Community Development Project Specialist to the team. The Recruitment and Community Development Project Specialist plays a critical role in executing the goals and objectives of Big Sky Economic Development’s Recruitment and Community Development Department. This position requires a strong commitment to teamwork, organization, communication, and multi-organization/stakeholder collaboration. Driving effective project management will lead to successful business recruitment, community improvement, job creation, and betterment of Yellowstone County.
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How to Apply:
- Fill out an employment application and upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the yellow button below.
- Send all inquiries to Careers@bigskyeda.org
Senior Director of Recruitment and Community Development
Do you have a calling to serve our community, impacting the lives of others and achieving something bigger than self? At BSED we serve with passion and excellence. Want to be a part of building community and impacting lives? Join us.
Big Sky Economic Development is looking for a dynamic leader to provide leadership and strategic direction in the areas of new business recruitment and community development. In this role, you would lead a team that executes proactive recruitment of new business to Yellowstone County (Billings) and supports the expansion of existing industries, providing new private investment and job creation. Community development areas of focus include community planning and partnerships, executing responsibilities under an interlocal agreement with Yellowstone County related to countywide infrastructure needs, managing projects and administering grants for strategic revitalization initiatives, new infrastructure investments and quality of place developments.
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How to Apply:
- Fill out an employment application and upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the yellow button below.
- Send all inquiries to Careers@bigskyeda.org
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Director
Do you have a calling to serve our community and veterans, supporting the aspirations of others as they look to launch a business? At BSED we serve with passion and excellence. Want to be a part of building community and impacting lives? Provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling, and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members, and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business.
Big Sky Economic Development is looking for a dynamic leader to manage the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) servicing the three-state region of Montana, Wyoming and Utah.
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How to Apply:
- Fill out an employment application and upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the yellow button below!
- Send all inquiries to Careers@bigskyeda.org
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OPERATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Do you have a calling to serve our community, impacting the lives of others and achieving something bigger than self? At BSED we serve with passion and excellence. Want to be a part of building community and impacting lives? Join us.
Big Sky Economic Development is looking to add a highly skilled, highly effective Operations Support Specialist to the team. The Operations Support Specialist is responsible for supporting Big Sky Economic Development’s organizational operations in areas needed for smooth business operations. This position executes administrative and operational responsibilities as assigned and helps with special projects.
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How to Apply:
- Fill out an employment application and upload your resume and cover letter by clicking the yellow button below.
- Send all inquiries to Careers@bigskyeda.org
At Big Sky Economic Development, we are a passionate community of individuals who strive to build a vibrant and healthy economy.
Together, we are dedicated to growing and learning, building our community one project at a time.
Who We Are
With nine programs that provide services across the region, we have the opportunity to make a lasting positive economic impact. We offer more than a job, we offer a community, we offer you the space to build a meaningful career.
Our diverse team of experts have a passion for the communities we serve and the way we do business.
Make An Impact
Discover where a career at BSED could take you. From business advising and lending, workforce development, community development, or business expansion, this is an opportunity to help you connect with the Billings community, be part of a high performing team, and create lasting impacts for individuals and the areas we serve.
Just as we develop the community in new and innovative ways, we believe that it’s just as important to support our employees ongoing growth and to empower team members to lean into their areas of expertise and passion. We value the community and encourage active community involvement.
We thrive on ensuring our team has the resources and space to be successful.
Benefits
Medical and Dental Insurance
BSED’s healthcare offerings include the choice between Traditional and High-Deductible health plans, covering a wide range of medical services and prescriptions. Employees will also have access to in-network dental providers.
Life Insurance and Disability
All eligible employees receive employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage to help protect our professionals and their families form the financial impact of unforeseen circumstances.
Health Savings Account
Participants in BSED’s High Deductible Health Plan are eligible to establish a Health Savings Account (HSA). HSA contributions provide an opportunity to build a personal fund to pay for current and future qualifying healthcare expenses – completely tax-free.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
As a BSED Employee, you’ll participate in a retirement plan sponsored by the Montana Public Employees Administration. Employees can elect one of the PERS offered plans, either the Defined Benefit or Defined Contribution plan.
Paid Leave and Holidays
Paid Leave encompasses traditional paid vacation along with paid sick-leave; days vary based on tenure. We provide 11 paid holidays in addition to the PTO offered.
Supplemental Programs
BSED offers a variety of voluntary benefit programs, such as supplemental healthcare coverage and deferred compensation plans.
Team Testimonials
I love working at BSED. I get to work with dedicated colleagues and engaged community partners to make our city and county a better place to live, work, learn, grow, and play. It’s an environment of continuous learning and inspiration.
~ Thom MacLean
Working at Sky Economic Development gives you an opportunity to make a positive impact on our community while growing your professional network and taking on new and dynamic projects, no two days are the same!
~ Allison Corbyn
Working at BSED provides an opportunity to beneficially impact Yellowstone County and the City of Billings yesterday, a voice at the table to advocate innovation today, and inspire a successful community tomorrow! My colleagues are high performers, who in-turn, raise my standard of excellence and hold me accountable to passionately meeting the reputation of BSED.
~ Patrick Klugman
My work at BSED provides an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with passionate professionals to support entrepreneurs across our region.
~ Dustin Frost
Life at BSED
Meet our people! A sneak peek into our team’s day to day here at BSED!
