Job Overview The Economic Development Associate plays a key role in advancing advocacy efforts, strengthening the DC Small Business Ecosystem, facilitating working groups, and optimizing program operations to support economic growth and collaboration among the Coalition community and its stakeholders. This position supports the Chief Economic Development Officer's strategic outreach and high- impact initiatives that foster community engagement, public policy advocacy, and capacity building. The Economic Development Associate works closely with the various community stakeholders and partners within the small business ecosystem to help implement innovative solutions that address strategies to increase economic opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities