Careers
Our economic development team brings diverse expertise to the table. See below for job openings and how to apply.
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Position Summary
The Entry-Level APEX Program Business Advisor supports the daily administration and performance management of the Rhode Island APEX Accelerator program under the U.S. Department of Defense cooperative agreement. This position focuses on accurate client data management, federal and host financial reporting, and coordination of program operations to ensure compliance, efficiency, and measurable impact.
This role is ideal for candidates interested in learning government contracting support functions, grants administration, and federal data management while contributing to the mission of helping Rhode Island small businesses compete for public-sector and defense contracts.
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Position Summary
The Innovation Initiatives Manager plays an integral role in supporting the innovation capacity within Rhode Island by managing the State’s economic development programs for research and development in key innovation sectors. The incumbent supports RI Commerce’s Innovation Department in working with Rhode Island small businesses, entrepreneurs, researchers and technology leaders to identify opportunities to advance growth, while administering RI Commerce’s Innovation Programs.
This position reports to the Vice President of Innovation Initiatives under the Strategic Initiatives portfolio. The Strategic Initiatives team is a dynamic group that directs the Corporation’s planning efforts, non-dilutive innovation investments, federal grant-funded programs, and strategic planning. The team works to ensure alignment of Corporation efforts with the state’s overarching economic development priorities as well as efforts from other agencies. It builds a portfolio of non-state revenue sources to support this work; and it drives innovation and special projects for the Corporation.
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Position Summary
The Managing Director of Business Development plays a key role in drawing business to the area and helping businesses to expand. This position plays a strategic role in conducting outreach and sales-related activity to businesses regarding relocation to Rhode Island and growth in our State. The individual will participate in processes ranging from the identification of prospects to the negotiation of transactions in collaboration with senior colleagues at the Commerce Corporation.
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Position Summary
This position will focus on supporting the Managing Director of Business Development by delivering high-level operational, administrative support and developing a deep understanding of organizational priorities, business needs, and decision‑making frameworks to shape compelling proposals that drive business development efforts and advance economic growth across Rhode Island.
The Senior Business Development Advisor streamlines and coordinates core business development activities, including outreach efforts, document and data management, preparation of presentations, provides strategic advisory support and day-to-day operational sustenance. The position contributes to business attraction and expansion efforts by managing workflows, monitoring progress on strategic initiatives, and supporting communications, logistics, and engagement with prospective businesses and internal stakeholders.
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Position Summary
The Sr. Director of Domestic Tourism Marketing plays a strategic leadership role in advancing Rhode Island’s domestic tourism growth by shaping, executing, and continuously optimizing integrated marketing strategies. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, this role translates statewide brand positioning into high-impact tourism campaigns that drive visitation, economic impact, and long-term brand equity.
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is an at-will employer; no employment contracts exist.
The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation (the ‘Corporation’) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. The Corporation will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ...