We love people who are passionate about Wisconsin.
At WEDC, our team members may have diverse backgrounds, skills, expertise, and interests, but we all share a common passion: Wisconsin’s success. If you do, too, you may be a great fit for our team. While Wisconsin’s economic growth is our greatest reward, WEDC employees also enjoy many valuable benefits, starting with a nurturing work environment.
We are a remote-first organization.
We bring our authentic selves to work.
We value a collaborative and diverse environment.
Working for Wisconsin has its benefits.
Wisconsin’s success may be our ultimate reward, but it’s not the only one. WEDC employees enjoy a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, and the items below.
Parental Leave
100% Employer-Paid Disability
Paid Time Off
State Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Supplemental Retirement Savings
Remote-First Work
Income Continuation Insurance
Wisconsin Retirement System
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Live anywhere in Wisconsin
At WEDC, work-life balance means something more. We want you to love where you live as much as you love where you work. To that point, no matter where you live in Wisconsin, if you have the right skills and a passion for our state, we welcome you to be a part of the WEDC team—no relocation necessary.
Featured Job Openings
Working for WEDC allows you to make an impact on Wisconsin’s business climate and our state’s overall success—one dream at a time. Whether it’s a business or a community, you’ll be helping to bring their vision to life. This requires creativity, innovation, adaptability, drive, and a dedication to customer success. Every day at WEDC, you’ll be challenged to grow, pivot, and find new solutions with grace, all while being accountable for measurable results (aka dreams coming true)—people building businesses, creating jobs, getting their ideas off the ground, and enhancing their communities. While you help grow Wisconsin’s success, we’ll help you grow, too. WEDC encourages professional growth through training and external development. With ingenuity and authenticity, we’ll build Wisconsin’s economic development success, together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application timeline?
Open positions are posted on WEDC’s website for approximately 2-3 weeks. All applicants should receive a confirmation email once their application has been submitted. WEDC strives to communicate on a timely basis with all applicants as they advance through the hiring process. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What are the WEDC benefits package details?
WEDC employees are eligible for the Chapter 40 benefits of the Wisconsin Statutes. In addition, our benefits include:
Health Insurance
Employees have their choice of health and dental insurance coverage plans. Additionally, WEDC provides vision insurance and supplemental insurance for additional dental, hospital, and surgery, as well as accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Time Off
WEDC employees receive five weeks (25 days or 200 hours) of paid time off per year to be used for vacation, sick time, personal days, and/or a leave of absence. More time can be earned beginning the fifth and 10th years of employment. Bereavement, jury duty, and volunteer time are also available. Additionally, WEDC recognizes 10 paid holidays per year.
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
WEDC’s group short-term and long-term disability insurance program is 100% employer-paid and provides 60% of salary continuation in the event of a disability.
Income Protection
WEDC’s group life insurance program provides coverage up to five times an employee’s prior year earnings, with optional spouse and dependent coverage. Additional protection is offered in the form of income continuation insurance, long-term care insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Retirement and Savings
Work with us today and save for your future. The Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) defers a mandatory percent (currently 6.8%) of gross income, with immediate vesting for employee-required contributions. WEDC matches this investment with a five-year vesting period, upon reaching retirement age. WEDC also provides a supplemental retirement savings program with traditional pre-tax and after-tax Roth contribution options.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Set aside a portion of pre-tax gross income to pay certain IRS-approved expenses, including dependent care and most out-of-pocket medical expenses not reimbursable by insurance coverage (e.g., copays, deductibles, glasses, and prescription drugs).
Commuter Benefits
With this qualified transportation benefit that is approved by the IRS, participants use pre-tax income to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Employee Assistance Program
A confidential program available to employees for brief counseling, workplace consultations, work-life resources, and community referrals and information.
Not finding the right position?
Not seeing the right fit? Explore our company, culture, and career pathways, or contact us to discuss how you could contribute to our team.
What are WEDC’s core values as an organization?
- Integrity – Adhere to the highest ethical standards of honesty and character while achieving our mission.
- Respect – Value and support each other and operate according to the Golden Rule.
- Accountability – As a public-private steward of taxpayer dollars, we monitor our actions and outcomes, celebrate our successes, and commit to continuous improvement.
- Innovation – Embrace creative initiatives that leverage Wisconsin’s unique attributes.
- Transparency – Track and share information to monitor organizational effectiveness.
- Collaboration – Build strong internal and external relationships to accomplish our mission.
- People – Attract and retain talented staff and foster an environment for continued professional growth and well-being.
- Public Service – Share a common purpose of improving the lives of Wisconsin residents by creating economic opportunities through the businesses in which they work and the communities in which they live.
- Customer Centeredness – Maintain the highest levels of responsiveness and service for the businesses and communities that are helping to grow Wisconsin’s economy—these are our customers.