East Colorado SBDC Project & Training Coordinator (Remote)

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

This fully remote, part-time position is for an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee, funded by a federal grant and contingent upon its renewal. The East Colorado SBDC Project & Training Coordinator is responsible for leading, managing, and executing complex projects, planning regional events and conferences, and responding to the evolving needs of Colorado small businesses. This role requires strict adherence to grant cycles, budgets, and quality standards, with advanced proficiency in project management methodologies, specialized software, and the development and delivery of professional-level training programs for small businesses. The position supports small businesses across a 20-county region in Eastern Colorado and requires frequent travel within the service territory, as well as occasional travel throughout Colorado or out-of-state.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in a high-level project management role with a focus on managing projects through established grant cycles and adherence to strict budget and quality standards.
Proven experience in developing and delivering effective, comprehensive training programs in a corporate or organizational setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in providing technical assistance to small business owners, with previous SBDC experience preferred
Experience managing projects from concept to delivery and meeting fixed deadlines, with previous project management experience preferred.
Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; prioritize and support multiple projects and/or work tasks/initiatives; and apply effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders (e.g., staff members, clients, vendors) and provide a high-level of customer service as well as apply conflict resolution.
Must be detail oriented and possess exceptional organizational skills, with demonstrated time management and analytical abilities.
Must be honest, trustworthy, and demonstrate a high degree of integrity and ethical behavior.
Must be a self-motivated team player who is a creative and strategic thinker, with previous change management experience preferred.
Ability to represent the Colorado SBDC in presentations and at events.
Outstanding customer service skills, including maintaining a positive attitude, actively listening to needs, and calmly responding to requests.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, able to prioritize multiple initiatives
Must be a creative and strategic thinker with effective oral and written communication.
Ability to work at identified office space in the service area, with the flexibility to travel across the region and state as needed.
High proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
Strong, demonstrated knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, with an advanced ability to manage resources, prioritize complex tasks, multitask, and meet aggressive deadlines.
Proficiency in conducting needs assessments, developing professional-level training materials, and ensuring effective knowledge transfer.
Flexibility and adaptability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Effectively persuades and influences others; clearly articulates key points in writing and speech; practices active listening.
Builds and supports effective teams; encourages a spirit of participation and belonging; enhances group cohesiveness by emphasizing team objectives and reinforcing cooperation.
Identifies and defines a problem; gathers and analyzes information; determines potential solutions and decides on course of action(s); accountable for and learns from decisions; responds to new information and/or situation and adapts to updated priorities and/or requirements.
Builds collaborative relationships and effectively manages relationships within OEDIT, with the SBDC network (includes SBDC Service Center Directors and staff statewide), and with external community partners.
2+ years of experience in project management, supporting small businesses, and/or working within an SBDC
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a specialty field such as Project Management, Marketing, Communications, or a directly related field.
Experience with training, operations, project management, change management, process improvement, and/or establishing internal controls.
Demonstrated acumen and excitement to work at the convergence of public sectors at the local, state, and federal levels supporting private sector businesses.

Nice To Haves

Experience in sponsorship recruitment and fundraising is strongly preferred.
MBA preferred.
Related occupational experience or a combination of education and relevant experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all assigned projects and events supporting small business owners and SBDC operations from initiation through completion, ensuring timely adherence to grant cycles, budgets, and quality standards.
Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, deliverables, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
Manage, update, and monitor project progress using project management software, holding regular project status meetings to address issues and provide updates.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop solutions, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
Gather feedback from community partners and clients to understand and stay on top of the areas of greatest need for small business owners.
In coordination with the Colorado SBDC Program Committee, design, develop, and deliver comprehensive, high-level training programs, workshops, and webinars for small businesses, including creation of accessible materials, presentations, and assessments.
Plan and organize regional events and conferences, managing all logistics, including venue selection, agenda development, speaker coordination, and vendor/attendee relations.
Input all event details into Salesforce/EventSpark software, monitoring registrations and troubleshooting issues for clients.
Work collaboratively with other staff to manage event budgets, track expenses, and develop event reports for specialty grant funding submissions.
Track and ensure completion of event sponsorship deliverables.
Provide technical support to facilitators and speakers during workshops and troubleshoot day-of event issues such as attendee registrations.
Contribute to and assist in creating and implementing marketing campaigns for events and conferences across various channels, including social media, email marketing, and digital platforms.
Represent the organization at networking events, conferences, and community gatherings as needed across the 20-county region to build relationships and promote the organization's brand and program.
Actively recruit highly capable speakers/facilitators for small business trainings and events.

Benefits

Annual leave accrued at 10.66 hours per month
Sick leave accrued at 5.33 hours a month
Paid holidays
Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
State-paid short-term disability coverage
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
RTD (transit) EcoPass
Training and professional development