Coal Transition Community Business Development Manager

$70,000 - $75,000/Yr

State Of Colorado

Full-time - Mid Level

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Coal Transition Community Business Development Manager will represent the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) in supporting Colorado's coal transition communities. This role focuses on advancing economic development and providing resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs in these areas. The manager will engage with various stakeholders, develop outreach strategies, and coordinate initiatives to foster economic resilience and diversification in coal transition regions.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Colorado's Coal Transition Communities and provide connections to relevant resources.
• Develop and implement a written outreach strategy to promote programs in coal transition communities.
• Serve as the primary outreach coordinator for the Freight Rail Tax Credit program.
• Partner with OEDIT's Business Funding & Incentives team to promote the Coal Transition Community Grant program.
• Act as a liaison to the ROO Rural Opportunity Representatives and provide feedback to support Just Transition strategies.
• Support connections between regional small businesses and the Small Business Development Center Network.
• Work closely with OEDIT's program managers to maximize investment and business activity in the region.
• Partner with the Office of Just Transition to assist Coal Transition Communities with inquiries related to technical assistance and funding.
• Represent the Manufacturer's Edge partnership in Coal Transition Communities.
• Attend regional Just Transition events and engage in speaking engagements.
• Support the Rural Technical Assistance Program initiatives.
• Provide feedback for the improvement of internal programs and new initiatives.
• Provide timely reporting and metrics for division goals and grant reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, communications, marketing or relevant fields, or four years of professional work experience in a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in local government, business development, or economic development.
• Experience with small business ownership, management, training, or consulting.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of Colorado's coal transition and the impacts faced by affected communities.
• Effective coalition building and community relations skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, public relations, speaking, and presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans with significant state contribution
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
• Choice of 2 retirement plans with generous state contribution
• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• 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