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Now Hiring - Government And Public Administration Business Development Program Administrator - Denver Economic Development and Opportunity in Denver, CO

Government And Public Administration Business Development Program Administrator - Denver Economic Development and Opportunity in Denver, CO

City and County of Denver
Base Salary Yes (amount not posted)
Total Comp: NA
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Qualifications Years In Sales
Industry: Government and Public Administration
Benefits: yes
Customer Size: all
Car Allowance: no
Sales Cycle: Short
Travel: none
Years Selling in Industry:
Education:
They Sell Municipal Agencies
To Whom Government & Public Administration
Location: Denver, CO
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About Our Job
The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field at least three days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days.
Please apply soon, as this position will close without advance notice once we receive a sufficient number of qualified candidates.
Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (
DEDO
) is leading an inclusive and innovative economy for all Denver residents and neighborhoods. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared by our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods – because everyone deserves the opportunity to make a home, get a job, and build a future. DEDO’s team of over 130 people comprises of
Workforce Services
,
Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST),
Denver Construction Careers Program (
DCCP
), and Division of Small Business Opportunity (
DSBO
), and
Business Development
.
DEDO’s Business Development team is hiring for a full-time, unlimited program administrator position to assist with key programs and initiatives focused on small business stabilization, capacity building and general business support. This position will serve as lead staff for new programs in development that are focused on recognizing and supporting businesses that have legacy business characteristics. The position will also provide support for existing small business programs, business retention efforts, and one-on-one small business support.
As the Business Development Program Administrator, duties include:
  • Act as senior point-of-contact for the Legacy Business Program (LBP) and work stream leads
  • Finalize the program infrastructure for the newly created Legacy Business Program; work with DEDO’s Marketing team for program collateral and distribution; coordinating the program launch and each nomination round with appropriate team members
  • Plan, prepare for and implement the ongoing tasks of the LBP, including but not limited to the following: screening for threshold eligibility among nominations; assignment of program priorities and ranking of nominations; providing staff support to and preparation of Selection Committee member nomination packets and evaluation tools; convening the Selection Committee members for discussion, evaluation and designation of legacy businesses
  • Throughout the pilot year, monitor, evaluate and make recommendations for program modifications
  • To meet the program’s over-arching goal of business preservation, coordinate with DEDO program staff (Business Development, Workforce & NEST) to identify appropriate supports and tools from DEDO’s toolbox to unlock and accelerate for LBP-designated businesses that are at high risk of displacement and ensure eligible LBP businesses are provided with resources to stabilize, build capacity and thrive
  • Define small business preservation impact metrics and how to measure those metrics.
  • Develop best practices to assist established Denver business owners to build capacity, and incorporate these practices into DEDO’s toolbox of services and programs
  • As needed and when assigned, participate in DEDO’s other business preservation programs and other small business support programs
  • Serve as a thought leader around small business anti-displacement programs and strategies and engage with Denver’s small business advocates and other communities across the country to learn best practices that will inform the design and implementation of new and emerging programs at DEDO
  • Serve as a liaison with local businesses and community partners to identify small business needs and mobilize resources to meet those needs
  • Monitor and research business community trends and statistics to identify areas in need of attention to support business attraction, retention and preservation
  • Provide progress reports for Leadership and regularly convey the status of all programs/projects in an effective manner
  • Engage in special events such as program kick off events or networking opportunities that attract businesses to the resources available and promote awareness of the organization’s mission through community outreach activities
About You
To be successful as the Business Development Program Administrator you have strong written and verbal communication skills. You have a passion for creating equitable and inclusive opportunity. Service for the public is a priority in your career, as well as high customer service ideals, work ethic, and an ability to self-motivate. You understand and have lived experience with business with an entrepreneurial mindset. You want to help your clients achieve their business goals and their next level of success.
Our ideal candidate will have:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Urban Planning/Affairs, Finance, Political Science, Communications, or related fields
  • Three to five years of experience within business community collaboration efforts such as owning or managing a business, working with business associations or business assistance organizations and other related programs.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel, Salesforce and data management platforms. Strong knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms
  • Ability to present to diverse audiences with cultural sensitivity and effectively communicate
  • Strong experience preparing reports
  • Experience managing deadlines and prioritization of projects
We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field
  • Experience: Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers (Some positions may require experience in a specific program area.)
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
  • Resume
  • Cover letter, describing your experience with diverse community collaboration as it relates to our position
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CA0938 Program Administrator
To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click
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.
Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$54,699.00 - $90,253.00
Starting Pay
$54,699 - $72,476 / year based on experience and education
Agency
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
For information about right to work, click
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City and County of Denver
Company Size
10000+ Employees
Founded
1859
They Sell
Municipal Agencies
To Whom
Government & Public Administration
Website
www.denvergov.org
Revenue
Unknown / Non-Applicable

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City and County of Denver is currently hiring for 1 sales position
City and County of Denver has openings in: CO
The average salary at City and County of Denver is:

1 Yes (amount not posted)