East Colorado SBDC Project & Training Coordinator; Remote

OEDIT Mission

Empower all to thrive in Colorado’s economy.

We envision a future where our quality of life continually improves, great jobs & affordable housing are readily available, economic mobility & resiliency exist, environmental stewardship is valued by all and international visitors abound.

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) fosters a positive business climate and encourages quality economic development through the support of local and regional economic development activities across the state. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large.

The service offerings include retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation.

As a U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Resource Partner, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) empowers entrepreneurs and business owners to successfully navigate their full business lifecycle—from launch through growth to exit—by delivering business advising and other technical assistance (e.g., training) as well as connecting them to community resources. The Colorado SBDC consists of a network of 14 Service Centers across the state hosted by institutes of higher education, city and county governments, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and incubators.

The East Colorado SBDC is one of the 14 service centers and supports 20 counties in the eastern halfof the state divided into Northeast and Southeast regions:

• Northeast Region:
  Adams (partial), Arapahoe (partial), Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln,Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, Weld, and Yuma.
• Southeast Region:
  Baca, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, and Prowers

This fully remote position offers part-time employment as an exempt, at-will State of Colorado Employee. This position is funded by a federal grant and is contingent upon the renewal of annual grant funding.

The East Colorado SBDC Project & Training Coordinator (Coordinator) is a dynamic, highly specialized role responsible for leading, managing, and executing complex projects, planning regional events and conferences, and responding to the ever evolving needs of Colorado small businesses. This role ensures strict adherence to grant cycles, budgets, and quality standards while requiring 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 the 20-county region of Eastern Colorado, and requires frequent travel throughout the service territory, as well as occasional travel throughout Colorado or out-of-state.

• 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,…