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Routt County Economic Development Partnership · 1 day ago

Program Manager

Steamboat Springs, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

Routt County Economic Development Partnership is seeking a Program Manager to lead initiatives that support entrepreneurship and small businesses in the Yampa Valley. The role involves managing the Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center, coordinating community events, and overseeing business incubator and accelerator programs to foster growth and connection among local entrepreneurs.

Business DevelopmentEducationNon Profit

Hiring Manager

John R. Bristol, MPA, CEcD

Responsibilities

Host engaging, inclusive community events at least once per month to foster connection and momentum (e.g., coffees, happy hours, guest speakers, ski days, hikes, bike rides, and other meetups)

Manage a year-round business incubator program, including:

Host in-person monthly workshops across the county covering the basics of starting and growing a business

Coordinate 1:1 counseling for new startups and existing businesses—from intake and needs identification to matching support (in-house, mentor network, contractors, and/or other partners) and tracking outcomes

Host quarterly webinars on high-demand topics for the entrepreneurial community

Manage the biannual, cohort-based High Country Accelerator program, including:

Coordinate with partners on scheduling, marketing, applications, workshops (contractor facilitation), mentor coordination, and participant experience

Plan and host a public pitch celebration event (Boat Launch) for founders, the community, and sponsors

Help co-manage RCEDP’s Mentor Network, including recruiting, selection, onboarding, matchmaking, engagement, and retention of volunteer mentors supporting founders and businesses

Help co-manage recruitment and retention of a local investor network, including hosting social events

Produce monthly and annual reports to track progress, impact, and inform planning and program improvements

Qualification

Google WorkspaceProject managementHubSpotEntrepreneurship supportHigh empathyCoach mindsetOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field or equivalent professional experience with early-stage companies

Strong project management skills (PMP or similar certification a plus)

High empathy and 'coach mindset.' Entrepreneurship is hard and uncertain; you'll support founders facing long hours, financial risk, tough decisions, and exploration of what success looks like—including not pursuing a venture

Ability to serve as an 'air traffic controller' for many moving parts—organized, responsive, and efficient

Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Chat, Docs, Sheets, Meet, etc.)

Experience with HubSpot or a similar customer platform (CRM, marketing, sales, service, operations, content)

Residency in Routt County, or ability to relocate prior to start date