Executive Director – Northwest Small Business Development Center

Visionary Execution & Accountability

You must be able to translate high-level vision into daily operational success.

Programmatic Growth

Strategize and manage the continued growth of the program, including identifying exactly when and where to add independent contractors or employees to assist with scaling efforts.

Community Trust

Develop and maintain deep, authentic trust within the 11-county community. You will champion SBDC services in cooperation with economic development leaders, Chambers of Commerce, and the statewide SBDC network.

Team & Advisor Management

Support the region's independent advisor roster, including vetting, onboarding, and monthly roundtable meetings.

Operational Oversight

Manage core SBDC programming, including training tracks, client tracking compliance, and marketing strategies.

Grant & Financial Management

Manage and meet the reporting requirements of multiple state and federal grants, process and manage annual budgets, strategize new funding opportunities, fundraise, and cultivate sponsor relationships.

Professional Background

Experience in organizational development, public administration, or nonprofit leadership is a tie to this type of work.

Driven Executor

You can see the big picture but are deeply committed to the granular execution required to make that vision a reality.

Relationship-Oriented

You excel at working as part of a team and developing trust-based relationships with small business owners, community leaders, and regional partners.

Helpful Expertise

Grant management experience and development/fundraising experience are highly helpful and strongly preferred for this role.

Communication Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in public speaking and presentation development.

Bilingual Competency

Bilingual (Spanish/English) competency is highly preferred.

Hiring Range

$90,000 - $105,000. The max pay for this position is $118,792

Hours & Location

M-F, 9 am to 5 pm, with flexibility to accommodate work travel and evening/weekend events.

Culture & Benefits

Working in local government is one of the best career paths in the mountains. ‘Your Career will Soar with Eagle County’.

• Culture of flexibility and support for mental health / wellness.
• Purpose! A modern, values-driven workplace with more than 550 employees embracing a welcoming culture, supportive leaders and an organization focused on our mission: Creating a Better Eagle County for All.
• Learning organization focused on professional development opportunities, FREE CMC classes and Tuition reimbursement.
• Future-focused with our Strategic Plan on improving housing, climate change and more.
• As a certified healthy workplace, our culture recognizes the importance of individual needs and enjoying life outside of work.
• Other perks may include flexible work arrangements, paid volunteer time, and daytime fitness classes/bike rides.
• Great benefits! See the details
• Comprehensive and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance (as low as $85/month for employee only)
• Wellness program where you can earn cash or extra days off
• Paid time off (starting at 12 days) and additional medical leave
• Paid volunteer hours
• 8% (dollar-for-dollar match) retirement plan
• Free classes at Colorado Mountain College
• Eagle County University classes (internal training)
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Bilingual Pay Incentive
• Free bus pass and more