Economic Impact Program Coordinator (Part Time)

The Boulder Chamber; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation with employer 4%匹

Job summary

The Boulder Chamber is seeking an Economic Impact Program Coordinator (Part Time) to support content, communications, investor and member engagement, and strategic coordination across BCEC, Boulder Together, and related programs in Boulder, CO.

The role focuses on translating strategic priorities into programs, meetings, and stakeholder opportunities, with approx. 20 hours weekly and collaborative work with multiple teams and leaders.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Economics, Economic Development, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, Community Development, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may substitute.
• Experience: 6–10 years of progressive experience in program coordination, economic development, chamber or association management, community engagement, communications, public affairs, or project management; experience working with business executives, investors, or other senior-level stakeholders preferred.
• Content Knowledge & Communication: Ability to understand and communicate clearly about business, economic, and community issues; strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder-facing materials.
• Relationship Management: Ability to work effectively with investors, members, business leaders, community partners, and Chamber staff.
• Program Coordination: Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items while collaborating with staff responsible for detailed project and event logistics; able to anticipate needs and move assignments forward with appropriate direction.
• Technology: Comfortable using and quick to learn Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, AirTable, CRM systems, Zoom, and other Chamber platforms; comfort with AI and other productivity tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of BCEC, Boulder Together, Boulder County Film Commission, Emergency Management, and other Economic Impact priorities to support leadership's strategic objectives.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and action items, and gather research and background information to support meetings, initiatives, and decision-making.
• Track priorities, accomplishments, metrics, and follow-up items across Economic Impact programs.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with investors, members, Film Commission participants, business leaders, and community partners.
• Support investor and member outreach, engagement, follow-up, and program participation.
• Help identify business leaders, subject-matter experts, speakers, and partners for meetings and programs.
• Maintain accurate participant, investor, and engagement information in Chamber systems.
• Support routine program communications, including invitations, reminders, speaker communications, stakeholder updates, newsletter content, and follow-up emails.
• Assist with presentations, briefing materials, and program summaries as directed by Economic Impact leadership.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Team and other departments on program communications and promotion.
• Research speakers, partners, locations, and other resources to support programs.
• Support BCEC investor meetings, executive briefings, roundtables, and other engagement opportunities, including the BCEC Standing Strong Holiday Mixer.
• Coordinate meeting logistics for BCEC and other Economic Impact meetings and events — including ordering food and beverage, room setup, and materials — in coordination with Operations.
• Own the strategic, stakeholder, and logistical components of Boulder Together — attending monthly planning meetings, coordinating with the Marketing Team on participant communications, and coordinating off-site gatherings such as the Summer Social and All Investors Meeting — with administrative support from the Boulder Together Project Manager.
• Support Boulder County Film Commission programs, member engagement, creative-industry initiatives, and special projects.
• Support Emergency Management and business resilience initiatives, including preparedness programs, stakeholder coordination, resource information, and business communications.
• Support other Economic Impact projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Relationship Management

Program Coordination

Content Knowledge & Communication

Technology

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Economics, Economic Development, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, Community Development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

AirTable

CRM systems

Zoom

Job description

Boulder Chamber

Position Description: Economic Impact Program Coordinator — Part Time

September 2026

Job Title

Economic Impact Program Coordinator — Part Time

Reports To

AVP of Economic Impact Programs / Executive Director, Economic Council

FLSA

Non-Exempt, approximately 20 hours per week

Function

The Economic Impact Program Coordinator supports the content, communications, investor and member engagement, and strategic coordination for the Boulder Chamber Economic Council (BCEC), Boulder Together, the Boulder County Film Commission, Emergency Management and business resilience initiatives, and other Economic Impact programs, partnerships, and special initiatives.

This position works closely with Economic Impact and Economic Vitality leadership to translate strategic priorities into programs, meetings, communications, and opportunities for business and community engagement. The Coordinator partners with the Boulder Together Project Manager, who provides administrative support for Boulder Together activities, and coordinates with the AVP of Economic Impact Programs and the Workforce Development Coordinator. This role may also work with the Senior Program Coordinator when Boulder Together programming intersects with other Chamber program areas.

Key Responsibilities

Program Content & Strategic Support

• Maintain working knowledge of BCEC, Boulder Together, Boulder County Film Commission, Emergency Management, and other Economic Impact priorities to support leadership's strategic objectives.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, notes, and action items, and gather research and background information to support meetings, initiatives, and decision-making.
• Track priorities, accomplishments, metrics, and follow-up items across Economic Impact programs.

Investor, Member & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with investors, members, Film Commission participants, business leaders, and community partners.
• Support investor and member outreach, engagement, follow-up, and program participation.
• Help identify business leaders, subject-matter experts, speakers, and partners for meetings and programs.
• Maintain accurate participant, investor, and engagement information in Chamber systems.

Communications & Program Support

• Support routine program communications, including invitations, reminders, speaker communications, stakeholder updates, newsletter content, and follow-up emails.
• Assist with presentations, briefing materials, and program summaries as directed by Economic Impact leadership.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Team and other departments on program communications and promotion.
• Research speakers, partners, locations, and other resources to support programs.

Program-Specific Support

• Support BCEC investor meetings, executive briefings, roundtables, and other engagement opportunities, including the BCEC Standing Strong Holiday Mixer.
• Coordinate meeting logistics for BCEC and other Economic Impact meetings and events — including ordering food and beverage, room setup, and materials — in coordination with Operations.
• Own the strategic, stakeholder, and logistical components of Boulder Together — attending monthly planning meetings, coordinating with the Marketing Team on participant communications, and coordinating off-site gatherings such as the Summer Social and All Investors Meeting — with administrative support (scheduling, notes, and follow-up) from the Boulder Together Project Manager.
• Support Boulder County Film Commission programs, member engagement, creative-industry initiatives, and special projects.
• Support Emergency Management and business resilience initiatives, including preparedness programs, stakeholder coordination, resource information, and business communications.
• Support other Economic Impact projects and initiatives as assigned.

Other Duties

• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification

• Education: Bachelor's or Associate degree in Business, Economics, Economic Development, Communications, Public Administration, Marketing, Community Development, or a related field preferred; relevant professional experience may substitute.
• Experience: 6–10 years of progressive experience in program coordination, economic development, chamber or association management, community engagement, communications, public affairs, or project management; experience working with business executives, investors, or other senior-level stakeholders preferred.
• Content Knowledge & Communication: Ability to understand and communicate clearly about business, economic, and community issues; strong written and verbal communication skills for stakeholder-facing materials.
• Relationship Management: Ability to work effectively with investors, members, business leaders, community partners, and Chamber staff.
• Program Coordination: Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and follow-up items while collaborating with staff responsible for detailed project and event logistics; able to anticipate needs and move assignments forward with appropriate direction.
• Technology: Comfortable using and quick to learn Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, AirTable, CRM systems, Zoom, and other Chamber platforms; comfort with AI and other productivity tools preferred.

Working Environment and Schedule

Approximately 20 hours per week, with some flexibility in scheduling based on department and program needs.

Position requires professionalism in appearance and actions, and discretion with confidential information.

Flexibility for occasional early morning or evening participation in programs and stakeholder meetings.

Typical Physical Demands

• Operate normal business office equipment; travel via own transportation to off-site meetings.
• Ability to pick up or lift up to 50 pounds for event support and room setup.
• Role requires attendance and/or support for assigned Economic Impact programs and events as needed.

Inclusivity

Must abide by and agree to the Boulder Chamber's Community Agreements.

Also, support the Boulder Chamber's values, including priorities around diversity and inclusivity.

• Bilingual/bicultural applicants encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Not eligible for Chamber employee health benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Eligible for 401(k) participation, with Employer Matching of 4% of annual salary for those who participate.

Compensation

$28/hr - $32.72/hr