Program Manager Emergent Campus

Fremont Economic Development Corp.; Florence (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Campus in Florence, Colorado seeks a highly organized, execution-focused Program Manager to coordinate workforce, entrepreneurship, and innovation programming across Southern Colorado. This full-time, 1099 independent contractor role requires about 40 hours per week and in-person presence at the Florence headquarters.

The Program Manager will work with the Regional Operations Manager to coordinate and grant deliverables, track outcomes, and ensure programs are effectively implemented

Qualifications

• Experience in program management or project management.
• Experience in workforce development or nonprofit programming.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, partners and priorities.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs and deliverables.
• Ability to travel across Southern Colorado and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of workforce development, entrepreneurship, education, and innovation initiatives.
• Manage grant deliverables, track milestones and outcomes, and ensure timely reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Provide participant support and connect resources across programs.
• Monitor program quality and drive continuous improvement across regions.
• Prepare data, narratives, and reports for grant documentation and leadership review.

Skills

Program management

Project coordination

Grant management

Communication

Stakeholder relations

Independent work

Travel readiness

Job description

Expected Commitment: Approximately 40 hours per week

Compensation: $75,000 annually

Term: Grant-Funded | Two-Year Contract Period

Work Arrangement: In-Person Required

About Emergent Campus

Emergent Campus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening rural communities by

connecting education, industry, and community. Through workforce development, employer

engagement, entrepreneurship support, and technology-focused programming, Emergent

Campus creates meaningful career pathways and expands economic opportunity throughout

Position Overview

Emergent Campus is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and execution-focused

Program Manager to support the coordination, implementation, and expansion of workforce,

entrepreneurship, and innovation programming across Southern Colorado.

This is a full-time, 1099 independent contractor position with an anticipated commitment

of approximately 40 hours per week. This position is based at the Emergent Campus

headquarters in Florence, Colorado, and regular in-person presence is required.

The Program Manager will work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to coordinate

and grant deliverables, track outcomes, and ensure programs are implemented effectively and

consistently.

The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, can manage multiple

programs and deadlines simultaneously, and enjoys turning organizational goals and grant

commitments into well-executed programs with measurable community impact.

Scope of Work

Program Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of workforce development, entrepreneurship, education, and innovation initiatives.
• Work alongside the Regional Operations Manager to plan, launch, manage, and evaluate regional programming.
• Coordinate program activities across multiple counties and Emergent Campus initiatives.
• Develop and maintain program timelines, work plans, calendars, and implementation processes.
• Coordinate participant communications, scheduling, events, workshops, and other program logistics.
• Identify opportunities to improve program delivery, participant experience, and regional reach.

Grant & Deliverable Management

• Support implementation of grant-funded programs in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Track program milestones, deliverables, participant outcomes, and other required performance measures.
• Maintain organized documentation to support grant reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate with internal team members and external partners to ensure program commitments are completed on time.
• Assist leadership with compiling program data, narratives, outcomes, and supporting documentation for grant reports.
• Proactively identify potential challenges or delays and work with leadership to develop solutions.

Partnership & Regional Coordination

• Build and maintain relationships with employers, educational institutions, workforce organizations, economic development partners, nonprofits, and community organizations.
• Coordinate partner participation in Emergent Campus programs and initiatives.
• Serve as a point of contact for assigned programs and community partnerships.
• Support programming and partnership development across Emergent Campus' Southern
• Represent Emergent Campus at meetings, events, and community initiatives as appropriate.

Participant Support & Program Quality

• Help ensure participants receive coordinated support across Emergent Campus programs and partner resources.
• Connect participants with appropriate workforce, education, entrepreneurship, and community resources.
• Monitor participant engagement and identify opportunities for additional support or referrals.
• Maintain a high standard of program quality and participant experience.
• Support consistent processes and communication across programs and geographic regions.
• Track program participation, activities, outcomes, and impact metrics.
• Maintain accurate and timely program records.
• Monitor progress toward organizational and grant-funded goals.
• Help develop systems and processes that improve program efficiency as Emergent
• Use participant, partner, and outcome data to identify opportunities for program improvement and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program management, project management, workforce development, development, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, partners, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing or supporting grant-funded programs and deliverables is preferred.
• Experience working with community partners, employers, educational institutions, government entities, or nonprofit organizations is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive relationships with diverse partners and participants.
• Familiarity with Southern Colorado communities and regional workforce and economic development needs is preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout Southern Colorado as programming requires.

This position is based at Emergent Campus in Florence, Colorado and requires a regular

in-person presence at the Florence location. This is not a fully remote position.

The Program Manager will also periodically travel throughout Southern Colorado to support

programs, partner meetings, events, and regional initiatives.

Contract Terms & Compensation

This is a full-time independent contractor (1099) engagement, with an anticipated workload

of approximately 40 hours per week.

Compensation is $75,000 annually, for a potential total contract value of up to $150,000 over

the anticipated two-year grant period, subject to continued funding, performance, program

needs, and the terms of the independent contractor agreement.

As an independent contractor, the selected individual will be responsible for applicable federal,

state, and local taxes and will not be eligible for employee benefits through Emergent Campus.

This opportunity is supported through grant funding currently anticipated to fund the work for two

years. The contract does not constitute a guarantee of engagement for the entire two-year

period and may be modified or terminated in accordance with the independent contractor

agreement and availability of funding.