Programs Manager

Good Business Colorado; Denver (CO); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Good Business Colorado is seeking a Programs Manager to lead day-to-day management of its program portfolio, including workshops, Level Up Academy, and member events. The role blends programming, policy, and data, with duties from planning to execution and post-event evaluation.

This contract position has potential to transition to full-time, and requires coordinating diverse programs, dashboards, and stakeholder communications across Colorado.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally nonprofit or advocacy.
• Experience planning and executing in-person and virtual events or educational programming.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with multiple programs and deadlines.
• Familiarity with policy processes and legislative advocacy workflows.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, coordinate, and execute GBCA and GBC program portfolio including Level Up Academy, Work Hard Play Hard, workshops, and networking events.
• Manage program logistics end-to-end: venues, vendors, speakers, registration, budgets, post-program follow-up.
• Refine curricula and formats based on feedback and outcomes data.
• Coordinate Level Up Academy's Policy Pitch Fest and Awards Show with policy teams.
• Support policy advocacy, track priority legislation, and coordinate events and coalitions.
• Own GBCA's mission impact metrics system across three pillars and maintain CRM records.

Conocimientos

Program management

Event planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Policy understanding

Herramientas

CRM

Survey tools

Spreadsheets

Descripción del empleo

Location: Denver, CO — remote , with occasional statewide travel Status: Full-time, Exempt, Contract Position Compensation: $65,000

About GBCA

Good Business Colorado Association (GBCA) is a statewide membership organization for values-driven businesses working to build a prosperous economy, equitable communities, and a sustainable environment across Colorado. Through educational programming, peer networks, and policy advocacy, GBCA and its affiliate GBC programs help small business owners strengthen their companies while advancing responsible public policy.

Position Summary

GBCA is hiring a Program Manager to lead day-to-day management of the organization's full program portfolio. The Programs Manager will play a key role in the development, implementation, and communication of Good Business Colorado’s programming. In this position, you will ensure that our programs meet strategic goals, effectively engage members, and amplify our mission. This role sits at the intersection of programming, policy, and data: the ideal candidate is equally comfortable running a workshop, briefing our Executive Director about a legislative bill's status, and creating a member-engagement report. This position is ideal for a candidate with a passion for driving social impact and a talent for both organizing and communicating the work being done. This position will be on a contract basis with the potential to transition to full time.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management

Plan, coordinate, and execute GBCA and GBC's program portfolio, including the Level Up Academy, Work Hard Play Hard, business skills workshops, and member networking events

Manage program logistics end-to-end: venues, vendors, speakers, registration, budgets, and post-program follow-up

Refine program curricula and formats based on member feedback and outcomes data

Coordinate the Level Up Academy's Policy Pitch Fest and Awards Show alongside the programming and policy teams

Policy & Advocacy Support

Support the Policy Council in developing GBCA's legislative agenda and coordinate Advocacy Day and Day of Action events

Track priority legislation through the Colorado General Assembly and maintain the legislative tracking log

Help coordinate legislator meetings, testimony, and coalition and task force partnerships

Mobilize members to participate in policy actions and civic engagement opportunities

Data & Metrics Tracking

Own and maintain GBCA's mission impact metrics system across all three pillars — Prosperous Economy, Equitable Communities, and Sustainable Environment

Administer the annual member survey, post-event and pre/post program surveys, and keep CRM records current

Track and report program and advocacy metrics (participation, satisfaction, legislative outcomes, media reach, etc.) for board and funder reporting

Maintain the data collection log and flag data quality or process gaps

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

Serve as a primary point of contact for members participating in programs and advocacy activities

Build and maintain relationships with community partners, sponsors, and vendors

Represent GBCA at events, coalition meetings, and in the community

Send out communications pertaining to events and programs

Qualifications

Required

3+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally at a nonprofit, association, or advocacy organization

Experience planning and executing in-person and virtual events or educational programming

Comfort working with data: CRM systems, survey tools, and spreadsheets

Working knowledge of how a bill becomes law and how legislative advocacy campaigns operate

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Social media and email marketing acumen, with the ability to create engaging content

Genuine alignment with GBCA's mission and values-driven approach to business

Ability to travel across Colorado periodically and work occasional evenings for events

Preferred / Bonus

Familiarity with Colorado politics and the legislative process — session calendar, key committees, relevant state agencies

Existing relationships with Colorado legislators, coalition partners, or policy organizations

Experience in small business support, economic development, or DEI/sustainability programming

Interview Process

Our focus is on matching the right talent to the right roles. Through a thorough, thoughtful hiring process, we take the time to make sure candidates' technical skills, professional goals, and personal values are aligned with the role for which they have applied and with GBC/A's mission.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We welcome all ideas, experiences, strengths and work styles to our team.

We believe that flexibility is key to growth and individualization, making for a positive employee experience.