Senior Program Lead — Hybrid Chamber Programs

Boulder Chamber; Boulder, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

HSA or FSA

Paid family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Technology reimbursement

RTD EcoPass/eBike/car sharing

Job summary

The Boulder Chamber seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to manage a broad portfolio of programs, including BYP, BWLG, Boulder Home Pros, EAP, the Non-Profit Group, Chamber University, and Policy Programs. You will drive planning, timelines, budgets, and vendor partnerships from concept through close‑out, with autonomy and collaboration.

You will lead program goals, calendars, and documentation, coordinate with committees and partners, and ensure on-time, on-brand execution of events and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in program management, project management, or event coordination, ideally within a chamber of commerce, trade association, or nonprofit environment.
• Expert-level program and project management skills, with the ability to manage overlapping programs, timelines, and deliverables with significant autonomy; proficient with project management tools (e.g., Airtable) and CRM systems (e.g., GrowthZone).
• Ownership & Accountability: Comfortable taking ownership of programs and independently moving work forward; able to respectfully hold colleagues, committees, and vendors accountable to deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication with strong customer service and interpersonal skills; experience working with advisory committees, volunteers, or boards preferred.
• Technology: High comfort with technology and quick to learn new systems; proficient in Microsoft Office/365, with experience in event-management, registration, or database platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Chamber programs and their advisory committees — including BYP, BWLG, Boulder Home Pros, EAP, the Non-Profit Group, Chamber University, and Policy Programs — including scheduling, agendas, meeting materials, minutes, and follow-up.
• Translate program goals into actionable plans in partnership with the Senior Director, advisory committees, speakers, and partners; keep each program's operating guidelines current.
• Review program goals, participation, and results with the Senior Director and recommend improvements to future programming.
• Secure and negotiate agreements with speakers, facilitators, vendors, and venues, including trades and sponsorships.
• Administer contracts and agreements (e.g., through DocuSign) for vendors, venues, and speakers, and maintain accurate records.
• Order and coordinate food and beverage, A/V, rentals, and other program logistics within budget and timelines.
• Coordinate with Operations on internal facility usage, room setup, and building logistics for programs and meetings.
• Own program timelines and the annual program calendar using Airtable and other department tools; assist in setting and tracking quarterly program goals.
• Monitor deadlines proactively and follow up with staff, committees, and partners to keep programs moving.
• Coordinate handoffs and information across Marketing, Member Relations, and Finance.
• Maintain program files, templates, documentation, and standard processes.
• Maintain accurate program information and pages in Airtable, GrowthZone, and other department systems.
• Set up and monitor program registration, and provide registration-related customer service and troubleshooting to members and non-members.
• Monitor program budgets — expected vs. actual expenses and revenue — and review budget reports for accuracy.
• Submit program-related invoices to Accounts Payable and maintain accurate expense and sponsorship records in coordination with Finance.
• Support final attendee lists, seating, and day‑of flow for assigned programs.
• Manage communication with speakers and honorees, ensuring they understand themes, messaging, deadlines, and logistics.
• Coordinate ambassador and volunteer support for programs as needed.
• Support the Events & Programs team and Senior Director with special projects as needed.

Skills

Program management

Project management

Event coordination

Budget management

Vendor negotiations

CRM systems (GrowthZone)

Airtable

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Communications/Nonprofit Management or related field

Tools

GrowthZone

Airtable

Job description

The Boulder Chamber seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to manage a broad portfolio of programs, including BYP, BWLG, Boulder Home Pros, EAP, the Non-Profit Group, Chamber University, and Policy Programs. You will drive planning, timelines, budgets, and vendor partnerships from concept through close‑out, with autonomy and collaboration.

You will lead program goals, calendars, and documentation, coordinate with committees and partners, and ensure on-time, on-brand execution of events and