Boulder Economic Council Exec Director & VP of Economic Impact Programs

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Job Title: Economic Council Executive Director and Vice President of Economic Impact Programs

Reports To: President & CEO

FLSA: Salaried

Functions:

Reporting directly to the Boulder Chamber President & CEO, the Boulder Chamber Economic Council Executive Director / Vice President of Economic Impact Programs leads the Boulder Chamber programming that helps shape the economic environment for the Boulder region. This position also serves as a strategic partner with the President & CEO in achieving the Boulder Chamber’s external business relationships and revenue generation goals.

The Boulder Chamber Economic Council (BCEC) - consisting of roughly 60 executive-level business leaders - provides the key consultation and guiding for the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality programming. In conjunction with the Economic Vitality team and in collaboration with other Boulder Chamber functions, the BCEC Executive Director / Vice President of Economic Impact Programs is responsible for leadership and management of this economic development organization, including investor recruitment and retention.

The Boulder Chamber instituted Boulder Together, a program for tackling the greatest challenges to Boulder’s economic vitality and resilience, as identified by Boulder regional business and community leaders. Given the broad scope of Boulder Together goals, management of this program entails coordination of many Boulder Chamber departments, including Policy Programs, Marketing and Communications, Transportation, Member Relations and Operations. The BCEC Executive Director / Vice President of Economic Impact Programs has chief responsibility for this management oversight and investor recruitment/ retention for the Boulder Together program.

The BCEC Executive Director / Vice President of Economic Impact Programs has other duties associated with the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality goals, programs and relationships, as detailed below. In general, this position calls for strategic collaboration with the Boulder Chamber President & CEO and the Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality, as well as other external partners and stakeholders, in helping to support the vitality and resilience of the Boulder regional economy.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Collaborate with other Department Heads in developing and executing the Boulder Chamber’s Strategic Plan, annual Plan of Work, Annual Budget, with a focus on the BCEC and Economic Impact Program goals.
• Serve as a partner with the Boulder Chamber team in sustaining an economically healthy, innovative, and impactful business support, advocacy and economic vitality organization.

Economic Development Partnerships

• In collaboration and coordination with the Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality, actively engage with and champion all of Boulder’s primary economic industries.
• In all areas of activity, develop supportive partnerships (including, where appropriate, assuming leadership and board positions) with other economic development agencies and organizations, such as the City of Boulder, Boulder County, the Metro Denver EDC, the University of Colorado, CO-LABS and our federal laboratories, Silicon Flatirons, Naturally Boulder, Colorado Bioscience Association and other organizations / industry associations that can support the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality goals along with local, regional and state economic vibrancy.
• Identify, analyze and execute potential additional deeper partner relationships, up to and including the potential absorption of partner activities and/or the delivery of contract services, with an eye toward achieving higher-level synergistic benefits that support the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality mission.

Boulder Together Program

• Manage delivery of the Boulder Together package of initiatives that address the greatest challenges to Boulder’s economic and community vitality, with leadership responsibility for all related stakeholder meetings and oversight/support of program execution. See more on the Boulder Together program here: Boulder Together - Boulder Chamber - CO.
• Partner with the President & CEO, the Investor Relations team and other Boulder Chamber staff team members in recruiting and retaining Boulder Together investors.

Boulder Chamber Economic Council

• Direct activities of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council, which includes the implementation of compelling investor programming, relationship-building with current BCEC investors, recruitment of new BEC investors, and administration of the BCEC Advisory Committee in support of the above responsibilities.
• Deploy the BCEC investors in support of the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality goals through strategic engagement and input opportunities.

Economic Development Policy Advocacy

In collaboration with the Boulder Chamber’s Policy Programs team, and where appropriate, in collaboration with other aligned partners, track and advocate on public policy issues that impact Boulder’s economic vitality interests, including local, state and national policy considerations.

Public Communications

In collaboration with the Boulder Chamber’s Communications team and in coordination with the Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality, serve as a spokesperson on behalf of Boulder’s economic interests with the media and at local, state and national forums, including the production of public presentations and written editorial columns.

Educational Events and Forums

• Develop and partner with the Boulder Chamber Events and Communications team – and in consultation with the Associate Vice President of Economic Vitality - to produce the annual Boulder Economic Forecast and Economic Summit.
• Develop additional programs and events that will help inform the Boulder community regarding economic development issues, drive further action in support of Boulder’s economic vitality and sustain a solid base of revenue in support of the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality goals.
• Support the Boulder Chamber Investor Relations team in recruiting and retaining sponsor support for Economic Vitality focused events.

Innovation Support

Develop and administer entrepreneur support initiatives and programs that sustain Boulder’s position as a leading center for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Film Commission Oversight

• Oversee activities of the Boulder County Film Commission, ensuring that its Plan of Work – including Film Commission networking events, workforce development programs, and industry development activities - aligns with the Boulder Chamber’s strategic economic vitality and budget goals.
• Supervise the Boulder County Film Commission staff team.

Financial Management and Revenue Development

• Develop and ensure execution of the annual budget for the Boulder Chamber Economic Council and Economic Impact Programs.
• In partnership with the President & CEO and Investor Relations team prospect and secure the financial support of investors, sponsors, contracts and grants to achieve the Boulder Chamber’s revenue goals, with a specific responsibility for support of the Boulder Chamber Economic Council and Economic Impact Programs, including the Boulder Together program.
• Work cross departments to foster opportunities for complementary revenue in areas such as Boulder Chamber Membership and Policy Programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with all Boulder Chamber Economic Council and Economic Impact Program investors, ensuring execution programmatic commitments. 

Experience

• Economic programs development and implementation
• Fundraising and investor relations experience
• Executive level strategic planning, work plan and budget management

Skills & Abilities

• Economic Development – Expertise and a track-record of experience in managing economic development programs and deep knowledge of factors impacting economic vitality.
• Knowledge of local and regional environment – Understanding of the City of Boulder and Boulder County business market and political landscape, as well as the key regional partners and factors that impact Boulder’s economy.
• Fundraising – Demonstrated skill in recruitment and retention of investors, sponsors, and support contracts to meet budget goals.
• Grant Writing and Reporting – Ability to write successful grant applications, track grant deliverables and deliver grant reporting requirements.
• Public Speaking and Presentation
• Strategic Planning, Work Plan Development and Budgeting
• Financial Management
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Customer Service
• Organization and Multi-tasking
• Technological Proficiency

Working Conditions:

• This position requires professionalism in appearance and actions, and flexibility to work occasional early morning and evening hours for meetings and events.
• Must be able to travel efficiently to off-site meeting locations throughout the Colorado Front Range.

Compensation: $105,000 - $125,000

Benefits:

Strong employer subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, LTD, STD, generous paid vacation with additional time off potential, 401K matching, EcoPass, Family Medical Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Colorado Share.