Job: Program Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $75,000/yr.

Location: Florence, CO,

Job Description:

Location: Emergent Campus – Florence, Colorado

Engagement Type: Full-Time Independent Contractor (1099)

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

Southern Colorado.

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

programming across multiple Southern Colorado communities, manage partner relationships

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

Colorado service area.

● 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.

Data, Outcomes & Continuous Improvement

● 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

Campus expands.

● Use participant, partner, and outcome data to identify opportunities for program

improvement and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

● Experience in program management, project management, workforce development,

economic development, nonprofit programming, education, entrepreneurship, community

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.

Location & Work Expectations

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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief statement of interest outlining their

relevant experience and interest in supporting workforce, entrepreneurship, and innovation

programming throughout Southern Colorado to makenzie@emergentcampus.com. This position

will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected

candidates will be contacted to participate in the interview process. We appreciate the interest of

all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Emergent Campus is committed to creating opportunities throughout the communities we serve

and encourages qualified candidates from Southern Colorado to apply.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.