Deputy Director
# Deputy Director **La Plata Economic Development Alliance** · Durango, CO · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 8 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Deputy Director Job Description The La Plata Economic Development Alliance (Alliance) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to create a vibrant and resilient economy through the recruitment, retainment, and growth of business to preserve our quality of life. Our mission is achieved by fostering public and private partnerships that enable building business capacity, supporting attainable housing, and providing workforce development. Position Summary: The Deputy Director is the second-in-command and operational leader of the Alliance. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Deputy Director ensures that the organization's finances, grants, membership, programs, events, partnerships, and administrative systems are running smoothly. The ideal candidate is a highly organized generalist who enjoys rural economic development, understands nonprofit operations, builds strong relationships, and can independently manage multiple priorities without requiring extensive supervision. The Deputy Director will play an important role in ensuring that the Alliance has the operational capacity, relationships, systems, and project execution necessary to achieve its mission. Position Responsibilities and Duties: ● Operational execution ● Financial and administrative coordination ● Grant administration and reporting ● Membership systems and engagement ● Project management ● Event execution ● Internal accountability systems ● Economic development program implementation ● Data and reporting ● Partner coordination ● Turning strategic priorities into completed projects 1. Organizational Operations ● Manage day-to-day organizational systems and workflows. ● Maintain organizational files, records, contracts, agreements, and documentation. ● Coordinate with outside vendors, consultants, accountants, bookkeepers, and service providers. ● Ensure routine administrative responsibilities are completed accurately and on time. 2. Finance & Accounting Administration ● Support annual budget development. ● Monitor budget-to-actual performance. ● Support QuickBooks account management. ● Support accounts payable and accounts receivable. ● Support online banking administration. ● Maintain financial documentation. ● Support financial reporting to the Executive Director and Board. ● Identify unusual or unexpected financial activity. 3. Grant Development & Administration ● Research grant opportunities. ● Maintain a grant calendar and tracker. ● Write or coordinate grant proposals. ● Prepare grant budgets and reports. ● Coordinate with funders and project partners. ● Monitor compliance with grant requirements. ● Track grant outcomes and performance measures. 4. Investor Membership & Partner Relations ● Conduct regular member outreach. ● Maintain membership in Salesforce and integrate billing. ● Support membership recruitment and retention. ● Coordinate member communications. ● Support High Impact Investor events and investor member meetings. ● Coordinate meeting logistics and follow-up. ● Cultivate partnerships and maintain relationships with strategic partners. 5. Annual Summit & Major Events ● Maintain the Summit program plan ● Track and maintain event budget and timeline ● Manage sponsorship tracker ● Ensure sponsor benefits are delivered ● Coordinate breakout sessions and business showcase ● Support VIP reception logistics ● Coordinate vendors ● Manage event-day logistics ● Coordinate staff, volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and speakers 6. Leadership Support ● Convert strategic priorities into action plans. ● Track organizational commitments. ● Handle routine operational decisions within delegated authority. ● Represent the organization at meetings when delegated. ● Serve as acting operational lead when the Executive Director is unavailable. ● Project management and implementation leadership for the organization's economic development portfolio and programs: ○ Project RUN ○ Catalyst Fund and Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund ○ Opportunity Network ○ Early Childcare CDS Grant – Bayfield ○ Economic Feasibility Studies ○ Economic Dashboard Education and Experience: ● Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, economic development, finance, communications, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. ● 10-15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in nonprofit management, economic development, community development, business administration, government, project management, or a related field. ● Experience using QuickBooks Online, SalesForce, and Google Workspace ● Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously ● Experience working in a small organization, nonprofit, government agency, business, or similarly resource-constrained environment where employees are expected to work independently and take ownership Application Process: This is a full time, exempt position. Salary range $80,000-$85,000 with flex time, hybrid work setting, healthcare, and retirement benefits. To apply, please send your resume to Sarah Tober, sarah@yeslpc.com. Resumes received by November 1, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The Alliance is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that works collaboratively with businesses, investors, government agencies, workforce organizations, educational institutions, nonprofits, and community leaders to create measurable economic impact throughout the region. Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: - 401(k) matching - Flexible schedule - Health insurance - Paid time off Work Location: Hybrid remote in Durango, CO
Наблюдалась 2026-10-17, впервые 2026-10-08, источник — Indeed.