Colorado Department of Revenue · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager, Colorado SBDC Partnerships and Marketing
The Colorado Department of Revenue is seeking a Senior Manager for the Colorado SBDC Partnerships and Marketing. This role is responsible for enhancing the Colorado SBDC brand, securing funding, and building partnerships to support small businesses across Colorado.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Cultivate and maintain high-level relationships with chambers of commerce, Economic Development Corporations/Commissions (EDCs), and the financial sector to align municipal leaders and private partners in driving network investment
Identify and vet "in-kind resource partners" (e.g., CPAs, lawyers, marketing firms) to provide pro bono or discounted services to Colorado SBDC clients
Support the State Director in stewarding high-stakes relationships with legislative, community, and host stakeholders while representing the brand at key industry conferences and community forums
Secure "cash match" funds required by the SBA and State grants through corporate sponsorships and private donations
Partner with the State Director to strategize statewide sponsorship programs—from value proposition design and market positioning to high-level negotiations and closing
Lead the statewide reporting framework for Colorado SBDC funding. Drive Salesforce CRM adoption across the network to ensure donor data accuracy and transparency
Develop and execute a strategic storytelling framework to convey Colorado SBDC impact through visually engaging reports and multi-channel marketing collateral
Oversee a high-impact content strategy, managing the production of success stories and reports that quantify the Colorado SBDC’s economic ROI and social impact
Optimize the statewide digital ecosystem, leveraging the Colorado SBDC website and social channels to accelerate client acquisition, drive workshop enrollment, and enhance user engagement
Partner with the OEDIT Marketing and Communications team to amplify the Colorado SBDC brand, ensuring strategic alignment on press releases, media inquiries, and high-level visibility initiatives
Lead the market positioning of core value propositions—advising, training, and resource connections—to ensure consistent brand awareness across all Colorado regions
Oversee visual brand integrity through proficiency in Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop), ensuring a high-quality, professional aesthetic across all collateral
Direct website content strategy and platform optimization, with a preference for Drupal or comparable enterprise-level CMS environments
Ensure organizational compliance with digital accessibility standards, overseeing the creation of inclusive content that meets or exceeds statewide requirements
Leverage SEO strategies and Google Analytics to drive data-informed decision-making and monitor KPIs to optimize digital reach
Spearhead multi-channel strategies across Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, focusing on community growth and brand authority
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in developing and telling the story of a brand
Experience with website content management, preferably on the Drupal platform
Understanding of digital accessibility and experience in creating accessible content
Basic understanding of SEO/Google analytics, or willingness to learn
Comfortable using Canva or software within Adobe Creative Cloud including InDesign and Photoshop
Experience managing business social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
Leading and/or managing projects from concept to delivery, with previous project management experience preferable
Outstanding customer service skills, including maintaining a positive attitude, actively listening to needs, and calmly responding to requests
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, able to prioritize multiple initiatives
Must be a creative and strategic thinker with effective oral and written communication
Proven exceptional grammar and editing skills
Ability to do detailed work
Self-motivated team player who can problem solve, with previous change management experience preferable
Ability to work a hybrid schedule in downtown Denver and remotely
Preferred
Education: B.A. preferred in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field; relevant professional experience will be considered as an alternative
Benefits
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month
11 paid holidays per year
Medical plans - choice of Cigna or Kaiser; several plan options (including High Deductible Health Plan with HSA); most plans offered with significant state contribution towards premium
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
State-paid life insurance policy of $50,000
Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined contribution or defined benefit) with generous state contribution
Optional 401(k) and 457 plans for additional retirement savings
State-paid short-term disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Membership opportunity with the Credit Union of Colorado
RTD (transit) EcoPass
Training and professional development
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.