Summary
Description
CCI seeks an Executive Director with prior executive level leadership experience in a local government association or non-profit environment, direct exposure to Colorado and national legislative processes and advocacy, strong understanding of Colorado local government structure and operations, and ability to work collaboratively with other county organizations. The Executive Director reports to an eight-member board of directors and manages a staff of six, an annual operating budget of $1.7 million, and two affiliated nonprofit corporations. Candidates must have strong management, strategic planning, financial, communications and political skills, including sensitivity to members’ wide range of perspectives on public policy issues.
A bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration or related field is required with an advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years related experience is required. The position involves some state and national travel.
Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(4) organization of Colorado’s county governing bodies that provides its member counties and elected official members with educational, research, legislative, regulatory, advocacy and policy development services.
For consideration, please send your resume and letter of interest to CCI via mail at Colorado Counties, Inc., Attn: Kristin Dunn, 1120 N Lincoln Street, Suite 904, Denver, CO 80203 or electronically at kdunn@ccionline.org.
