Summary

The Senior Program Manager serves as an integral member of the COFTM team and is responsible for the development and implementation of COFTM initiatives.

Description

Department Information

The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through support of local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT’s divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses – new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large, including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado’s economic base, and job training to keep Colorado’s workforce the best in the nation.

Description of Job

POSITION:
The mission of the Colorado Office of Film, Television, and Media (COFTM) is to promote, support and expand productions in the state to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance quality of life. The Senior Program Manager serves as an integral member of the COFTM team and is responsible for the development and implementation of COFTM initiatives.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Film production incentive

Field incentive inquiries to Commissioner and Deputy Director to determine qualified applicants
Facilitate application process and EDC presentations for incentive applications, as well as allocation processes
Maintain incentive database, communication, budget, and allocation information
Perform essential duties and answer inquiries in the absence of Commissioner or Deputy
Meet with in-state and out-of-state filmmakers to discuss the film incentive program

Film Festival Tax Credit Incentive

Work with the Commissioner, Deputy, Legislative and BF&I team to develop Agreed Upon Procedures, Best Practices and Protocols around the new incentive program
Work with the Deputy and Salesforce team to create the application process and portal
Assist with the Film Festival Coalition initiative to support festivals across the state
Should the legislation pass and go into effect, field incentive inquiries to Commissioner and Deputy Director to determine qualified applicants
Facilitate application process and EDC presentations for incentive applications, as well as allocation processes
Maintain incentive database, communication, budget, and allocation information

Additional COFTM programs

Facilitate awarding and distributing film festival grants. Seek new festival partners and leverage relationships with current festivals to explore new opportunities
Assist with organizing screenings to premiere content created through the office as needed
Research opportunities to partner with industry organizations, film festivals, and successful local and out-of-state industry professionals
Work with Program Manager and Regional Liaisons to communities across the state, and assist with operational responsibilities, funding opportunities, awarding grants and collecting production data
Oversee Program Manager’s work with rural communities to create opportunities for location scouts and managers (both from CO and surrounding states) to become acquainted with unique locations
Support Program Manager, OEDIT social media, and Marcom team in community outreach for the office
Aid Deputy in supporting additional educational and workforce development initiatives and office administrative duties as needed

Colorado Promotion

Act as first point of contact for local and out of state filmmakers and producers regarding incentive opportunities

Oversee Program Manager’s preparation of electronic location packages and provide local contact information for filming locations
Field questions on permitting, compliance and other industry guidelines
Follow-up with production companies to determine if needs have been met and to facilitate film incentive process if applicable
Oversee Program Manger’s maintenance of database of filming locations and contacts for potential projects
Target communities for new or updated training based on their interests and viability as a potential film location
Work with federal agencies such as Bureau of Land Management and National Parks to facilitate access to federally-owned properties
Aid in work with the Departments of Transportation, Natural Resources, Corrections, and other state agencies to develop and implement film-friendly state agency policies and practices
Aid in development of alliances with local business leaders and private landowners to improve access to privately-owned Colorado locations and production resources
Aid in development of alliances with county and local government agencies, tourism offices, chambers, and business groups to develop and implement film-friendly local policies and practices, such as food and lodging discounts, simplified permitting processes and other types of local incentives

Marketing/Public Relations/Communications

Oversee with Deputy, the Program Manager’s maintenance of COFTM’s brand by managing social media sites and inquiries and developing social media campaigns in partnership with Marcom and Senior Program Manager
Oversee Program Manager’s work regarding COFTM events and programs through press releases, social media updates

Administrative & Other

Manage vendor relationships and payments as directed by senior staff
Code and assist senior staff with Film operating budget and appropriations
Support the senior staff on strategic initiatives and create new programs based on industry needs
Execute monthly CITICARD Statements

Disclaimer: This job posting provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job posting may change at the discretion of the employee’s direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of work experience in film, television or media, with direct experience in applicable positions or equivalent educational experience.
Undergraduate degree preferred, ideally in a film, multimedia, digital design, entertainment, business, tourism or a related field.
Two years experience in incentive program management is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and proven experience in comparable fields will also be considered.
Experience in economic development is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and proven experience in comparable fields will also be considered.
The position will have a strong visual aesthetic as it relates to photography, film and media.
Advanced knowledge of Google Suite, Adobe Suite and potentially SalesForce.
Strong presentation and administrative skills and the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing is required.
Must be able to work well with a broad constituency that includes government, business and community leaders, as well as geographically and economically diverse populations.
Statewide travel is required.
A background or familiarity with Arts Education and/or Arts Advocacy is preferred.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position.

Supplemental Information

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000 Annually
This position is considered non-classified, which means the position is not part of the Colorado State Personnel System. Therefore, the individual appointed to this position is considered at-will, and is not covered by the State Personnel Rules or the State Classification System. However, this position does come with the same benefits (retirement, insurance, etc.) as every other State employee, and with the same opportunities, pride and passion that comes with working for the great State of Colorado. Even though employment is at-will, non-classified positions have protections against discrimination and retaliation in state and federal employment laws. “At-will” employment means that either the employee or the State may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason, with or without notice or cause, as long as no federal or state law is violated.

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Benefits

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers generous benefits to full-time employees including:

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

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
To learn more about the “State of Colorado For All”, visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.

ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator, the Director of Human Resources: jennifer.salvatore@state.co.us

Application
Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.