Salary : $120,000.00 - $125,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: EBAEDSERVECO_ESW07.16.26
Department: Office of the Lieutenant Governor
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 10:00 AM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 1375 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: gov_state.co.us
Type of Announcement: This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job
POSITION: Executive Director of Serve Colorado

FLSA: Exempt

Organizational Relationships: This position reports to the Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor. This position supervises the following positions: Director of Programs and Director of External Affairs.

Expected Annual Travel: Biannual out-of-state National Service conferences out-of-state, bi-monthly in-state travel to conduct outreach and oversight to subgrantees, and other travel as required.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

Summary of Functions:

The Executive Director of Serve Colorado is responsible for leading Colorado's AmeriCorps State program - about 800 AmeriCorps members statewide, advancing strategic initiatives for national and community service, overseeing innovative and responsive programming, developing partnerships and community outreach efforts to Colorado's 64 counties, inspiring excellence with the Serve Colorado staff and the Governor's Commission on Community Service, coordinating with the Offices of the Governor, Lt. Governor, and other state agencies, and ensuring management best practices in administrative and financial operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Governor's Commission on Community Service:

Collaborate with the Governor's Office of Boards and Commissions to select, support, and appropriately cycle the 18-Governor appointed Commissioners; focus and help lead, in partnership with Commission Chair and Vice-Chair, the bi-monthly Commission meetings; foster stakeholder engagement; engage experts; and, facilitate statewide outreach efforts.

Work closely with Commissioners to make funding decisions, provide policy and program guidance, coordinate community outreach and support for AmeriCorps, national service, and volunteerism.

In collaboration with Commissioners, staff and stakeholders, develop and implement a strategic plan, Three Year State Service Plan, establishing program goals, objectives and priorities for national service.

Leadership in Grants and Program Administration:

Provide for effective grants administration, management and financial oversight and supervision of approximately $13 million in federal and private grants and 6 FTEs. Support subgrantees to ensure effective programmatic oversight and fiscal compliance.

In compliance with federal regulation and national Agreed Upon Procedures, (AUPs), direct the administration of an effective and efficient AmeriCorps State grant program, with responsibility for compliance with all federal rules, regulations, policies, procedures and requirements. Coordinate with the AmeriCorps agency on a range of programmatic and grant related topics.

Serve as chief spokesperson and representative for national service, AmeriCorps State and volunteerism, promoting community capacity building to effectively use national service and volunteers in meeting community needs in Colorado. Manage complex intergovernmental relations.

Foster a positive and supportive work environment that attracts, retains and motivates talent.

Community Outreach:

Develop and maintain community awareness and support for national service, AmeriCorps State programs, and volunteerism. Oversee community awareness and communications/outreach plan to ensure public information and community awareness.

Develop strategic and fundraising partnerships with the Colorado nonprofit sector, schools and education organizations, government partners, the Corporation for National and Community Service, foundations, volunteer connector organizations, faith-based organizations, and other stakeholders to advance national service and volunteerism across the state.

Prepare and present public speeches, presentations, and panel workshops before Coloradans and professional groups.

Sustainability:

Work with national partners, stakeholders, foundations, nonprofit organizations and other partner organizations and agencies to maximize federal, state, local, Tribal, and private sector resources to support AmeriCorps State and national programs and volunteerism in the state.

Establish long term fund development strategies to achieve organizational infrastructure, staff expertise, community capacity, administrative match funding and long term financial support to ensure sustainability of national service and volunteer services in Colorado.

Establish and implement an annual operating and effective management plan to execute, objectives, activities and outcomes.

General

Adhere to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities.

Use Google Suite to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents

Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service

Participate in project teams as required

Participate in conferences and workshops as required

Provide high level staff support to the Governor, Lt. Governor, Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor, and Board of Commissioners.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

High level administrative and management experience in public administration, nonprofit management, program management and/or grants management experience in either the government sector or private, non-profit sector.
Experience in long term strategic planning, annual operating planning, budget development, program monitoring and evaluation.
Experience in policy and program development, grant development. Experience with complex federal grants preferred.
Strong analytical, oral communications and writing skills. Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated experience in financial management, accounting, establishing and maintaining effective fiscal and expenditure controls.
Experience in managing teams and supervising individuals in creating a positive organizational culture that ensures high standards of quality management, integrity of operations and team values.
Preferred experience working in collaborative partnership with a commission or board.
Demonstrated leadership in community relations, community outreach, developing public-private partnerships, preferably at the state level.
Ability to prepare and deliver policy, legislative and funding analysis and recommendations.
Commitment to principles of excellence in public administration, public engagement, building effective public-private partnerships, and community outreach.

Condition of employment: Must be a current employee within within the Office of the Lt. Governor and the Serve CO team.
Supplemental Information
To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume 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.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
• Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental plans
• State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
• Choice of 2 retirement plans
• 401K and 457 plans
• State paid Short Term Disability coverage
• Additional optional life and disability plans
• Credit Union Membership
• RTD pass
• Training and professional development

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