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CO-EXist and ITO Program Administrator
Full-Time Position
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade


The Colorado International Trade Office (ITO) is a division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade. ITO has two primary functions – helping companies export their products and services to international markets and attracting foreign investment that provides jobs for Colorado residents.

Position Description
This position is responsible for providing program support and managing administrative requirements for the ITO and for the Colorado Export of Innovative and Sustainable Technologies (CO-EXist) export development program. CO-EXist is a three-year program targeted at promoting exports of environmental and cleantech products and services to China and Mexico. This is a full-time position for three years, funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Salary range is $32,000 - $36,000 based on experience; state benefits are provided.
Release Date: May 6, 2010 Apply By: May 28, 2010


Job Requirements
• Three to five years of administrative experience required
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business administration
• Excellent organizational, writing and communication skills
• Experience in working with international trade is preferred
• Detail-oriented and strong program management skills desired
• Federal grant writing and management experience desired
• Familiarity with Colorado state contracts and procurement regulations desired
• Ability to work well in team situations
• Proficiency in a foreign language desired


Duties
Duties may include any or all of the following:

• Process applications, participation agreements and reimbursements for CO-EXist participant companies
• Administer surveys of client companies and increase survey response rate.
• Develop and manage database of participants and other program stakeholders
• Assist with reporting requirements to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Colorado State Legislature as they pertain to the CO-EXist program
• Maintain effective communication between Colorado partner organizations, Department of Commerce, and ITO team; maintain excellent customer service with Colorado exporters; organize partner meetings
• Provide program support to ITO staff as it relates to CO-EXist. This may include assisting with marketing activities, coordinating logistics for incoming and outgoing delegations, assisting with event planning, and providing staff support for local programs (seminars, incoming delegations, etc.).
• Administer ITO bi-annual survey and the Annual Governor’s Export Award
• Manage the ITO website and web content
• Coordinate the ITO E-Newsletter
• Provide administrative support to the ITO Director

Other duties as assigned

How to Apply
E-mail cover letter and resume to ito@state.co.us with the following subject line: “CO-EXist and ITO Program Administrator”. Please include names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references. The deadline for applications is May 28, 2010. Due to the large volume of applications we receive, receipt of your resume will not be acknowledged. Applicants with strong matches between qualifications and job requirements will be contacted.