Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) is in the search for a Director to lead the Creative Industries Division. Please click to view the full position description or to nominate/apply.

With an annual budget of $2.8 million and a staff of 5, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) promotes the creative industries sector as integral to the state’s economic and social fabric and its quality of life.  The sector accounts for $16,861,709,000 and 3.9% of the Colorado economy, and contributes 102,383 jobs. Trough capacity building, grants, convenings, orchestrated collaborations, and government support, CCI will foster development of six creative economy subgroups in: film & media, literature & publishing, performing arts, visual arts, design, and heritage. CCI’s goal is to ensure that all Coloradans have access to creative environments and experiences, in the process also advancing Colorado’s unique cultural heritage and economy.

The Director will be responsible for strategic planning, direction, management, implementation and evaluation of all CCI operations, programs & services, personnel, contractors and internal and external messaging and marketing. Reporting to the Executive Director of OEDIT and a Creative Industries Council of 11 members appointed by Governor Polis, the Director represents CCI and the Council to: governmental and legislative bodies in Colorado, the Federal National Endowment for the Arts, arts & cultural organizations in and outside of Colorado, and to creative industry business leaders, foundations, the media and the public.

We appreciate you sharing the position description with your network, and also any nominations you might have.

For additional information or to apply, please contact Oscar Quiros, Dennis Hanthorn, Nzuki Waita and Mark Oppenheim info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.