Partners & Events Manager

Job Title

Partners & Events Manager

Department

Development and Community Impact

Reports to (Title)

Director of Advocacy and Partnerships

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Exempt

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

Hours/Schedule

Monday - Friday, with some evening and weekend requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Date

October 2025

Grant Position?

No

Summary/Objective

The Partner & Events Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage RMMFI’s volunteers and partners in ways that advance our mission, strengthen relationships, and expand our impact. This role will plan and execute RMMFI events—both virtual and in-person—and support advocacy and coalition efforts to build an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem in Colorado. The Partner & Events Manager works cross-functionally with the RMMFI team to ensure partnerships, volunteers, and events are aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Partnerships - 30%
  • Implement RMMFI’s partnership strategy in collaboration with the Director of Advocacy & Partnerships.
  • Cultivate relationships with existing partners and identify opportunities for deeper engagement to meet organizational needs.
  • Represent RMMFI at community and partner events to increase visibility and strengthen relationships.
  • Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities that align with RMMFI’s mission and strategic priorities.
  • Support the Development team with funding partner engagement on occasion.
• Volunteer Retention - 25%
  • Execute RMMFI’s volunteer retention strategy to strengthen engagement and satisfaction.
  • Design and adapt volunteer community-building initiatives in response to organizational needs.
  • Collaborate across teams to connect volunteers with relevant opportunities in programs, capital, and development.
  • Support volunteer recruitment and onboarding on occasion.
• Events - 25%
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute RMMFI events such as the Holiday Market, CDFI convenings, entrepreneur roundtables, and advocacy trainings.
  • Ensure events are mission-aligned, accessible, and reflective of RMMFI’s values.
  • Partner with internal teams to integrate events into organizational strategies for stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
• Ecosystem Building - 20%
  • Host RMMFI’s Community Connects video series to highlight and promote ecosystem builders.
  • Represent RMMFI in coalitions, bringing back key insights and opportunities for collaboration.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Advocacy & Partnerships to identify and implement new ways to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • Conduct policy research and prepare policy briefs or memos as needed.
• This role will require in-office and/or in-community time (2-3 days per week), including some evenings
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Work Environment

• This position is based in a small nonprofit office setting, with a minimum requirement of two in-office workdays per week. The office environment is collaborative, mission-driven, and dynamic, with opportunities for cross-team engagement and open communication. Employees are expected to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive, inclusive, and flexible workplace culture.
• While in the office, team members will have access to shared workspaces, meeting rooms, and necessary office equipment. The remaining workdays may be completed remotely, offering flexibility and a balanced approach to on-site and virtual work. Staff are expected to attend in-person meetings, trainings, and events when scheduled.

Physical Demands

• May lift up to 20 pounds on occasion
• Walking and standing at events, as needed

Travel Required

• Regular travel within Colorado for meetings and events.

RMMFI’s Equity Commitment:

RMMFI recognizes that in order to pursue our organizational mission and North Star we must approach our work by acknowledging the gaps and inequities that exist around us. We intentionally take part in conversations about structural racism as well as engage diverse voices in problem-solving and decision-making. We seek candidates that have similar mindsets and actively work towards equitable ways of thinking and working. We are committed to supporting our entrepreneurs in an equitable way.

To uphold our commitment to equity during the hiring process, RMMFI does not negotiate salaries. We decide candidates’ salaries based on their unique skills and experience and the capabilities they bring to the organization. We acknowledge that some people are better at negotiations than others, and salary negotiation rewards those who are good negotiators. Not taking part in salary negotiations allows for a just and equitable hiring process for all RMMFI employees.

Apply:

If interested, please send a culture letter to jobs@rmmfi.org with the subject line “Partners & Events Manager”. The culture letter should speak to your connection to RMMFI’s North Star and Guiding Principles and discuss what you would do as Partners & Events Manager to help RMMFI support and grow our mission.

Application timeline: You must be available during these times to apply for the position.

Applications Close: Friday, September 19th

Phone Interviews: Week of September 22nd

In-person interviews: Week of September 29th

CEO 1:1: Week of September 29th

Target Start date: Monday, October 20th, 2025

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job. In all their dealings, the Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute does not discriminate based on: age; ancestry; creed; color; mental or physical disability; gender; gender identity, expression or characteristics; marital status; national origin; political service or affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; veteran status; or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. RMMFI is also committed to an equitable and inclusive work environment. Revised 25 April 2019