Location: Denver, Colorado
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)

About Elevate Quantum:

Elevate Quantum is 501c3 non-profit that is dedicated to dramatically accelerating the pace of innovation in quantum from the industry’s largest cluster, the Mountain West. With a consortium that includes over 120 organizations spanning Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, Elevate Quantum is uniquely positioned to transform cutting-edge research into world-changing companies. Our mission is to ensure U.S. economic and strategic security and to establish leadership in the Quantum Century.

We are recognized as a Designated TechHub by the U.S. Department of Commerce, a testament to our role in advancing quantum technology. This designation has brought significant federal and state investments, including a $40.5 million Phase 2 award and $84 million in state incentives, aimed at scaling our operations and ensuring sustained growth and innovation in quantum technology.

Consortium Members:

Our consortium features leading names in the quantum industry such as Quantinuum, Atom Computing, Infleqtion, and Maybell Quantum. We are also partnered with market giants like Google, Microsoft, AWS, and Lockheed Martin and research powerhouses like Sandia, NIST, CU Boulder, LANL, Colorado School of Mines, and more. This mix of leading companies, research organizations, and workforce builders like Front Range Community College, Emily Griffith Technical College, NCWIT, and others, will help us ensure that we maintain rigorous attention to detail while navigating a fast-moving and dynamic environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Quantum faces the challenge of three job openings for every one qualified candidate. To realize the promise of quantum and ensure equal opportunity for all individuals, we must do something differently. EQ’s mission is both to realize quantum advancements earlier and more effectively, while also ensuring that everyone in our region and country can benefit.

To do that, we need a Workforce Fellow who is ready to play a pivotal role in supporting the governance, strategy, and collaboration efforts of the organization’s workforce-related initiatives. This individual will work with EQ’s workforce-focused officers and EQ’s academic partners (such as the University of Colorado) to implement the strategies critical to growing the quantum workforce. 

The ideal candidate is looking to become a known leader in quantum workforce development and has a desire to develop the skills and foundational relationships necessary to excel in a role with foundational career impact.

To be specific, the Workforce Fellow will focus on four core activities:

1. 1. Day-to-Day Project Management of EQWC-led initiatives: Overseeing the broader project management of initiatives being led by members of the Elevate Quantum Workforce Collaborative (EQWC), ensuring that proper collaboration is happening and that key milestones are being met. Reporting to the EQ officer team on progress and making recommendations for addressing any identified challenges.
   2. Planning and Execution for Workforce Collaborative Engagement: Helping define the different platforms (events, meetings, website, etc.) for engaging workforce-minded stakeholders, and working with EQ’s partners to implement those initiatives.
   3. Strategic Communications and Resource Development: Developing the materials necessary to support the communication of EQ’s workforce strategy, ongoing initiatives, workforce-related research, and how stakeholders can get involved. Working with members of our advisory boards and other strategic partners to increase community awareness and grow the EQWC.
   4. Collaboration with EDA Tech Hub Funded Partners: Being the point person for EQ’s Tech Hub funded partners (NCWIT, Front Range Community College, Womanium, CNM-I, among others). Working closely with project management leaders from partner organizations to ensure integration between all projects.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• A passion for workforce and ecosystem development topics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and reporting systems.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit their resume letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role to jessi@elevatequantum.org.

Elevate Quantum is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.