Colorado Nonprofit Association

Office/Intake Specialist

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others.

CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities — one person at a time for over 90 years.We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Office/Intake Specialist plays a crucial role as the main point of contact for applicants seeking CLS’s services. The Office/Intake Specialist receives and processes phone and in-person applications, provides helpful referrals to other resources, and performs essential office tasks, such as word processing, filing, and ordering supplies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSITY AND BELONGING:

CLS embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an Equal Opportunity Employer in a serious way. We are committed to building and retaining a workforce that respects and seeks to empower each individual and represents a variety of diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position.

Housing Paralegal

Colorado Legal Services is the sole statewide provider of free civil legal services to low-income and senior individuals in Colorado. Our Greeley office is seeking a paralegal to complete outreach and casework for tenants at risk of eviction. This position is currently funded for one year.

Paralegal duties and responsibilities:

Requirements:

Excellent communication and organization skills required. Must have experience working with low income or otherwise vulnerable populations. Housing and/or public benefits advocacy experience, bilingual ability, and Microsoft Office proficiency strongly preferred.  

Paralegal/Private Attorney Involvement Coordinator (PAI)

The Craig PAI Coordinator is a full-time (37.5 hours per week) position in the Craig office of the Northwest Colorado Legal Services Project, a branch of Colorado Legal Services. The Project serves eleven counties; it is a private attorney involvement project employing paralegals in regional offices and relying on local volunteer attorneys and CLS staff attorneys to supervise paralegal work. The Craig PAI Coordinator is responsible for PAI activities in five counties (Grand, Jackson, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt). 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

QUALIFICATIONS 

This is a multi-task position requiring a responsible, highly organized person who can work independently as part of the Northwest Project team. 

Employees must have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent and possess good communication skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish highly preferred. The successful coordinator will demonstrate an ability to work with a wide variety of people, and respect for and empathy with the Project’s clients, who are low-income persons with civil legal problems. Knowledge of the communities served is preferred. A basic knowledge and understanding of the legal problems of the poor and experience serving the Project’s low-income client population are preferred. Experience in the legal system and at least two years of college are preferred. Competence with Word, Excel required. Good time management skills and an understanding of ethical rules and casehandling standards are necessary.

Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) Paralegal

**this position can be based in our Denver, Boulder, Ft. Collins, Greeley, or Colo. Springs office**

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW 

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) is Colorado’s statewide nonprofit legal aid program, with thirteen offices providing civil legal assistance to low-income Coloradans throughout the state. CLS provides free legal assistance in a broad variety of legal areas, including family law, eviction defense, consumer protection, services to survivors of serious crime and human trafficking, and many others. 

CLS has strengthened lives, assisted families, and supported communities — one person at a time for over 90 years. We are committed to providing high-quality, free legal advice and representation to eligible individuals throughout Colorado. We have a long history of successful impact and advocacy. CLS strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those we serve. 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The State of Colorado’s Department of Housing provides the Homeowners Assistance Fund (HAF) Grant, which will enable CLS to help low-income Colorado homeowners facing foreclosure or other legal issues that threaten their homes. CLS will collaborate with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to coordinate legal assistance with homeowners who have applied for funds through the Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMAP). 

As a HAF Grant Paralegal, you will assist clients by conducting community education and outreach, assessing their needs, providing legal guidance, gathering necessary documents, investigating foreclosure cases, communicating with clients, drafting pleadings, and preparing bankruptcy petitions. You may also be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. Initially, you will work at CLS’ office location, but you may have the option to work a hybrid work schedule after gaining proficiency. To excel in this role, you should thrive in a fast-paced environment and use creative strategies and collaborations to pursue justice. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSITY AND BELONGING: 

CLS embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as an Equal Opportunity Employer in a serious way. We are committed to building and retaining a workforce that respects and seeks to empower each individual and represents a variety of diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for this position 

Chorus Administrative Assistant

Reports to: DWC Artistic Director

Time Commitment: 10 hours a week. 10-month contract, Flexible hours. Some weekends and evenings required

Job Summary:

The Denver Women’s Chorus is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Chorus Administrative Assistant to support chorus operations, singers, and staff. The ideal candidate will be proficient in G-Suite and Neon CRM, an excellent communicator, and preferably experienced in working with a chorus or other arts organization. This is a part-time 10-month contract position with a salary range of $18-$21/hour.

Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Working Conditions:

Posting closes on June 16; new hire to begin early July.

Administrative Assistant

Organization Overview

At the Buell Foundation, we invest in Colorado’s future every day.

We do this by partnering with programs and organizations to ensure that there is a quality system in place that allows all children to be valued, healthy, and thriving. The Foundation provides funding in two primary areas of interest: early childhood education and development and comprehensive sex education. The Foundation was established in 1962 by noted Denver architect and philanthropist, Temple Hoyne Buell.

Position Summary

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for a range of tasks and projects that ensure effective and efficient Foundation operations. This full-time position is non-exempt and works in the Foundation’s Denver office. This position provides support for core administrative functions, including operations management, grants management, human resources, and information technology.

The ideal candidate will be a positive professional who is highly organized, adaptable, proactive, is a quick learner and enjoys supporting and working with a diverse group of stakeholders including Board members, contractors, staff and other partners. This person must be a team player and have a can-do attitude. While not required, the most competitive candidates will have familiarity with the nonprofit sector and experience and comfort working in a small office that is team-oriented, mission driven, and strives for excellence.

The individual filling this position will report to the Vice President of Operations and work in close partnership with the entire Buell staff and external partners.

Job Responsibilities

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

General Office Operations:

Grants Management Support:

Human Resources:

Administrative Assistance:

Information Technology:

Other/General:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Education/Experience

Working Conditions

Accounting Assistant

Organization Overview

At the Buell Foundation, we invest in Colorado’s future every day.

We do this by partnering with programs and organizations to ensure that there is a quality system in place that allows all children to be valued, healthy, and thriving. The Foundation provides funding in two primary areas of interest: early childhood education and development and comprehensive sex education. The Foundation was established in 1962 by noted Denver architect and philanthropist, Temple Hoyne Buell.

Position Summary

The Accounting Assistant supports the financial activities of the Foundation and is responsible for a range of tasks and projects that ensure effective and efficient financial operations. This full-time position is non-exempt and based in the Foundation’s Denver Office.

The ideal candidate is well-organized, flexible, proactive in completing tasks, is a quick learner and enjoys supporting and working with a diverse group of stakeholders including Board members, grantees, staff and other external partners. This position requires both flexibility and consistency while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level systems, operations, and financial data.

The individual filling this position will report to the Vice President of Finance and work in close partnership with the entire Buell staff and external partners.

Job Responsibilities

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

General Accounting:

Grant Financials:

Administrative Support:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Education/Experience

Working Conditions

Executive Assistant

Organization Overview

At the Buell Foundation, we invest in Colorado’s future every day.

We do this by partnering with programs and organizations to ensure that there is a quality system in place that allows all children to be valued, healthy, and thriving. The Foundation provides funding in two primary areas of interest: early childhood education and development and comprehensive sex education. The Foundation was established in 1962 by noted Denver architect and philanthropist, Temple Hoyne Buell.

Position Summary

The Executive Assistant plays a crucial role in maintaining a professional, productive, and supportive office environment that contributes to the overall success of the Buell Foundation. The Executive Assistant specifically supports the President & CEO (CEO) and Vice President of Programs through management, coordination, and prioritization of a wide range of tasks and projects that contribute to the effective functioning of the Foundation. This full-time position is exempt and reports to both the CEO and the Vice President of Programs, with specific supervision by the Vice President of Programs. The Executive Assistant must be well-organized, innovative, and proactive in completing tasks without direction.

The Executive Assistant will interact with a diverse group of people including Board members and staff, grant partners, government officials, both elected and appointed, community leaders, other Foundations, and a variety of other organizations and individuals. Support for these executives requires flexibility, a continuous professional demeanor, a friendly communication style, and consistent initiative. This position must maintain the confidentiality of communications at the highest levels of the Foundation.

Job Responsibilities

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

Executive Support:

Board of Trustees Support:

Programs Administrative Support:

General Office Support:

Special Projects:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Education/Experience

Working Conditions

Human Resources Associate

Who You Are:

You are someone who people can rely on, and you are always there when they need a helping hand. You like variety in your work and enjoy a unique challenge every day. You are right at home digging into the delicate details and making sure everything is exactly right. You are looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. People often comment how you are organized, a quick learner, and have grace under pressure. You know in your heart it is time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves. 

Who We Are:

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all. To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Our organization also works with existing low-income homeowners in more than 2,500 households. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Throughout our 43-year history, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is the 8th largest producer in the Habitat U.S. network.

How We Succeed Together:

Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization.

Solid Foundations – Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships.

Innovative Design – We are curious. We embrace change. We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing. We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. 

Open Doors – We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work.

Clear Windows – We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency. We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable.

Supportive Structures – We have each other’s backs. We collaborate. Becoming better at what we do takes all of us. By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Human Resources Associate plays an essential role in supporting the people functions for Habitat Metro Denver (Habitat). Reporting to the Human Resources Generalist, the Associate will support day-to-day duties of the Human Resources Department that may include hiring initiative support, employment processing, database administration and payroll processing, data analytics, and training and development on HR (Human Resource) policies and procedures. 

As a people and culture champion, the Associate works proactively to help build a culture that will enable Habitat’s continued growth and success. The Associate supports the HR Team’s efforts to create a positive employee experience across the organization. 

The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative coordination/support for departmental projects and audits.

• Processes payroll per organization payroll schedules, company policies and applicable laws, to ensure accurate, timely receipt of direct deposits and paychecks. 

• Maintain payroll and benefit records for all employees, including setting up new hires, posting changes to current employees and processing termination documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

• Act as liaison between employees and third-party service providers to answer questions and resolve issues. Work within all databases and HR systems as required (i.e., Paycom, Officevibe, PayScale).

• Maintain employee files and all other HR required documentation following requirements of Habitat or other external agencies or regulations.

• Assist in training all relevant systems/processes to employees and managers, ensuring high levels of end-user usage and satisfaction.

• Assist with maintaining internal and external job postings, including coordination of marketing efforts on Habitat’s website and social media pages.

• Assists with Applicant Tracking System (Paycom) data maintenance.

• Performs pre-hire tasks including screening interviews, background and reference checks. 

• Work in tandem with Hiring Specialist and Human Resources Generalist with the New Employee Orientation I & II, and first-day onboarding processes for all Habitat new hires.

• Support AmeriCorps and other non-traditional hiring programs as requested.

• Ability to represent the organization and discuss available opportunities with small or large groups. i.e. Job Fair, Career Event.

• Assist with HR product sourcing and ordering; ID badges, business cards, t-shirts, etc.

• Perform other HR related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• One to two years in an administrative role required. At least one year in human resources support preferred. 

• Hands-on experience with Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) and payroll processing experienced helpful. Experience with Paycom a plus.

• Prior AmeriCorps service, Habitat, or other non-profit employment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• A strong belief in Habitat’s mission and a desire to engage others in the organization’s work. 

• Some knowledge of principles and practices of human resources.

• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.

• Proven team-player who can shift between various tasks quickly and accurately.

• A person who is employee focused and empathetic. 

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to be proficient in use of teams, PP, presentation, training, presenting to hybrid audience preferred.

• Consistently displays integrity and professionalism with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee information with strict adherence to confidentiality protocols.

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, follow-through, and resourcefulness.

• Ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of employees, co-workers, volunteers, and other external persons such as applicants and representatives from local, state and federal entities required.

• Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred. 

• Highly collaborative team player who strives for excellence and works independently.

• Bi-lingual English – Spanish a plus 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

• This position will require sitting at a desk for most of the day and the ability to type.

• Able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds when necessary.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy.  

• Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable. 

• Hybrid work model (minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location, with ability to work from home the other days) During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to build critical interpersonal connections and strengthen the communications team’s vision, strategy, and cohesiveness.

The Starting Pay Range for this position is $21.00 – $24.00 with consideration given for applicable education and/or experience above the minimum requirements. The Full Pay Range for this position is $20.05 – $27.30 / hour.

At Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, we value diversity and strive to ensure that our practices and policies are equitable and inclusive. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, race, national origin (including ancestry), disability, creed, religion, genetic information, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Habitat Metro Denver is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, dismissal, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Family Navigation Manager (Case Manager III)

The Family Navigation Manager utilizes strength-based practices to provide voluntary comprehensive, coordinated services to families experiencing instability. Responsibilities include conducting initial and follow-up assessments; working cooperatively with other agencies to link families to financial services and community resources that meet the parents’ expressed needs; and providing direct services and accurate data entry to track and record contacts. This position requires the ability to work with immigrant populations and assist with both English and Spanish-speaking clients while screening for family supports and supporting homelessness prevention efforts. Flexible schedule required as this position will work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Essential Duties

– Participate in hiring decisions for Family Navigation staff.

– Coordinate onboarding and training of new Family Navigation staff in collaboration with Family Connections Director.

– Provide regular supervision to assigned staff.

– Complete performance evaluations on staff reports that include any disciplinary measures and documented performance

issues and recommended course of action to direct supervisor and senior leadership.

– Participate in Family Connections management team meetings, planning, and decisions.

– Assist staff in client intake, brief case management, referrals, and data entry.

Competencies

Work Environment

This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.