At the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, we believe in kid-powered learning. We work hard every day to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. To accomplish this mission, we bring together a dynamic team of talented individuals whose passions range from exhibit design to the culinary arts, from developing engaging educational programs to offering only the best in customer service. If you like to work hard and play hard, we want to hear from you! We offer competitive wages and a supportive, rewarding, and FUN work environment.
The Children’s Museum has an opening for a Guest Services Associate to ensure a positive guest experience while welcoming and checking in all visitors to the Museum. It is the role of the Guest Services Associate to support all admissions, retail and Café operations while creating a presentable, welcoming environment through exemplary guest service.
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week – Sunday, Monday, and Friday required; with additional hours as needed to meet business needs for after hour events and special events.
Rate: $20.00/hour (additional $1/hour for bilingual proficiency)
Responsibilities
Requirements
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is an equal opportunity employer. The Museum is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to serving the needs of all our visitors and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age 40 and over, disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of The Museum to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Andrew Pasini (AndrewP@cmdenver.org) or Yasmin Diaz Mendias (YasminD@cmdenver.org) with Human Resources, 303-561-0138.
Three Birds Alliance (formerly Gateway Domestic Violence Services) is searching for a Case Manager!
WHAT WE DO
Since 1979, Three Birds Alliance has provided caring, comprehensive services and safe shelter to adults and dependent children fleeing domestic violence. Our 24/7 shelters offer licensed counseling, emergency and extended-stay care, and court advocacy services for victims of domestic violence and their families, in Arapahoe County, Colorado.
Working with Three Birds Alliance provides an opportunity to serve the community and support our mission to prevent and eliminate intimate partner violence through counseling, residential care, and empowering people for social change.
Learn more about us at: https://threebirdsalliance.org
THE OPPORTUNITY
Under the direction of Extended Stay Shelter Director, our Case Manager/Navigator provides case management services to victims of domestic violence that include crisis intervention, individual emotional support, advocacy and assist with gaining access to housing. Our Advocates are adept at handling crisis situations and working with diverse populations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION
The successful candidate:
Job title: Mountain Communities Coordinator – Triad Bright Futures
Guidance from (‘supervisor’): Triad Bright Futures Project Manager
‘Interview Us!’ Office Hours to be held on 1/23, 1/29, 2/3, 2/5, 2/7 . Sign up here! If you are unable to make it to the scheduled office hours, check out our Mountain Communities Coordinator Q&A document here.
Priority will be given to applications received by February 11, 2025.
Trailhead Institute is a public health institute whose mission is to advance innovation and collaboration in public and environmental health. As a fiscal sponsor of Triad Bright Futures, Trailhead provides administrative oversight for Triad Bright Futures staff. As an employee of Trailhead, the Mountain Communities Coordinator will help to further Trailhead’s mission, to build a regenerative organization that actively works to reverse historical inequities within public health and within our organization, and to operate in accordance with our organizational drivers of collaboration, capacity, and justice. This person will ensure that a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and equity is incorporated throughout all components of their work.
About Triad Bright Futures
A strong public-private partnership of Jefferson County community leaders launched Jeffco’s Bright Futures Roadmap in 2019, a county-wide vision of improved health outcomes for families with children prenatal to age eight. In 2022, these partners re-committed to the Roadmap and developed Triad Bright Futures to serve as the early childhood local coordinating organization (LCO) for Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties.
Triad Bright Futures works to implement the four “Cornerstones” defined in the Bright Futures Roadmap through engagement with community partners and families. Additionally, as the LCO, Triad Bright Futures implements the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) by supporting providers, growing capacity, and increasing access to a variety of high-quality early care and education options through a mixed-delivery system.
Position Summary
The part-time Mountain Communities Coordinator will develop and support collaborations across the mountain communities to ensure all children and caregivers have equitable access to early childhood programs and services including those outlined in the Bright Futures Roadmap. The Mountain Communities Coordinator will report to the Triad Bright Futures Project Manager and will serve as the liaison for mountain community families and childcare providers to the LCO.
This position will work a hybrid-remote/in-person schedule with a focus on Clear Creek, Gilpin and Western Jefferson Counties.
This position requires a self-starter who can:
Develop strong working relationships with community members, state partners, county agencies, public school districts and community-based organizations engaged in holistic family support in the mountain communities.
Convene and facilitate local partners to support implementation of the Bright Futures Roadmap and LCO-related activities and responsibilities, including setting goals, action plans and outcomes.
Conduct outreach to promote UPK enrollment, and other early childhood resources for families.
Engage with organizational partners that can promote UPK recruitment and enrollment.
Assist families in applying for UPK and connect childcare providers to resources to support their engagement in the program.
Support and coordinate with existing partnerships and efforts to increase childcare capacity in Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties.
Identify preferred communication strategies for the mountain communities and provide clear and dependable updates and feedback loops.
Partner with Project Manager and communications team to create marketing, outreach, and training materials relevant to the mountain communities.
Travel throughout Gilpin, Clear Creek and Western Jefferson Counties required.
3-5 years of early childhood or professional experience working with families, caregivers, and/or community members.
A degree in a field related to early childhood, human services, social work or related preferred.
Strong computer skills: Proficient in Office 365, databases, and Google Workspace. Comfortable working with online Zoom meetings and using backend features to promote participation and engagement.
Significant experience with early childhood, health, human services and/or education systems preferred.
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships and translate community ideas and solutions into actionable plans.
Detail-oriented creative problem-solver, collaborator and team player with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Experience working in community-centered or community-led environments. Ability to build trust with community members and manage power dynamics to ensure maximum inclusion and connection.
Experience managing projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Commitment to equity; experience working with people or communities of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Personal or professional knowledge of Gilpin, Clear Creek or Western Jefferson County preferred.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative, often virtual work environment.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings/ weekends.
Affinity for non-profit, entrepreneurial, community-based work environments.
Don’t check off every box in the requirements and skills listed above? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that marginalized communities – such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color – are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position working 24 hours per week with flexible hours between 8am and 5pm and some required weekend and evening events, outreach, or meetings with community partners. The applicant selected for this position must reside in Colorado. All business is conducted in Mountain Time.
Salary & Benefits
Hourly range for this position is $27.00 – $29.50 per hour for 24 hours per week. Trailhead Institute offers a generous benefits package including paid vacation and sick time (prorated for part-time employees), health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, a free RTD EcoPass, and a 401k with a 100% employer match up to 10% of compensation.
The salary for this position is provided by limited-term funding. If the funding ends, the position may be discontinued, and there is no guarantee for future employment with Trailhead Institute.
License and Proof of Insurance Requirement
If you will be using a personal vehicle to drive yourself for Trailhead Institute business, you must provide a valid driver license and proof of insurance. While access to reliable transportation is a must, having a driver’s license and/or personal vehicle is not a requirement for employment with Trailhead Institute.
To Interview Us
We will be holding five office hours between January 23 – February 7, 2025. The office hours are entirely optional, and they will not have any impact on applications, interviews, or candidate selections. These are intended to provide an opportunity for potential candidates to gain a brief understanding of the organization(s), the position, and to ask questions about the position. Check out our available times and sign up here!
If you are unable to make it to the scheduled webinar, check out our Mountain Communities Coordinator Q&A which we will update with questions and answers that arise after each session.
To Apply
Please apply online. You will be asked to upload your resume and job references. You will be given the opportunity to complete 5 questions in lieu of a cover letter.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to applications completed and received before February 11, 2025. Only electronic submissions are accepted.
This position includes work with children and families; therefore, we will be conducting a background check as a condition of employment. Please note that results from this background check will not immediately disqualify your application without a conversation.
Trailhead Institute is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or national origin. Trailhead Institute welcomes applications from all communities, educational backgrounds and life experiences.
This position includes work with children and families; therefore, we will be conducting a background check as a condition of employment. Please note that results from this background check will not immediately disqualify your application without a conversation.
Organization description
UpRoot Colorado increases the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers.
We envision a mindful, humane and equitable Colorado food system where everyone has access to locally-produced, nutrient-dense foods; where people are more connected to the sources of our food; and where farmers are valued for who they are: a cornerstone of our society.
UpRoot’s Gleaning & Food Systems Coordinators are responsible for our Gleaning Initiative in specific regions of Colorado: conducting outreach; connecting with farm partners and potential farm partners; connecting with fruit-tree stewards; recruiting and managing volunteers; coordinating and leading gleaning events to harvest surplus food from local farms and fruit trees; connecting and collaborating with hunger-relief partners to distribute gleaned food; writing, editing and sharing communications; and educating the community about our food system.
Primary responsibilities include:
Outreach & Communications
Event Coordination & Volunteer Management
Develop Volunteer Harvest Leader Program
Data Tracking & Program Administration
Other duties as assigned
Must haves:
Preferred:
UpRoot Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discriminatory practices against anyone on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and any other protected category. We value—and are working to create—a culture of equity, honesty, transparency, gratitude, clear communication, respect, and continuous learning. We acknowledge that food justice is not achievable without racial justice. It is important that the communities we serve are centered in our work. Therefore, people of color and people who have experienced nutrition insecurity are encouraged to apply.
Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $21/hour+ $1.00 Differential if Bilingual in English/Spanish
Work Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday; Day Shift
Direct Reports: 0
The Cretaceous/Paleogene (K/Pg) Postdoctoral Researcher will conduct research on the recovery of life, particularly Paleocene mammals, after the K/Pg mass extinction. This is a two-year term position with the possibility for extension. The successful candidate will be an outwardly focused paleontologist with a record of peer reviewed publications.
Job Class: Full-time
Hiring Range: $53,000 – $60,000/year
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, weekends and evenings as needed
Direct Reports: 0
Each year, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science interviews and selects 20 Teen Science Scholars to work as interns within the Science Division.
TSS is intended for high school students from underserved and/or underrepresented communities or schools. These internships provide hands-on opportunities to carry out scientific work alongside Museum scientists while exploring opportunities in museum and STEM careers. Scholars also participate in professional development activities, including public speaking, planning for college, and honing skills for joining the workforce. At the end of each session, Scholars celebrate and present their work and experiences during a Showcase event.
The Teen Science Scholar Program Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and logistical support to mentors and supervisors while also assisting the teens accepted into the program.
Job Class: Part Time
Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour
Work Schedule: This is a part time position that will last approximately from March to August 1st. Estimated schedule: Tues, Weds, Thurs, 8:30-3:30 and some Fridays, as needed.
Direct Reports: No direct reports.
Colorado Academy (CA) seeks a Director of The CA Fund to oversee the school’s annual campaign. The Director of The CA Fund is responsible for raising $2 million in unrestricted individual gift revenue through personal identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors. In partnership with the Director of Advancement, the Director of The CA Fund oversees and creates the annual campaign program strategy with a goal to build and enhance relationships with all constituents for the purpose of increasing financial support and enhancing engagement.
The role will partner with other Advancement team members and cross-divisional colleagues to sustain and increase philanthropic support among all constituency groups and to help inform strategic programmatic decisions. This is a year-round, full-time position that reports directly to the Director for Advancement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements
Qualifications
Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued, where rich curricular conversations are common, and where openness to growth is the norm. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Candidates are expected to carry out the mission of Colorado Academy, “Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” to support the vision of the school through print and digital platforms. Candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community, which includes attendance at major school events.
Colorado Academy (CA) is seeking a full-time Advancement Associate to join the School’s fundraising team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a creative and collaborative life-long learner who brings a data-forward, donor-centric approach to advance fundraising initiatives and deepen donor relationships. This position encompasses a variety of responsibilities that support all facets of the Advancement Department’s efforts, including annual giving, alumni relations, special events, and capital campaigns. This role will have a particular focus on data analysis and interpretation, reporting and metrics, integration of fundraising tools and technology to optimize donor engagement. This role requires a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of fundraising dynamics to drive growth and strengthen donor relationships. The Advancement Associate reports to the Director of Advancement and supports efforts of the Advancement team throughout all its fundraising functions.
Essential Functions
Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Data Analytics, Management & Strategy Development
Other
Requirements
Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued, where rich curricular conversations are common, and where openness to growth is the norm. Excellent interpersonal skills are required.
Candidates are expected to carry out the mission of Colorado Academy, “Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” to support the vision of the school through print and digital platforms. Candidates will be expected to share in the day-to-day life of the school community, which includes attendance at major school events.
While primarily an advocacy organization, Mental Health Colorado has recently expanded its mission to include direct service work in Arapahoe County. Through the Safer Housing initiative, we identify individuals with unmet health needs who are at risk of involvement (or further involvement) with the criminal justice system and provide housing, case management, and therapeutic resources to help them regain independence. This program has proven to be highly effective at changing lives for the better and has potential to be expanded into additional counties in Colorado.
The primary responsibility for this role will be providing oversight for the Safer Housing program/staff and acting as a liaison between Mental Health Colorado (MHC) leadership and the Safer Housing program/staff. The Senior Director may interact with Safer participants for up to 10% of the time, but will primarily focus on managing the administrative, compliance, and facilities requirements for the program. The Senior Director will oversee the financial, programmatic, clinical, and facilities components of our Safer Housing initiative as well as help to position the program for further growth and expansion into additional counties.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working closely with clinical leadership to establish and enhance clinical strategies, ensuring the program consistently meets high-quality care standards, and complies with all regulatory requirements, including Medicaid compliance.
Overseeing contracts held for the Safer Housing program to ensure that onsite partners are properly contracted, compensated, and evaluated for their contributions to the program outcomes.
Reporting on program outcomes to internal stakeholders, advocating about the program to external stakeholders, and brokering additional programmatic resources where needed.
Collaborating with MHC and programming leadership to develop strategic plans and define key milestones for the program’s success.
Maintaining a high-level overview of the budget and ensuring that financial reserves are adequate, Medicaid reimbursement is optimized and implemented as scheduled, and that expenditures remain within budget limitations.
Setting clear revenue targets, ensuring the organization’s financial diversification goals are achieved, and regularly reporting progress to MHC leadership and stakeholders.
Working in collaboration with the development team to shape funding strategies and to identify diverse funding sources that align with the organization’s financial goals.
Overseeing the management of the program and the operation of the facilities in partnership with MHC and program leadership.
Overseeing the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures to ensure they align with best practice as it evolves.
Monitoring program outcomes and making data-driven improvements.
Representing the organization to external stakeholders, including funders, government agencies, and elected officials.
Representing the organization to MHC leadership, including the MHC Board of Directors. This may include attending 1 board meeting a year to update members about Safer’s progress toward goals and financial milestones.
Supporting MHC’s advocacy for the program’s mission at local, state, and national levels.
Collaborating with other MHC departments (communications, development, Admin Hub) to ensure program integration.
Position may spend up to 10% of time directly interacting with Safer Housing participants.