Colorado Nonprofit Association
Associate Director – ROC Acquisitions, Financial Services, and Program Operations
The Mission of Thistle Community Housing is to create, manage and preserve quality, permanently affordable homes for working families, seniors, and people with disabilities. We are an affiliate of ROC USA, a national non-profit (ROC – Resident Owned Communities). Thistle is a Certified Technical Assistance Provider (CTAP) for ROC USA and helps residents of mobile home communities purchase their mobile home park.
ROC USA is a national, established, successful program with a network of organizations that help mobile home community residents form cooperatives and purchase their mobile home park. Cooperatives own a business operation rooted in democratic principles. This position supports members within the Cooperative. Thistle ROC, LLC is the sole representative of the program in Colorado.
SUMMARY OF JOB:
This is a full-time (36 hours/week), salaried with benefits in support of Thistle ROC. The Associate Director – ROC Acquisitions, Financial Services, and Program Operations is a critical leadership role within the Thistle ROC program. This position encompasses the management of ROC acquisitions, financial services, and a broad range of internal program operations, including vision casting, grant management, staff supervision, and budgeting. Additionally, this role involves leading operations and direct oversight of the ROC program both in acquisition and post purchase stages. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director and other key stakeholders to ensure the effective management and growth of Thistle ROC Program and portfolio. This job involves travel within the state of Colorado and occasional night and weekend work. This position requires the incumbent to reside in the state of Colorado upon the start date.
Key Responsibilities
Acquisition and Financial Management:
-Oversee the pre-purchase team and at times lead acquisition process for new ROCs, including financial analysis, due diligence, and strategic planning. This includes developing and managing budgets for ROC acquisitions, ensuring financial viability and sustainability.
-Coordinate with lenders, investors, and other financial partners to secure funding and manage financial risks associated with acquisitions.
-Oversee the development of project pro-formas and operating budgets for cooperative properties both acquisition and post-purchase.
-Review lender underwriting guidelines and ensure the successful closing of ROC acquisitions.
Organizational Operations and Financial Oversight:
– Design and implement tools to better communicate with external stakeholders regarding the financial health of the program.
– Advise the Director on all financial decisions, ensuring alignment with the strategic plan.
– Collaborate with the Director to develop and monitor program budgets.
– Oversee Thistle ROC onboarding activities, including supporting in the hiring processes, onboarding, employee handbook review, and maintenance of personnel files (excluding payroll and benefits).
Cooperative Development Management:
-Supervise Portfolio Impact Manager, Market Development & Acquisition Manager, and Pre-Purchase Process Manager, including developing annual work plans, assigning post-purchase parks, training on portfolio management, and evaluating performance.
-Contribute to the development of community trainings, materials, and resources for cooperative members.
– Support the Technical Assistance Team in regional training events and assist with early project feasibility analysis and evaluating project viability.
-Expand the organization’s knowledge of various cooperative models and ownership arrangements.
Stakeholder Engagement and Public Representation:
– Act as an ambassador at public and industry events, advocating for cooperatives as a viable strategy for economic enterprise.
– Promote the benefits of cooperatives, including their success in cost control, democratic governance, and their role in advancing shared objectives, particularly for underserved communities.
– Engage in public speaking events and training sessions to promote the Thistle ROC program and educate stakeholders on the benefits of resident-owned communities.
– Monitor local, state, and federal policies related to affordable housing and advocate for policies that support the sustainability of ROCs.
Risk Management and Special Projects:
-With the Financial Analyst, Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks within the ROC portfolio, developing and implementing risk mitigation plans.
-Oversee special projects, such as resident-owned community rent stabilization and infrastructure funding reviews, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines.
SALARY: $85,000-$95,000 per year
SUPERVISOR: Thistle ROC Director
DIRECT REPORTS: Portfolio Impact Manager, Market Development & Acquisitions Manager, Pre-Purchase Process Manager, Financial Analyst* & Part Time Grant Assistant* (*jointly with Program Director)
Education and Experience Requirements
Required:
– Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
– At least four years of recent experience in real estate, nonprofit management, and project management ideally providing leadership to staff in a supervisory role.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, project management software like Salesforce, Monday.com, Slack, etc.
– Strong knowledge of fiscal management, strategic planning, and general business practices.
Preferred:
– Experience in manufactured housing and cooperative business structures.
– Understanding of budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
– Experience with real estate financing, property management, or contractor negotiations.
– Familiarity with community or economic development organizations.
*While the above task list covers a wide range of responsibilities, the nature of this role may entail additional duties to support to various facets of the team and organization’s goals.
Preferred Competencies
· Bilingual literacy in English/Spanish
· Working with diverse, adult populations
· Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and reporting
Occupational Requirements
- In-person community visits
across Colorado are required several times per year.
- Access to reliable
transportation. Candidate must have valid driver’s license, current auto
insurance, vehicle registration, and a clean driving record.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel,
reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell, talk and hear.
- Employee must be able
to drive and must have their own vehicle to travel for work purposes
- Employee must have
valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle registration
and a clean driving record
- The employee must have
the ability to speak on the telephone, and communicate and exchange
information via email and other forms of communication
- The employee may be
exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally
exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold or heat
- The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
Supportive Services Lead
The Supportive Services Lead provides trauma-informed support for residents of Warren Village’s supportive housing project for families who have experienced homelessness or housing instability, with a preference for single parents. The focus of this role will be divided into four areas: 1) Conducts direct services through one-to-one case management support to a caseload of residents; 2)Building strong connections among residents, gathering their input on desired onsite programming, and coordinating with partner agencies to deliver enriching activities; 3) Leads program development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation efforts to ensure consistency among staff, including supporting crisis management during evening & weekend programming; 4) Collaborating closely with the Development Team, providing essential support for special events maintaining that resources and opportunities are allocated equitably to address the diverse needs of residents.
Warren Village recognizes that our backgrounds are broad, and our talents are many, from different lived experiences. We value and leverage our differences to encompass and reflect the communities we serve. We align our policies, practices, and resources so that people of all races, cultures, identities, and socioeconomic status may feel valued and respected.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Direct Services
- Conducts outreach, assessments, and individualized support to potential residents during the pre-lease-up and lease-up phases, including assisting in obtaining and preparing the required documentation to ensure alignment with housing voucher eligibility.
- Provides case management, Mobility Mentoring© coaching, and resource referral to residents as needed, assisting residents through problem-solving, direct support, intervention, de-escalation, and mediation, as necessary.
- Facilitates connections for residents to additional onsite programming.
- Provides coverage of front-desk responsibilities as necessary, ensuring seamless operations.
- Assists with intern task supervision.
- Fulfills essential documentation and reporting obligations.
Program Development, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Supervises a blend of navigation and residential engagement staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluation.
- Provides day-to-day support for staff ensuring implementation of emergency procedures and security protocols.
- Develops and monitors front desk processes and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and consistency among staff, optimizing resident and visitor experience.
- Develops diverse offerings of classes and workshops aligned strategically with Warren Village Family Services Department goals and the Bridge to Self-Sufficiency pillars: housing, family wellness, and parenting, physical and mental health, financial literacy, education, employment, and career readiness, and community building, incorporating resident voice, participation, and feedback into the development process.
- Develops working relationships with community agencies to plan, execute, and manage logistics for onsite engagement opportunities aimed at enhancing community cohesion and resident well-being.
- Implements schedules to ensure seamless execution of programming and services, volunteer support, and resident communication.
- Oversees the data collection, program attendance, and program evaluation efforts for programming.
- Works collaboratively with the Volunteer Coordinator and Community Engagement Coordinator on fostering a culture of volunteerism by creating opportunities for volunteers to engage and support staff, programming, and special resident events; attends all scheduled events and supports with the planning and execution of special events.
- Consults closely with the Community Engagement Coordinator to procure donations, ensuring a consistent supply of items needed for on-site operations and food pantry.
- Develops curriculum and facilitates workshops, as needed.
Leadership
- Serves as a liaison between navigation and residential engagement staff with other staff on property, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
- Serves as lead for crisis management during evening & weekend adult programming.
- Fosters cross-site collaboration by connecting with other Warren Village Leads to share best practices and leverage collective insights
- Supports in the development and administration of program budgets.
- Maintains open channels of communication and sharing of information with the Director of Supportive Services and other Warren Village staff to collaboratively ensure the development of goals, aligned with Warren Village’s overarching strategic vision.
- Uses data-driven insights to inform decision-making and prioritize improvement efforts aimed at optimizing engagement and resident satisfaction.
- Covers department administrative needs, on a rotating basis, such as distribution of mail, staff kitchen duties, donations organization and distribution, and basic office processes.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Committed to Warren Village’s mission and culture with a strong belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing lived experience and strengths
- Familiarity of supportive housing and its integration within the continuum of care, including familiarity with Coordinated Entry System, a Housing First approach, and harm reduction principles.
- Ability to design, implement, and facilitate community activities, classes, and workshops tailored to the needs of homeless populations and low-income, culturally diverse communities.
- Knowledge of asset-based community development and/or other community-centered models of building an intentional community that centers resident leadership/voice.
- Demonstrates skill in forming and sustaining effective partnerships with various stakeholders, including community organizations, service providers, and residents, to enhance collaborative efforts and achieve shared goals.
- Knowledge of engaging with, building rapport with, and facilitating group activities
- Empathetic, respectful, and non-judgmental while maintaining professional boundaries in all interactions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills encompassing conflict resolution and crisis management, with adaptive problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments.
- Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and confidentiality, while also being independent and self-motivated, collaborative, creative, and accountable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technology systems.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field; or 8 years of work experience in one or more of these fields.
- One year of experience supervising staff.
- Experience in program coordination and/or development.
- Experience working with culturally diverse people.
- Experience in managing crises effectively, particularly with adults.
- Experience in case management with a strong knowledge of resources.
- Ability to work regular evenings and occasional weekend hours within the work week.
Preferred education eligibility requirements (Certifications, Licenses, etc.), and/or experience:
- Fluency in both English and Spanish languages, proficiently communicating verbally and in writing
- Lived experience in homelessness and/or housing instability, including alumni of Warren Village.
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certification.
- Experience providing case management, coaching, and resource navigation to homeless populations and low-income, culturally diverse communities and/or to residents in care/treatment settings or supportive housing environments.
- Experience facilitating community activities, classes, and/or workshops for homeless populations and low-income, culturally diverse communities.
- If driving is required, the employee must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive Warren Village vehicles.
Work Environment:
The working environment is typically that of an office using a personal computer, telephone, and other equipment.
Physical Demands:
Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 lbs. Primarily a stationary position. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office/facility to access file cabinets, storage spaces, access units and building spaces by utilizing stairs, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
HR Generalist
About WorkLife Partnership
Since it was founded in 2009, WorkLife Partnership has partnered with 100+ companies across the U.S. to help over 13,000 employees overcome challenges to work and life stability. We are a Denver, CO-based social enterprise dedicated to creating socially sustainable communities and thriving workplaces. We are Brave, Enthusiastically Entrepreneurial Connectors who seek to Cultivate Potential in ourselves and others.
Our Core Values
Brave
Cultivating Potential
Calm Resilience
Connection
Enthusiastically Entrepreneurial
Data Storytellers
The Human Resource Generalist will be a team of one responsible for running daily HR functions including payroll administration, total rewards oversight (including comp, benefits, recognition programs, employee perks, leave programs, etc.), recruitment, new employee set up and onboarding, performance management, employee relations, risk mitigation, and company policy and procedure compliance. The HR Generalist will report to the Operations Director and will be responsible for aligning people and culture initiatives with organizational strategy.
Location: Denver, CO
This is a hybrid position. The HR Generalist will be expected to work from our Denver-based office one day per week or as needed; all other work may be performed remotely.
Essential Duties
- Manages semi-monthly payroll process
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Initiates new hire onboarding including systems, benefits, policies and procedures
- Manages employee termination process and off-boarding
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, performance and talent management; recognition, and culture
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants and employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Manages learning and development initiatives including both internal and external trainings
- Ensures People Processes align with WorkLife diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging goals
Desired Experience and Core Competencies
- 3+ years in an HR generalist or HR business partner role
- 3+ years processing payroll, rewards administration and benefits management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to act with integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
- Skilled in end-to-end recruiting processes and best practices
- Proficiency with HRIS and talent management systems
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Willingness to serve the people who power the organization and the people we serve
- HR industry certification preferred but not required
- Experience supporting a small company or nonprofit organization is strongly preferred
Communication: Ability to communicate and build relationships with a wide variety of constituents.
Decision-Making: Able to make independent but defensible decisions; understands when to bring in others for input.
Agility: Be able to meet challenges flexibly and openly; able to shift with changing business priorities and dynamics and deal calmly with ambiguity.
Discreet: Respects access to confidential and sensitive information and manages this access with the utmost of professionalism.
Solution-oriented: Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving.
Commitment to cultural humility and equity: Strives to identify internal and organizational biases and implement actionable steps toward diversity, inclusion, and equity.
WorkLife Partnership’s critical talent:
- Has the ability to evolve with the business
- Understands how to balance commercial relationship management with mission
- Can synthesize our competitive advantage
- Is solutions-minded, asks “why? and “why not?” and has an ability to keep projects moving and get stuff done
- Possesses an organization-first attitude; brings servant leadership
WorkLife’s team members identify our greatest strengths as: A shared understanding and deep commitment to our mission, company goals and core values; a willingness to pivot and change when things aren’t working; transparent and honest communication; and a culture that supports individual growth.
WorkLife Partnership values the lived and learned experience of all candidates and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage qualified candidates with all different experiences and backgrounds to apply.
Compensation and Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package to our employees. The starting salary range for the HR Generalist is $65K-$78K annually (DOE).
Web Maintenance Contract 2025
The Colorado Grants Guide ® (CGG) is Colorado’s premier grant research tool and database that contains more than 1200 funders and grants. The CGG is a valuable tool in helping build an equitable grant landscape and helps build the grant-making capacity of nonprofits, which is central to the mission of the Community Resource Center (CRC). The CRC believes in the power of nonprofits to affect change and support thriving communities. Unique to Colorado, this online website helps nonprofits save time, money and energy while researching grant funding. WordPress and the Colorado Grants Guide® site require monthly updates, backups, security checks and maintenance. To that end, we are looking to contract with a WordPress/web development firm that will do a specific number of hours per month covering the following services: Web hosting, SSL Certificate, Backup/Security, WordPress Updates, Plugin Updates, Bug Fixes, accessibility, etc… Full RFP is at: https://guide.crcamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Web-Maintenance-RFP-2025.pdf
Code Compliance Officer I/II
LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT:
CSWB is committed to a diverse and equitable workforce. We actively seek people from excluded and stigmatized communities. CSWB honors the value and insight lived experience can offer in a workplace setting; therefore, we recognize lived experience with the justice system, poverty and homelessness, and/or behavioral health towards Qualifications for Success.
Code Compliance Officer I: A Code Compliance Officer I performs a variety of duties necessary to execute the County’s Code Compliance programs. They execute a range of tasks involved in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of zoning regulations, and environmental blight. This position reports to the Code Compliance Supervisor.
Code Compliance Officer II: Code Compliance Officer II is an Advanced Level class position of the Code Compliance Officer Series classification and employees in this class perform and execute the duties of Code Enforcement Officers I. as well as a variety of duties necessary to execute the County’s Code Compliance programs and International Property Maintenance Code. They perform a variety of duties involved in the investigation of potential violations and the enforcement of zoning regulations, environmental blight and property maintenance codes. This position reports to the Code Compliance Supervisor.
**Hiring is based on qualifications and level of experience**
Examples of Duties for Success – ALL LEVELS:
- Investigate/inspect complaints of zoning violations, property maintenance codes, and environmental blight; issue letters to property owners notifying them of violations as appropriate; affix notices of violation on a property to abate zoning violations and blight; conduct follow-up investigations to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances.
- Inspect existing buildings for change of use, occupancy, or compliance with applicable ICC codes and ordinances.
- Issue “Notices to Comply” on violations; maintain records of historical facts for possible legal actions.
- Perform and coordinate inspection activities with other county departments and outside agencies as required.
- Remove and/or cover graffiti from County, public, private, and commercial properties using a variety of specialized equipment and chemicals/solvents following all procedures and policies of the graffiti removal process.
- Responds to parking violations and complaints.
- Remove non-approved signs and posters from County property.
- Provide information to the public regarding services offered by the Neighborhood Services Division.
- Research records for legal descriptions of property, owner’s records, and zoning regulations; research and collect data to determine accurate mailing addresses for alleged violators.
- Coordinate blight clean-up orders and secure vacant properties with outside contractors.
- As appropriate, prepare documentation for submission to the County Attorney to file a complaint for noncompliance; testify in court as necessary on behalf of the County.
- Provide information to violators, the public, business community, and other government agencies regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; respond to questions, complaints, and inquiries.
- Maintain a log of inspection activities performed regarding the findings of daily inspections.
- Perform searches of legal records for names of property owners not in compliance with construction regulations.
- Perform minor maintenance on an assigned vehicle.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.
Additional Duties for Success – Code Compliance Officer II:
- Inspect the demolition and removal of structures in the county.
- Maintain records of historical facts for possible legal actions.
- Research problems and complaints regarding residential buildings, building construction, and code compliance.
- Coordinate clean-up orders and securing vacant properties with outside contractors. As appropriate, prepares documentation for submission to the County Attorney to file complaint for noncompliance; testifies in court as necessary on behalf of the County.
- Provides information to violators, the general public, business community and other government agency’s regarding codes, laws, and ordinances; responds to questions, complaints and inquiries.
- Maintain files and records related to complaints, citations and violations; prepares a variety of written reports, memorandums and correspondence.
Qualifications for Success
Qualification for Success – All Levels:
- Ability to learn and apply basic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, property maintenance, and blight.
- Engage in safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement. Use all required safety equipment.
- Apply safe driving principles and practices when operating a motor vehicle.
- Ability to learn, interpret, and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Learn court procedures, including, but not limited to, citation issuance and obtaining various types of inspection warrants and court documents.
- Work independently with minimum supervision and engage in problem-solving throughout the day.
- Ability to learn the operation of computer and County-supported software, including MS Office Suite, Accela, JD Edwards, E-Docs, and other software used in the Community Safety and Well-Being Department, including the use of a noise meter and iPads and cameras for field inspections.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make presentations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Coordinates with other agencies regarding a variety of matters including joint inspections.
- Ability to operate a noise and/or light meter.
Additional Qualifications for Success – Code Compliance Officer II:
- Learn the operation of computer and County-supported software, to include MS Office Suite, Accela, JD Edwards, E-Docs and other software used in the Community & Economic Development Department, including the use of iPads for field inspections.
- Coordinates with other agencies regarding a variety of matters including joint inspections.
- Ability to remain motivated and dynamic and engage in problem-solving throughout the day.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of advanced codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, property maintenance, and blight.
- Apply principles, practice, methods, and techniques of zoning and property maintenance code violation investigation and enforcement.
- Engage in safe and efficient work practices as they relate to code enforcement and property maintenance.
- Apply basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Ability to operate photography equipment.
- Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment.
- Learn County codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to zoning, property maintenance and blight abatement.
- Learn, interpret, and apply State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Learn court procedure, including, but not limited to, citation issuance and obtaining various types of inspection warrants and court documents.
- Maintain and update records, logs, and reports.
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and requests for service in a fair, tactful, and timely manner.
- Work independently with minimum supervision.
- Enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact, always maintaining excellent customer service whenever possible.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; make presentations. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Take proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Use all required safety equipment.
More Qualifications for Success
Code Compliance Officer I:
Experience: Two (2) years of experience working with the public and in the interpretation of rules, laws, or procedures including investigating allegations
Academic Experience:
Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Events Production Assistant
About Denver Botanic Gardens: Green inside and out, Denver Botanic Gardens was founded in 1951 and is considered one of the top botanical gardens in the United States and a pioneer in water conservation. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Gardens has a robust living plant collection, natural history collection and art collection along with temporary art exhibitions. The Gardens is a dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the heart of the city, offering unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family – as well as world-class exhibitions, education, and plant conservation research programs.
For more information, visit us online at www.botanicgardens.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking a Seasonal Events Production Assistant in our Events Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:
Position Summary
This position supports the Public Events team at York Street to install and strike lighting, sound, prop, and scenic design elements for our immersive nighttime events Glow at the Gardens and Blossoms of Light. This position also assists with operating, executing, and technical troubleshooting for Glow at the Gardens and Blossoms of Light. This job requires a flexible schedule that includes availability for daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts in various environments including indoors, outdoors, and all-weather conditions.
Requirements
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Installs and strikes assigned elements of event equipment including lighting and sound equipment, props and scenic décor, signage, barricades, event supplies, and more.
- Executes nightly event duties for assigned shifts of Glow at the Gardens and Blossoms of Light. Duties will include but are not limited to maintenance and troubleshooting of décor, lighting, and sound elements, signage placement, setting pathway closures, and adapting the events for poor weather conditions in consultation with full-time Events and Security staff.
- Participates in event safety procedures including but not limited to snow removal, ice mitigation, and guest relations.
- Leads volunteer pumpkin carvers & manages production of carved jack-o’-lanterns in preparation for Glow at the Gardens.
- Assists in resolving minor guest issues in a positive, disarming manner.
- Assists with inventorying, sorting, organizing, and packing event supplies at both onsite and offsite storage facilities.
- Completes assigned production work in preparation for Glow at the Gardens and Blossoms of Light. Duties may include building props/scenic elements, scenic painting, preparing lighting and sound equipment for installation, and more.
- Communicates progress and questions on all projects via Wrike, the team’s cloud-based project management system.
- Occasionally supports private events team to set up and assist with crowd management for clients hosting weddings, celebrations of life, corporate events, or other.
- Follows radio communication procedures and policies.
- May assist with basic administrative duties in the events office.
- Regular attendance at the worksite is required.
- All Gardens employees must be committed to the mission of connecting people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
Position Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must be comfortable operating ladders, electric pallet jacks, golf carts, power tools such as drills, hand tools, handheld saws, etc.
- Basic skills in electrical systems for lighting and sound installations required.
- Basic skills in theatrical carpentry, prop-making and scenic painting strongly preferred.
- Mechanical aptitude preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as event instructions, safety rules, operating guidelines, and installation diagrams.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Must be able to complete highly physical labor multiple days in a row outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be physically able to work on hands and knees, as well as at heights from ladders.
- May be asked to wear a respirator on painting days.
- Must have proven excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills in dealing with the public.
- Ability to maintain stability under pressure and able to deal well with stressful situations.
- Ability to be flexible and willing to modify plans when necessary, throughout the day.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite products, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook and Teams.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
- Must be a positive representative of the Gardens both internally and externally at all times.
- Must work with respect and cooperation at all times with fellow employees and the public.
- Must be committed to working safely at all times.
Experience/Education:
- High school diploma / GED and/or combination of education and equivalent experience is required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in theatrical production (lighting, sound, carpentry, painting, prop-making, production design) is required.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Travel:
Up to 10% travel required. Requires the ability to travel to offsite warehouse storage unit.
Come work for a place that offers you SO much more than just a paycheck!
Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist
Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY?
Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal
justice system?
Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door?
*No previous experience required!
Make a difference by working with a company
committed to enhancing client’s success. RISE UP with us by
incorporating our values every day.
Respect
Integrity
Service
Empathy
Understanding
Professionalism
Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides
services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado
including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation
supervision and community corrections.
Starting Pay:
$18 – $20.70/hr (based on
shift differential)
Locations Available:
Lakewood, CO
Henderson, CO
Boulder, CO
Greeley, CO
Pueblo, CO
Hours:
Day, Swing, and Overnight positions available based on location
Application
Deadline: Open until filled
OVERVIEW
Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of
the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and
enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential,
non-residential and out client services clients.
- Support,
promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of
Intervention Inc.
- Reflect
Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity
and respect.
- Educate clients
and ensure compliance with facility policies, rules and regulations
- Conduct
internal and external rounds and headcounts throughout the facility to
ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
- Support
acceptable and issue sanctions for unacceptable
behaviors through application of behavioral guidelines
- Monitor testing
of same sex clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer
- Perform pat
searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband
and ensure clients are adhering to policies
- Regular and
predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school
diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
- 2
years customer service and/or security experience, including
experience working with people in stressful and/or crisis situations
SKILLS
- Basic ability
to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of
software programs and databases
- Ability to
communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to
remain calm and deescalate stressful situations
- Knowledge of
the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques
and practices for the client population.
- Ability to
interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company
staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
- Must pass
background check and have ability to access state criminal databases
- Ability to walk
about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently
- Ability to lift
and move furnishings while conducting searches
- Ability to lift
and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
- Valid driver’s
license preferred
Benefits Specialist
What Success Looks Like In This Job
Under guidance from the Benefits Manager and Benefits-LOA-ADA Administrator, perform a variety of professional and technical work involved in the administration of the Adams County benefit programs, early retiree/Medicare programs, leave of absence and ADAAA.
Examples of Duties for Success
- Essential Duties:
- Complete administration of all benefit programs to ensure compliance with regulations and plan provisions (includes vendor communication, invoice reconciliation, draft communication materials, plan document review, answer questions, etc.).
- Act as main point of contact for employee questions, problem resolution, file feed monitoring, data entry.
- Assist the Benefits Manager and Benefits-LOA-ADA Administrator with open enrollment and project implementations.
- Complete administration of leave of absence (including FMLA, all applicable state/local leaves, Adams County policies) and ADAAA.
- Provide exceptional service to all customers.
- Presentations (drafting of and presenting).
- Continual improvement of and documentation of benefit programs, processes.
- Continual education of self on governmental regulations and practices that effect benefits, leave of absence and ADAAA.
- Act as back-up for other team members when they are not available and assist others with their workload when needed.
- Other Duties:
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications for Success
Knowledge of:
- Current principles and practices of human resources administration.
- Current principles and practices benefit administration including benefit plans options and programs.
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances (including FMLA and ADAAA).Skills and Abilities:
- Self-motivated, display initiative
- Write clear, concise and grammatically correct communication pieces.
- Present (either in person or via remote means) in an articulate, clear and professional manner.
- Communicate orally clearly and concisely.
- Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Understand complicated benefit programs, regulations and leave/ADAAA laws.
- Interpret and understand pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
- Participate in developing operational reports and recommendations.
- Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Office.
- Operate all office equipment required to perform essential functions.
More Qualifications for Success
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Experience – At least three years of benefits/LOA/ADAAA administration. Must have intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office that allows for efficient administration of programs. A minimum of three years of experience with an HR information system. JD Edwards preferred. Proficiency in HR information systems report writing.
- Education – High school diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred. CBP, CEBS or PHR certifications preferred.
- Background Check – Must pass a criminal background check.
- More Qualifications for Success – This position will require some travel between locations. The locations are all located within Adams County, Colorado. Candidate should have the ability and means to travel as needed for the position.Physical Demands:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Work in a standard office and/or home office environment.
- Lift/push/pull up to 30lbs infrequently.
- Work at a computer at least 8 hours per day.
- Be on phone frequently.
- Reach/grab/bend/twist as needed.
Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
HEALTH CARE DATA ANALYST
Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC)
Job Announcement
Position Title: Health Care Data Analyst
Reports To: Manager of Analytics and Reporting
Job Classification: Exempt / Full-time
Location: Hybrid, (1) day per week in office, located in Glendale, CO
Salary: $69,000 – $84,000 annually and DOE
About Us:
The Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) is an independent non-profit that equips partners and communities in Colorado and across the nation with the resources, services and unbiased data needed to improve health and health care. As the designated administrator of Colorado’s All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD), CIVHC oversees the collection of health care claims from Colorado’s public and private health care insurers and uses that information to promote price transparency, inform policy, advance health equity, conduct research, and much more. We are objective, solution-oriented, and maintain the highest integrity in the work we do.
The Opportunity:
As part of the Analytics and Reporting team, the HealthCare Data Analyst will support research, analytics, and reporting to put the CO APCD data into action. In addition to the technicalexpertise requirements, this position contributes to problemsolving and the success of the team and CIVHC.Professional experience interacting with health care professionals, academics, and community groups, and connecting data and analyticsto health is not required but would be a significant benefit.
Success in this position will be measuredby the quality of analytics and reporting produced, including compliance, accuracy, comprehensiveness, documentation, and usability.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
· Project scoping and planning.
· Data scrubbing and validation.
· Transform complex healthcare data into useable formats using standard production tools (SQL, SAS, R, Tableau).
· Clearly communicate analytic results orally and in writing.
· Answer real-world questions about healthcare data that other staff and data users can understand.
· Develop reports and data tools that are easy for the user to interpret.
· Document methodology clearly so that data users can interpret and/or create results.
· Consistently engage and collaborate with others in CIVHC.
· Critical thinking and asking questions.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree is preferred; eight years of directly relevant experiencecan be accepted in lieu of education.
· At least three years health care claims analysis.
· Experience working with bigdata in an enterprise data warehouse environment.
· Analytic andreporting experience using SQL, SAS, Tableau, “R”).
· In-depth knowledge of claim billing and processing.
Grants Specialist
Apply by: 8/22/2024
HIRING RANGE: $30.96 – $38.15/hr
The Grants Specialist financially supports the efforts of the City of Lakewood’s staff, programs and services through research, development, and coordination of prospecting and applying for grants from private, corporate, state and federal government sources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential duties of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Develops funding plans for City departments and divisions as appropriate. Works with City staff to identify fundable projects and conducts research to prepare grants on local, state and federal levels as well as to private and corporate foundations.
- Interprets grantor guidelines, regulations, and procedures in order to provide technical assistance with application and reporting processes, and acts as the primary liaison to resolve related issues and concerns.
- Facilitates and acts as liaison with assigned specialty areas across City departments and divisions for grant compliance and reporting, reviews grant reports as required and maintains files for grant awards.
- Builds strong working relationships with metro area foundations by establishing opportunities to meet and provide general information on the City of Lakewood.
- Coordinates and maintains a resource library and donor management system.
- Maintains an active role in the fundraising community, remains abreast of new developments, and practices new ideas as applicable.
- Prepares and disseminates reports and information as needed.
- Prepares awards and recognition applications as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
Supervision Received: Resource Development Supervisor. May take direction from Grants Administrator.
Supervision Exercised: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Solid knowledge of grant writing fundamentals and ability to interpret federal, state and local government regulations regarding project eligibility and grant administration.
- Ability to understand and apply complex guidelines, and to do additional independent research as necessary to ensure thorough and accurate comprehension.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to present complex information in a clear manner, strong grammar skills, solid leadership skills, and high level of diplomacy.
- Effective organization and time management skills, including ability to track complex multi-part proposals and adhere to time-sensitive deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse audiences, including donors, foundations, program staff, private residents, community groups and all levels of the organization.
- Ability to perform individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively and remain flexible.
- Ability to transport oneself to off-site locations as required.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Technological Skills
- Efficient PC skills, including proficiency in MS Office suite.
Education and Experience
An equivalent combination of related education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability required to effectively perform the functions of this position may be considered, as determined by management.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, English, Nonprofit Management, Political Science, Public Administration, Marketing, Business Administration or other related discipline.
- Experience: Three or more years’ experience in grant writing, fundraising, or similar role.
Certification/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record are preferred.
Must successfully complete and maintain required state or departmental physical standards and certifications.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
LIGHT WORK: Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
Physical Demands
- Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
- Sit, stand or be stationary
- Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
- Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, grasp, move, feel, inspect, etc.
- Walk, ascend, descend on both even and uneven terrain
- Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
Environmental Conditions may include
Physical Requirements – No Physical Needed
- Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or positions from all levels up to 30 lbs with or without assistance
The City of Lakewood is a drug-free workplace that provides employment opportunities in compliance with all pertinent federal, state, and local laws. All Lakewood employees are expected to work and complete all tasks in a safe manner consistent with training, standard operating procedures, City or Department policies, and common sense. Working in a safe manner includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all City and/or Department safety rules. Horseplay on-the-job is strictly forbidden. The failure to work in a safe manner, use PPE, follow standard operating procedure, or comply with a safety rule will result adverse employment consequences ranging from verbal discipline to termination from employment, including any applicable reduction in benefits under the Colorado Workers’ Compensation Act. Employees are also expected to encourage safe work practices by all co-employees, and to report any unsafe work practices immediately to a supervisor.
The City of Lakewood celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion in all areas of our workforce. Accordingly, the city is committed to creating, nurturing and sustaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our community and employees.
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.