Colorado Nonprofit Association

Garden Coordinator in Boulder County – Flexible Hours

Position Description

Our new garden Coordinator will work at 4-6 elementary schools across Boulder County to complete necessary growing season tasks with the possibility of 2 in Broomfield. The vast majority of the work is performed alone with guidance from our Garden Director. Garden Coordinators maintain our partner schools’ gardens in collaboration with parents, make weather-based adaptations, prepare for garden-based lessons, and complete miscellaneous duties. Candidate needs to be highly organized, capable of managing multiple tasks, have a willingness to learn, and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Spring Garden Setup & Maintenance

Preparing soil for summer planting

Preparing summer irrigation systems, with guidance from Garden Director

Removing weeds

Cleaning, repairing and storing hoop covers used in early spring

Maintaining Regular communication with school so that garden care is a collaboration between our non-profit and each school’s parent leadership

Summer & Fall Garden Maintenance

Setting up garden structures, wind protection, trellises, etc.

Performing weekly garden maintenance – weeding, reseeding, staking, thinning, pruning, training, irrigating, harvesting etc.

Building community enthusiasm for the garden by connecting with school staff and neighbors

Monitoring plants for pests, disease and soil problems

Amending soil, storing equipment and preparing irrigation for winter

Working with Garden Director to accomplish miscellaneous tasks

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with vegetable garden maintenance

Good stamina and strength, ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift 40 lbs

Flexibility, reliability, dedication, and enthusiasm for the mission of Garden to Table

Knowledge of vegetable plants

Possession of a valid Colorado driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle (Mileage will be reimbursed)

Regular access to a fully operational computer and cell phone

Ability to pass Boulder Valley School District background check – required by BVSD for anyone working with/around kids on school property

Willingness to use apps Slack and Airtable for staff communications

College degree is NOT required

Desired Skills & Abilities

Love of gardening and strong desire to learn more

Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills

Self-motivated, team player, flexible, outgoing, resourceful

Willing to engage with members of the public and school communities

Strong interest in plants, education, working outside, and environmental stewardship

Passionate about Garden to Table’s mission & vision

Detail-oriented in order to be attentive to changes in the gardens

Knowledge of Colorado weeds, pests, and disease

Comfort working around children / families and sensitivity to physical safety

Ability to speak Spanish a strong plus

Garden to Table is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status
 

Grants and Foundation Relations

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the attention of Terryh@centerofthewest.org

Conducts research necessary to identify prospective funding sources, specifically from government agencies and foundations. Maintains a timely list of general and specialized institutional needs and objectives requiring funding. Prepares and submits accurate, timely, and highly persuasive proposals in support of the Center’s needs. Helps the Center comply with all requirements of successfully funded restricted and unrestricted
grants and, in so doing, prepares for future requests from the same or related funding sources. Functions with access to all departments. Prepares and submits timely correspondence related to active requests and grant activity. Works closely with other Center staff and consultants to prepare and submit proposals and
reports.  

Job Duties:

• Maintains access to and knowledge of comprehensive information on potential funding sources including interest areas, levels of giving, dates of gifts, purposes, and relevant restrictions or requirements. 
• Creates an effective tracking system to alert department heads and other appropriate institutional staff
  of funding opportunity deadlines, application requirements, approvals, acknowledgments and accountability. 
• Prepares and submits grant applications and proposals from materials provided by department heads and project directors which meet the needs of the institution and the potential grantor.  
• Secures critical and pertinent information related to successful grant requests and their conditions and
  communicates it effectively to all appropriate staff, particularly department heads and the development and accounting offices.
• Works with project directors, accounting staff and others to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of each grant.  
• Collects appropriate information and produces appropriate reports on the impact of each grant.
• Researches new and additional sources of grant funding and establishes and maintains relationships with existing funders and potential new funders.  
• Promotes grant success within the Center audience and to the public in such a way as to encourage further grant success. 

Compentencies:

• Extensive research and grant-writing experience is preferred.  
• Demonstrates strong written communication and organizational skills along with excellent computer and word processing abilities. 
• Requires the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively with a variety of constituencies.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None 

Required Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business or related field from an accredited institution is required. 

Relevant grant-writing experience is preferred. 

Driver 4 OTR (Temp)

Overview:

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive. Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.

The Food Bank of the Rockies Driver 4 OTR (Temp) will join our team for a 3-month assignment. This position will be involved with many driving assignments such as over-the-road (OTR), Grocery Rescue routes, Mobile Pantry routes, and others. The Driver is responsible for delivering and picking up food products from various locations in the Western Slope area. This role regularly interacts with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas. Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Mission: We ignite the power of community to nourish people facing hunger

Values: Service; Integrity; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Collaboration; Innovation

Primary Responsibilities:

· Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53’ Trailer combinations

· Load the truck with outbound food products according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies

· Drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in the Western Slope and northwest Colorado. Over the road during the week, local pickups / Mobile Pantries on Saturdays.

· Unload and load food at the respective location, working closely with the Food Bank of the Rockies team, partner agencies, and volunteers

· Pick up donations at various Grocery Rescue donor locations for delivery to partners.

· Drive local routes to deliver food products to the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site; may deliver to 1-5 distribution sites per day

· Unload and distribute food at the respective Partner or Mobile Pantry site, working closely with the Site Coordinator and volunteers to set up distribution (unloading products, breaking down cases) and clean up (reloading products, breaking down recycling and trash) at each site

· Responsible for the overall Mobile Pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards

· Assist other Programs Department tasks, including but not limited to TEFAP & CSFP deliveries.

· Responsible for maintaining food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards

· Assist with breaking down pallets, disposing of waste, and collecting recyclable materials during and after each distribution

· Responsible for maintaining driver logs on ELD Systems, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations

· Assist with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts and sanitation, equipment, building, and grounds

· Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, cargo area, and food-handling equipment.

· Maintain receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site

· Maintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and warehouse sanitation

· Assist with all necessary record-keeping of inventory, surplus, and waste, as well as assisting with physical inventorycounts

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externally

· Exercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disability

· Demonstrated ability to work compassionately with a wide range of constituents

· Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous, and positive manner

· Excellent customer service orientation

· Strong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skills

· Demonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solver

· Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records

· Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload

· Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of the Rockies’ standards for integrity

· Ability to effectively communicate with, influence, and get work done through others

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics 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.

· Sitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittently

· Using office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer

· Works in a warehouse environment and is frequently outdoors

· Frequently lift or move 50 pounds

· Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack

Required Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent required

· Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and excellent driving record

· Must be 21 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:

· Minimum 2 years’ prior experience as Commercial Driver preferred

· Prior experience working in a warehouse environment strongly preferred

· Forklift experience and certification a plus

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Expected Hours of Work:

This temporary role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary each week and consist of weekdays, evenings, and occasional Saturdays.

Senior Director of Philanthropy

The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation is the supporting organization for the Denver Public Library. The Denver Public Library’s mission is to create welcoming spaces where all are free to explore and connect. Denver Public Library (library) has a budget of ≈ $100 million, has 27 branches, and employs almost 800 staff. The library has ≈ 2 million in-person visits annually, making it one of the most-visited cultural attractions in Denver.

The mission of the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation (Friends Foundation or Foundation) is to enrich our community by building support and raising money for the library’s programs and services. The Friends Foundation has ≈ $10 million in assets, has ≈ $3 million in annual budget, currently employs 9 staff and utilizes numerous volunteers. Key Foundation activities include fundraising, membership, book sales, events, endowment management and distribution, and advocacy. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that traces its roots to 1940 and is currently governed by a 19-member Board of Trustees.

Job Description
The Senior Director of Philanthropy is a producer/manager role with four primary
responsibilities:

1. Planning for and ensuring execution of plans so that desired goals are
achieved or exceeded in:
● Annual Giving,
● Membership,
● Major Giving,
● Planned Giving,
● Corporate Giving, and
● Special Events.

2. Achieving or exceeding annual revenue & activity goals from an assigned personal portfolio of constituents.

3. Managing the development team and Development and Events Committee (DEC) and ensuring each contributing member meets or exceeds their
revenue goals through membership, events, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations.

4. Working as an individual contributor, team member, and team leader (depending on the project or situation) to help the Foundation achieve short-,
medium-, and long-term goals.

Responsibilities and duties related to Annual and Membership Giving:
● Supervising the Manager of Philanthropy so that Membership, Annual Giving, and database goals are met or exceeded. This includes ensuring that:
○ Direct mail activity occurs to renew and acquire donations to achieve revenue, expense, and stewardship goals.
○ Other annual gifts (Memorial and Tribute Giving, unsolicited, etc.) are managed to achieve acknowledgment and stewardship goals.
○ The database system is maintained and enhanced so that the business and reporting needs of the Foundation are met.
○ Other databases for events, donor prospect research, peer-to-peer fundraising, etc. are managed and maintained to drive fundraising efforts.

● Assisting in Membership management with the Executive Director and Philanthropy Manager in membership goal setting and acquisition and
renewal strategies and process planning.

Responsibilities and duties related to Major Giving include:
● On own and through the management of team activity – cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors/prospects in-portfolio to achieve or exceed annual
revenue targets.
● Develop moves management plans for key donors and prospects.
● Writing, calling, and meeting in-person with donors and prospects in-portfolio throughout the identification, discovery, cultivation, ask, and stewardship
development cycle.
● Inviting Board and Committee members, library staff, and other Foundation staff to assist with donor interaction throughout the development cycle.
● Offering a range of opportunities to donors and prospects that match their interests in the Library. These opportunities may be restricted or unrestricted
funding and include annual gifts, multi-year gifts, capital gifts, planned gifts, sponsorships, and program support.
● Evaluating and renewing the portfolio on an as-needed basis.
● Documenting activity with donors and prospects in the Foundation’s donor database.

Responsibilities and duties related to Planned Giving include:
● Developing and executing an annual planned giving plan.
● Identifying in-portfolio planned giving prospects and submitting proposals to achieve annual planned-giving commitment goals and assisting other staff in
the same.
● Leading and ensuring the execution of at least one planned giving-focused event annually.
● Stewarding planned giving donors to ensure retention.

Responsibilities and duties related to the development team and Development and Events Committee (DEC) management include:

● Supervising the Corporate and Special Events Director so that corporate giving and event sponsorship goals are met or exceeded. This includes ensuring that:● The prospect pipeline is up to date and used for DEC meetings to complete outreach.● Ensuring the Corporate and Events Director actively manages and solicits their portfolio for sponsorships and corporate support.
● Assisting in the development and implementation of the Foundation’s annual operations plan & budget. Creating goals and metrics for the development
team that will help support and reach annual income goals.
● Developing and delivering reports to track progress toward goals.
● Tracking the development activity of the development team and ensuring the team is on track to meet or exceed revenue targets in annual, membership,
major, planned, corporate, and event giving.
● Set weekly meetings with other development team members to discuss development metrics and ensure the number of meetings and activities are
converting to realized income.
● Collaborate with the Executive Director to set weekly agenda, discussion, and training sessions that align with the events calendar and fundraising goals and
priorities for the following month/quarter.
● In partnership with the Marketing and Communications Director lead the end-of-year appeal and Colorado Gives Day strategies and activity in
alignment with the strategic and operating plans.
● Staff all DEC meetings and help support and drive fundraising efforts and success with the individual committee members.
● Meet regularly with DEC leadership to set priorities and agendas for upcoming meetings and develop talking points.
● Work with the director of events to track all gala sponsorships and pending asks through the committee, provide regular updates to committee members
about secured sponsorships, and track progress toward corporate and event revenue goals.
● Provide library updates and context so DEC committee members understand how they are supporting Denver Public Library’s vision and mission.

Responsibilities and duties related to working as an individual contributor, team member, and team leader to help the Foundation achieve short-, medium-, and
long-term goals include:
● Joining other Foundation and Library staff on in-person donor and prospect meetings.
● Staying current on the Library’s programs & services, and the Foundation’s practices, to accurately represent opportunities to, and build comprehensive
relationships with, donors and prospects.
● In conjunction with other staff:
○ developing and/or assisting in the development of collateral to be offered to donors and prospects;
○ developing and/or assisting in the development and execution of events; and,
○ advising on overall development, marketing, event, and other strategies.

● Attending and participating in library and Foundation events to advance the cause of the library and Foundation.
● Representing the Foundation and the Library so that others view the organizations positively.
● Enhancing the team experience so that the overall goals of the foundation are achieved.
● Partnering with library staff on external foundation-related work. This includes engaging with external foundation leaders in relationship building; and
reviewing grant requests and reports done by library staff.

The following experience, skills, personal characteristics, and qualifications are desired:
● Direct experience related to the summary above.
● The ability and desire to develop and execute strategies to accomplish goals. This role is both that of a thought leader and a producer.
● Project and Process management skills and experience to deliver desired outcomes on time and on budget.
● Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
● Ability and desire to work as an individual contributor, a team member, and/or a team leader, depending on the project and situation.
● An operating style that enhances both the achievement of desired results and the team experience.
● A track record of achieving tangible financial results through fundraising and donor relations.
● An interest and/or affiliation with the library field and the missions of the library and Foundation.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Contract Analyst

Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Analyst will support the institution’s and contract management functions. This role involves ensuring that all contracts comply with legal requirements and internal policies, conducting compliance audits, and providing training to staff. The Analyst stays current on and applies applicable state and federal related law. Serves as the primary point of contact for contract reviews and acts as aresource for institutional business leaders.  

Essential Duties

1. Reviews and negotiates contracts with vendors, suppliers, and partners. Ensures contracts comply with legal requirements and institutional policies. Identifying potential risks in contract terms, conditions and outcomes.
2. Maintains a database of all contracts and tracks key dates and obligations. 
3. Conducts contract audits and compliance reviews to identify and mitigate risks.
4. Conducts periodic assessments of contract review and management system to identify risks or opportunities for improvement.
5. Resonsible for the management of business associate agreements to ensure all privacy concerns, requirements, and responsibilities are addressed 
6. Provide support to departments and business leaders with contract related questions and issues. 
7. Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal and state privacy laws and accreditation standards, and monitors advancements in information privacy technologies to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
8. Assists with regulatory notifications within regulatory time frames when required.
9. Leads relevant policy development and revisions. Recommends applicable updates.
10. Assists in coordinating with external agencies such as the Office of Civil Rights, other legal entities, organization officers, and internal departments on documentation requests and submissions, preparing for onsite audit visits and corrective action plan responses.
11. Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of the departmental and institutional initiatives like data governance.  Key contributor to the achievement of the Department goals and objectives, ensuring effective day-to-day operations.

Other Duties
None

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health. 
2. Impact and Influence: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved. Taking advantage of opportunities to make a difference and have an impact. When used well, the intended outcome of this competency is the creation of goodwill, trust, and respect while motivating people to want to follow you even when they don’t have to.
3. Informing and Communicating: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
4. Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
5. Building Strategic Relationships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
6. Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
7. Managing Work and Time/Project Management: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Effectively manages project(s) by appropriately focusing attention on the critical few priorities; effectively creates and executes against project timelines based on priorities, resource availability, and other project requirements (i.e., budget); effectively evaluates planned approaches, determines feasibility, and makes adjustments when needed.
8. Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
9. Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility
None

Travel
Minimal

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures. 
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
2. Work Experience: 2 years of experience in compliance, privacy, audit, health information management, legal support or senior/executive administrative support, privacy, audit and/or investigative capacity in a healthcare setting required.
3. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Certification in Health Care Privacy and/or Compliance preferred (HCCA or IAPP).

Application Deadline: This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified. 

Vice President of People & Culture

DENVER RESCUE MISSION – Job Announcement

Position Title: Vice President of People & Culture

Reports to: Chief People & Culture Officer

Job Classification: Exempt; Full-time

Salary Range: $114,500 – $140,000

About Us: Denver Rescue Mission has been serving the most vulnerable in our community for over 130 years. Our history is rooted in a love of Christ and a commitment to share
that love with others. At multiple locations throughout our community, we help restore the lives of people experiencing homelessness and addiction through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional programs, and community outreach.

The Opportunity:

The Vice President of People & Culture (VPPC) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and is responsible for implementing strategic HR initiatives that align with the organization’s mission and vision. The VPPC will lead the P&C team and oversee the delivery of critical human resources (HR) services.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• People & Culture Strategy: Collaborate with SLT to strategically align HR initiatives with organizational mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, develop, manage the P&C team while fostering a culture of high-performance, accountability, collaboration, and Christian values. Provide leadership and guidance for P&C to manage day-to-day work and support fluctuations and prioritization in workload.
• Benefits and Leave Management: Guide benefits and wellness strategy to ensure competitive and value-added programs are in place. Oversee leave programs such as FMLA and Colorado FAMLI.
• Compliance: Monitor the organization’s adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, modifying policies and practices as necessary to maintain compliance.
• Employee Relations and Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture and ensure consistent and effective management of ER matters. Oversee unemployment insurance program.
• Operational Excellence: Leverage technology to optimize HR processes and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure accurate and secure management of all HR data and records. Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track HR performance and measure the impact of HR initiatives. Stay abreast of HR trends, best practices, and legal and regulatory changes to drive continuous improvement. Contribute to employer branding strategies that foster a ‘best places to work’ culture.
• Organizational Development: Oversee onboarding, succession planning, career pathing, and professional and leadership development programs to nurture talent while supporting long-term workforce planning needs.
• Performance Management: Develop and implement programs to drive employee development, engagement, and accountability.
• Risk Management: Oversee guest/participant, facility, volunteer, and employee safety and risk programs. Direct workers compensation program to ensure compliance and management of claims and costs.
• Talent Acquisition: Provide strategic direction on strategies to ensure recruitment and retention of top talent and alignment with the Mission’s long-term goals.
• Total Rewards: Oversee compensation and job classification program including guiding pay practices, managing compensation model updates, analyzing trends in compensation and benefits to ensure the organization attracts the best talent. Serves as the main point of contact and relationship manager with benefits broker, health insurance carriers, compensation consultant, and other partners.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Ten years of progressive HR leadership experience in a related environment. A combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Strong HR acumen; in-depth knowledge federal, state, and local employment and labor laws; and expertise in HR best practices and applications. Labor relations experience preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and project management.
• HR certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop HR programs and teams. Must be a strategic leader with the ability to implement tactically.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, analytical, problem-solving, and priority setting skills.
• Ability to quickly assess situations and make sound judgements, prioritize, communicate accurate and timely information, and manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to foster a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• High emotional intelligence, including but not limited to:
• Critical awareness and thinking.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build trusting, collaborative relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and manage crutial conversations.
• Ability to maintain composure and credibility.
• Executive leadership presence, ability to lead by example and excercise administrative courage.
• Ability to engage with, and provide thought partnership to, SLT and Board of Directors.
• Working knowledge of Office 365 applications. Proficiency in HRMS systems (such as Paylocity). Ability to use other technologies such project management and access card systems.
• Must be a Christian holding to the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith, expressed by a personal testimony and Christian conduct.
• Ability and desire to serve vulnerable populations in a humble, caring and non-judgemental manner.
• Ability to report to all facilities, respond outside of business hours, and in various weather conditions.
• Active Driver’s License and ability to travel to Mission facilities, and meetings, events, conferences, trainings, and other work-related functions. Travel may include within and outside of Colorado and overnight.

Cook I

This position is responsible for preparing quality foods, providing the highest customer service and supporting the DMNS cleanliness and sanitation guidelines.

Job Class: Full Time
Hiring Range: $21.00
Work Schedule: Open Availability
Direct Reports: This position has no supervisory responsibilities  

Essential Duties

• Executes daily food production ensuring that recipes are followed as directed by the culinary management team. Ensures all food prepared meets DMNS quality
• Knows and is able to describe what is being served, including all ingredients and some nutritional information.
• Engages with the guests and positively adds to their Museum experience.
• Professionally and courteous interaction with Museum guests and fellow staff.
• Achieves and maintains a clean and sanitary environment.

Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen at all times by keeping workspace and service area maintained and using the “clean as you go method”.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 years’ experience as a line cook in a high volume restaurant/cafeteria setting.
• Ability to pass a required Serve Safe Certification.

Ideal Candidate Will Be/Have

• Strong work ethic and passion for cooking
• Able to be Standing or walking up to 8 hours in a shift.
• Anticipates guests needs and reacts to any allergies and dietary needs both efficiently and quickly.
• Demonstrates and promotes safety awareness. Follows all health department rules and regulations.  

Grant Writer

Essential Functions:  

· Grant Writing and Management: Conduct entire grant writing, submission, and reporting processes 

· Research and identify new foundation prospects 

· In consultation with Director of Development, determine the most productive grants with the greatest ROI 

· Create a flow chart of grant-related activities and deadlines  

· Generate revenues that meet annual budget requirements for client programs and services through a timely submission of well-researched, well-written, and well-documented grant proposals 

· Work with the CEO, Director of Development, Finance Officer,VP of Programs and Services, and Program Managers to prepare and generate grant
proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations 

· Work with Data & Evaluations Coordinator and VP of Programsand Services to establish grant reporting guidelines/procedures 

· Maintain and implement funding calendar activities, including cultivation and stewardship activities 

· Maintain grant files of all current grants/funding amounts/reporting requirements 

· Participate in grant implementation meetings after grants are awarded 

· Complete interim and final grant reports summarizing relevant program data 

· Act as a liaison with program managers and staff to ensure grant proposals align with program goals 

· Identify funding opportunities to match new programs and client priorities  

· Engage with program officers at funding organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals 

· Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies/organizations 

· Participate in ongoing professional development 

· Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Accountabilities

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills: ability to be clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive 

· Highly organized: abilityto meet deadlines and work with tight time constraints 

· Flexibility and abilityto accept feedbackand adapt to changing circumstances 

· Excellent database management and computer skills,including Network for Good, Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, e.g. 

· Participation as an MRC team player by attending staff meetings and other organizational events and willingness to share knowledge and skills with others 

· A professional, positive, and polite attitudeand relationship with other MRC employees, volunteers, clients, and customers 

· Understandingand agreement to follow all policies, procedures & protocols of Mountain Resource Center 

Credentials, Experience, and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree  

· 3-5 years of experience in grant writing,and grant reviewing for a non- profit 

· Experience with writinggrants for a variety of audiences including foundations, federal, state, and local funding sources required 

· Proof and maintenance of proper legalauthorization to work in the United States  

Manager, Pet Admissions – Animal Shelter

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.

Purpose of Position: Directly lead, develop, oversee and evaluate the League’s Pet Admissions department. Create and innovate best practices and together with the team develop the future state of the pet admissions department at the Malone Center.

Responsibilities

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

• Ensure the highest level of people care is delivered to League patrons, staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and vendors. Assist with escalated patron issues.
• Lead, direct, and support the Pet Admissions processes to ensure the highest level of care is delivered to the League’s sheltered animals.
• Develop, train, and schedule Pet Admissions workflow to ensure productivity, and efficient use of resources for animals coming into or leaving the League’s care.
• Handle animals of varying species, size, and temperament daily in a caring, safe, and respectful manner. Train and oversee appropriate staff animal handling.
• Oversee the League’s Pet Assist program, providing temporary housing for owned pets.
• Adhere to and enforce all League safety, training, handling, and transportation protocols in order to ensure that the shelter environment is safe for animals, the public, volunteers and other employees. Wear required personal protective clothing, identification and safety equipment as defined by League policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with League team members to balance competing priorities, create organizational alignment, support strategic planning, execute upon organizational initiatives, and ensure alignment with core values, vision and mission. Participate in inter-departmental meetings and discussions to support and develop League initiatives.
• Design, develop and implement department standards and systems for accomplishing work. Develop SOPs and ensure they are updated, followed, and communicated with staff and volunteers.
• Monitor and evaluate program and process effectiveness, including statistical analysis, report creation, and implement improvements. Develop and fulfill realistic and ambitious departmental objectives and plans.
• Inform and monitor the departmental budgets. Manage utilization of department resources to maximize value, control expenses, and minimize waste.
• Manage daily operations by providing leadership and development to the staff. Provide clear direction and priorities. Ensure that roles and responsibilities are understood and carried out.
• Motivate and mobilize staff to act. Remove obstacles, coordinate work efforts when necessary and empower staff members within department. Manage and ensure the proper utilization and integration of department volunteers.
• Represent the organization internally and externally with integrity, serving as an ambassador of the League’s mission and brand. Manage external partnerships and vendors to provide services as needed.
• Oversee daily financial transactions.
• Manage and develop an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determine staff qualifications and competency: recruit, interview, hire, train, mentor, evaluate, coach, and manage performance.
• Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
• Perform shelter opening and closing duties as needed.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Leadership Key Competencies

• Project and Process Management
• Delivering Results
• Developing Direct Reports
• Building and Leading Effective Teams

Position Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Community Partnerships
• Conflict Management
• Financial Acumen
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Innovation
• People Development
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking

Compensation: $62,300 – $67,000 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Physical efforts may require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Occasional lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation. May travel by League vehicle to other shelters across the state and/or outside the state. Will be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as business operations demand.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on December 26, 2024.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience: Five years of related work experience including leading the work of others and progressively complex project or program leadership responsibilities. Three years’ experience providing customer service.
• Licensure / Certification / Special Training: None

Desired

• Experience with social welfare, social work, counseling, or other human-service experience a plus
• General knowledge of animal welfare field
• Bilingual speaking English and Spanish

Associate Manger, Animal Care – Animal Shelter

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 110 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. If you work well with people too, join our team and help us provide that voice.

Purpose of Position: Assist in the oversight of the Animal Care department, providing care to animals sheltered by the Dumb Friends League. Support the Manager of Animal Care to develop a compassionate, efficient, resilient, adaptive, and high functioning animal care team.

Responsibilities

• With the Manager, Animal Care, manages and develops an effective staff: providing effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determines staff qualifications and competency: recruits, interviews, selects, hires, trains, orients, mentors, evaluates, coaches, counsels, disciplines, and rewards. Establishes and monitors staff safety and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee care and treatment of shelter animals to ensure proper care and services are provided, and processes are smooth and efficient.
• Oversee department’s animal enrichment program.
• Ensure internal patron experiences with animal care reflect the League’s brand and core value, compassion always.
• Schedule staff and review productivity to best align people resources. Work with Team Leaders to create daily work plans ensuring maximum efficiency while maintaining high standards of animal care.
• Train staff and volunteers and assist with the creation of training plans and ongoing evaluation.
• Manage external vendors to provide services as needed.
• Inform budget and ensure expenditures stay within the operating budget.
• Serve as a safety officer for the department, responsible for understanding and ensuring compliance with OSHA, PACFA, and other applicable state and local agencies.
• Manage supply and product inventory and ordering.
• Oversee upkeep and maintenance of shelter equipment in use within department.
• Assist with the development of SOPs to ensure that they are current and communicated to and followed by staff and volunteers.
• Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Manage department resources to maximize value, control expenses and minimize waste.
• Perform euthanasia and related tasks.
• Regularly perform shelter opening and closing duties as needed.
• Represent the organization internally and externally with integrity, serving as an ambassador of the League’s mission and brand.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

• Integrity and Ethics
• Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
• Customer and Community Focus
• Emotional Intelligence
• Excellence

Leadership Key Competencies

• Developing Direct Reports
• Building and Leading Effective Teams

Position Key Competencies

• Project and Process Management
• Delivering Results
• Analytical Thinking
• Conflict Management
• Financial Acumen
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Strong Management skills
• Innovation
• People Development
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

• Team Leaders
• Animal Care Associates
• Shelter Assistants
• Animal Groomers
• Volunteers

Travel

• This position may require travel to different work sites

Compensation: $56,610.00 – $61,000.00 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

Performs work primarily in an office setting. Potentially prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive motion. May work in an area with high noise level. Potentially subject to animal bites and scratches. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Occasional lifting with reasonable accommodation.

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on December 26, 2024.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated success in customer service
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to organize work efficiently, set priorities and establish plans or timetables for achieving goals
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader capable of influencing and motivating others to success toward a common goal

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience leading the work of others

Desired

• Experience working with volunteers and the public
• Experience in veterinary medical field or animal shelter environment
• Experience developing and monitoring budget