Who We Are
Engineers Without Borders USA exists to help build thriving communities around the world. We build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. We celebrate the joy that comes when communities get safe water flowing for the first time, light that now shines where it was dark, and bridges and pathways that connect to new opportunities. Our team is committed to community engineering to make a meaningful, lasting, and positive difference that elevates the leadership and autonomy of our partner communities. We are part of an equitable, global network of organizations that focus on community engineering to promote social justice.
We mobilize thousands of volunteers every year to respond to underserved and overburdened communities’ engineering needs.
Join Our Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join EWB-USA and contribute to meaningful impact through our international program!
The International Program Coordinator is part of a team of qualified engineers and professional staff tasked with developing and implementing strategies (programmatic and financial) to advance EWB-USA’s mission and vision. This position will provide critical coordination, support, and management to our purposeful partnership model and volunteer engagement with international projects.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
EWB-USA will be hiring two international program coordinators. Overall duties for the two coordinator positions are listed below; however, specific tasks and responsibilities will be divided between the positions.
Minimum Requirements
Desired Skills and Attributes
Physical Demands and Work Environment (with or without accommodation)
Travel Requirements
Location
EWB-USA’s Vision for DEI: In support of EWB-USA’s mission and vision, EWB-USA believes in the utmost importance of creating a safe space for all staff, volunteers, and partners to learn, grow, reflect, and feel free to be their authentic selves. We envision an EWB-USA that is a champion of DEI in the engineering industry and sets a positive example of true commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Engineers Without Borders USA is an equal opportunity employer.
he Nonprofit Learning Lab is a national nonprofit that trains leaders in the nonprofit sector. This role serves in a technology coordination position for our virtual events. We host about 8-10 virtual events a week. Each event runs in length of 45 minutes to 2 hours. The person in this position must have experience with Zoom. This position reports to the Operations Director and works in collaboration with our full team.
Areas of Responsibility:
Program Support:
Work Environment: This is a work from home position. Individual in this position must be working in a quiet environment during working hours.
Hours: 15 to 18 hours per week. We require the person in this position to work Monday – Thursday between 8:00 am – 2:00 pm or 8:00 am – 12:00 pm depending on the event schedule. Events are scheduled 2-3 months in advance so the person in this role will know their exact schedule at least 1-2 months in advance.
Additional Benefits & Information:
Who We Are
Engineers Without Borders USA exists to help build thriving communities around the world. We build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities to meet their basic human needs. We celebrate the joy that comes when communities get safe water flowing for the first time, light that now shines where it was dark, and bridges and pathways that connect to new opportunities. Our team is committed to community engineering to make a meaningful, lasting, and positive difference that elevates the leadership and autonomy of our partner communities. We are part of an equitable, global network of organizations focusing on community engineering to promote social justice.
We mobilize thousands of volunteers every year to respond to underserved and overburdened communities’ engineering needs.
Join Our Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join EWB-USA and make a meaningful impact on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and engagement!
The STEM Program Coordinator position is supported through multiple grants and is an essential member of the Volunteer Engagement team at Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA). The STEM Program Coordinator will focus on expanding EWB-USA’s STEM program, primarily through volunteer recruitment, coordination with educational institutions, content development, and program reporting.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Coordination:
Minimum Requirements
Desired Skills and Attributes
Physical Demands and Work Environment (with or without accommodation)
Travel Requirements
Location
EWB-USA’s Vision for DEI: In support of EWB-USA’s mission and vision, EWB-USA believes in the utmost importance of creating a safe space for all staff, volunteers, and partners to learn, grow, reflect, and feel free to be their authentic selves. We envision an EWB-USA that is a champion of DEI in the engineering industry and sets a positive example of true commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Engineers Without Borders USA is an equal opportunity employer.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:
Founded in 1937 with a mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado, El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the state, contributing over $25M annually in grants and programs to support Colorado nonprofits.
Employees at El Pomar are part of a culture that seeks to help people live better lives and empower communities and individuals to make meaningful collective impact. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, and work hard every day to lift each other up and make a difference in the lives of our grantees, their communities, and the sector as a whole.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
El Pomar’s Internship is a unique paid summer program that introduces continuing undergraduate students to the philanthropic sector and provides an opportunity to develop professional interests and skills. Interns serve an important role by providing support to the Foundation’s grant making programs and offices. They receive assignments based upon the Foundation’s needs and the Interns’ interests. Interns participate in a professional development series which builds skills and provides insight into working in a professional atmosphere. While each Intern fulfills an individual role, they also receive meaningful interaction with their Internship class and other staff at the Foundation.
Applicants should demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, organization and time management skills, and a willingness to learn.
POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES:
In the past, Interns have worked with a variety of programs and offices within El Pomar Foundation. Interns are assigned a specific position based on Foundation needs and the Intern’s interests. Intern’s positions in the past included the Investments office, Communications team, and a variety of Foundation’s programs.
Duties for each of these positions varies and are not limited to some of the following roles and responsibilities:
Investments
▪ Processing stock market trades and assisting with weekly market updates
▪ Attending money manager meetings
▪ Managing and archiving documents for the Investment and Accounting offices
▪ Developing curriculum for and leading Internship Investment Challenge classes
Communications
▪ Curating and managing El Pomar’s blog, website and social media
▪ Writing and distributing newsletters, media advisories, press releases, blogs, and other collateral
▪ Creating speaking points and run of show for internal and external events
Programs (i.e. Awards for Excellence, Regional Partnerships, Alumni Relations, Elevating Leadership Development)
▪ Assisting with preparation for upcoming community events
▪ Updating databases and research materials and compiling survey results for conferences
▪ Supporting video production, including drafting interview questions and compiling b-roll footage
▪ Attending Regional Partnerships council meetings
▪ Attending grant partner site visits with staff
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Examples of Professional Development include:
▪ Public Speaking
▪ Investment classes
▪ Introduction to grant making
▪ Nonprofit finance course
▪ Career coaching
▪ Leadership development
▪ Networking opportunities
Professional Development is tailored to suit the skills and interests of each Internship class.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics, knowledge, skill and/or ability required of an Intern.
▪ Must be enrolled in a four-year university or college
▪ Be from or have a connection to Colorado (e.g. family from Colorado or enrolled at a 4-year college in Colorado)
▪ Demonstrate an interest in public and/or community service, nonprofit, or philanthropy
▪ The ability to complete standard business correspondence and should possess a basic understanding of the Microsoft Suite
▪ Demonstrate time management skills, flexibility, basic knowledge of database management and strong communication skills
▪ Demonstrate strong leadership potential, the ability to work as a member of a team and the capacity to work under the direction of others
▪ Possess strong verbal and writing skills
▪ Demonstrate personal initiative and determination with a commitment to excellence, personal growth and professional development
▪ Demonstrate the ability to work in a professional environment
▪ Work at El Pomar’s Offices in Colorado Springs during the summer months, Monday through Friday, during the operating hours of the Foundation
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires the ability to work in a professional courteous manner with the public and honor the Foundation’s recognized values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, as well as, the Foundation’s Operating Commitment of employees being Resourceful, Relational, Responsive,Resilient, and Reliable.
While performing job duties, the employee will occasionally be required to bend and lift up to 20 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, and walk up and down stairs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hiring is subject to passing an employment background check.
JOB DURATION:
Exact start and end dates are based on school schedules. Applicants must be able to work at least 8 weeks.
REMOTE WORKING:
This job is not eligible for remote working.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION:
Founded in 1937 with a mission to enhance, encourage, and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado, El Pomar Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the state, contributing over $25M annually in grants and programs to support Colorado nonprofits. Employees at El Pomar are part of a culture that seeks to help empower communities and individuals to make meaningful collective impact. We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, and work to lift each other up and make a difference in the lives of our grantees, their communities, and the sector. Much is expected of our staff in pursuit of this mission, and much is received in return.
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP:
Giving young leaders an opportunity to grow and learn how to lead is critical to the long-term success of organizations in Colorado. In 1991, we created our Fellowship program for recent college graduates and early career professionals to support the pipeline of leaders in our state. As a two-year program, Fellows work full-time for the Foundation, spending their time supporting programs and grant making work of El Pomar along with participating in a comprehensive professional development curriculum.
Two years go by quickly, and it’s a launchpad for lifelong impact. Fellows obtain invaluable learning opportunities and networking through direct exposure to Colorado’s philanthropic and nonprofit arenas, targeted professional development, peer management, program oversight, and connection with an engaged network of more than 300 Alumni. It’s a winning combination of building the next generation of Colorado’s leaders and accelerating their career trajectories.
1st Year Fellows start as Program Associates at the Foundation. In addition to mastering the essential duties and responsibilities during the first year at the foundation, 2nd Year Fellows have additional responsibilities of delegating, managing, and onboarding incoming 1st Year Fellows and Interns. Providing 2nd Year Fellows with valuable supervisory experience. All Fellows are supervised by Foundation staff, the Fellowship Program Manager, and report to the Vice President of Leadership and Fellowship Program Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Under the direction and in collaboration with other staff members, Fellows assist in El Pomar’s programs and perform tasks including, but not limited to: marketing and communications; event planning and coordination; meeting facilitation; assistance with budget development and monitoring; writing reports and grant summaries; and participating in strategic planning and program evaluation
• Serve as a point of contact and support staff for at least one of El Pomar’s 11 Regional Partnership Councils, which are responsible for the strategic distribution of $200,000 in annual discretionary grants
• Conduct research, schedule, facilitate, and prepare materials and minutes for Council meetings
• Build relationships with nonprofit organizations along with community and business leaders through outreach, speaker series, externships, and site visits
• Build and maintain positive relationships with grantees, council members, staff, and other stakeholders
• Review and analyze grant applications, write grant summaries, present grant requests, and provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees under the supervision of Senior Staff members and the Grants Department
• Represent El Pomar Foundation at community events and programs throughout Colorado
• Other administrative duties assigned based on the Foundation’s needs
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Demonstrate leadership capability and potential, a strong work ethic, and an interest in public service or civic engagement
• Strong verbal communication and writing skills
• Well-developed critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High standards of professionalism and behavior
• Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and determination
• Attention to detail and ability to develop and work within project plans and timelines
• Flexibility and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to work as a member of a team
QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A successful candidate must:
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving the people of Colorado
• Have a bachelor’s degree by the start date
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and balance multiple demands and deliverables
• Be able to work in a professional manner with the public and honor the Foundation’s RITE values (Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence)
• Ability to travel throughout the state of Colorado on official Foundation business
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hiring is subject to employment pre-screening (background check).
PURPOSE: Provide Christ-centered support and training to Project 1.27 families throughout their foster and adoption process to fulfill the vision and mission
of Project 1.27.
SCOPE: Responsible for Project 1.27’s family recruiting, tracking, training, resources and support; public and private agency relationships; and maintaining
the needed collaboration to ensure vision and mission accomplishment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Family Recruiting
● Represent Project 1.27 at conferences, summits and community awareness events, and church services and events.
● Support churches in developing and maintaining foster and adoption ministry programs.
Family Support
● Orient, provide pre-certification, placement and post-placement support to assigned families through timely, responsive contact and proactive monthly contact. Develop relationships and resources to support kinship, foster and adoptive families. Develop and maintain knowledge and relationships surrounding foster care and adoption to provide families with up-to-date support and resources.
● Participate in organizing and carrying out family events like conferences, picnics and parties.
● Maintain communication with assigned counties and Child Placing Agencies.
Family Training
● Participate in organizing, facilitating and evaluating training for foster parent certification which meets NTDC (National Training and Development Curriculum), CDHS and Project 1.27 standards.
● Participate in organizing, facilitating and evaluating Advanced Training for families.
● Content creation: Contribute to assigned content creation for distribution via various channels including website, e-newsletters, social media and print.
Organizational Management
● Data management: Utilizing Project 1.27’s database, accurately track family statistics and other information to provide proactive customer service, engagement and reporting. Ensure confidentiality and security of family records.
Qualifications: Character:
● Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ and maintains a Christ-likeattitude in dealing with people within and outside of Project 1.27
● In full agreement with Project 1.27 mission, vision and values: required to sign a statement of faith and staff policy letter
● Willing to uphold the mission, staff and stakeholders in prayer
● Adaptable and discreet, maintains a high level of confidentiality
● Self-starter who gets things done; able to inspire and motivate others
● Respect for people of all backgrounds and a willingness to learn across differences
● Able to combine care and compassion with healthy limits
Competency:
● Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field.
● Three or more years’ experience in social services or a related field. County child welfare experience preferred.
● Demonstrated virtual and in-person training experience with adult learners.
● Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) or similar trauma informed training
● Demonstrated people and relationship development skills.
● High-level computer skills with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) and web-based applications (Google Chrome, Drive, etc.)
● Database experience.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Spanish-speaking a plus. Team player with the ability to anticipate needs, take initiative, set goals and achieve
About CWS
Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone’s life. Imagine knowing your efforts will benefit both your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you’re in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children … implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America … or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications – you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.
Purpose
The CWS Fort Collins Reach Navigator – Health and Well Being, will be part of a team whose purpose is to welcome refugees, humanitarian parolees, special immigrant visa holders, and other Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) eligible newcomers to Colorado with supportive and bundled services that lead to early self-sufficiency and employment, social adjustment, educational and economic empowerment, and healthy living; to engage with refugee families to help them move from arrival to initial stabilization and self-sufficiency in an array of domains; and, to assist refugee families in attaining success in the first steps toward integration and set them up for success over the long-term.
The primary purpose of the Health and Well Being Navigator is to assist eligible participants, with a focus on an intentional linking of individuals and families to the healthcare system. Establishing a medical home is key to ensuring individuals and families receive preventive and ongoing care. In this spirit, the Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) grants with Federally Qualified Health Centers and other local medical providers to facilitate immediate and ongoing connection to care. Reach health services must include services that support the completion of a medical screening and link refugees to healthcare and services that can support their well-being over time.
This is a hybrid position, based out of the CWS Fort Collins office with a minimum of 2 days in-office. The Navigator will work directly with incoming families, with the support of an interpreter as needed and will be required to complete a background check, confidentiality agreement, and training modules, treating all individuals with compassion, understanding, and respect.
Responsibilities
Education:
BA required
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience including working in case management with refugees.
Other Skills:
This is a Hybrid position with a minimum of two days in office requirement.
This position is open until filled please apply by December 30th.
FOOD PANTRY DRIVER
Grow with us!
ABOUT US:
Growing Home is a nonprofit organization based in Westminster, Colorado. We cultivate a thriving, healthy, and equitable North Metro Denver by connecting people to services and programs to drive community action in the areas of food, housing, parenting education, and lifelong stability. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all by cultivating a sense of home with our participants, staff, and community members.
ABOUT THE ROLE: Growing Home is looking for a responsible, reliable, and consistent part-time (up to 19 hours a week) driver who will pick up food donations and orders to supply the Growing Home Food Pantry. This position is essential in supporting Growing Home’s food sourcing by making multiple pick-ups a week and unloading and stocking food and supplies in the Food Pantry. This position needs to be flexible, with work hours primarily on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to support stocking days, with additional hours to support the Food Pantry and complete administrative tasks. Additional responsibilities include:
ABOUT YOU:
For a full job description, please click here.
We are excited to start our search for additional Front Desk Attendants to fill newly opened positions after receiving additional funding.
Available schedules:
Full time (includes medical, dental and vision insurance) Monday – Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Part time (includes paid time off and 401(k) Thursday & Friday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
WHO WE ARE:
Brain injury can be hard to see and understand, but at Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado, we get it. We know each person with a brain injury is unique and can struggle with so many things. Every day, we provide the support, connections, and available resources that survivors and their support network need.
Because when we do, survivors of a brain injury have a chance to thrive.
WHAT YOU WILL DO TO HELP FURTHER THE BIAC MISSION:
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Be part of a team of knowledgeable, compassionate, and helpful allies for clients housed at Valor on the Fax and visitors. As Front Desk Attendant, utilize a trauma-informed approach in providing a polite and professional physical presence at the front desk to build trust with the residents and their visitors.
This position will work with the on-site Valor on the Fax team which includes BIAC staff and Brother’s Redevelopment Property Management staff to support residents and Resource Navigators. Valor on the Fax is a 72-unit permanent supportive housing building for persons experiencing homelessness who
also have a brain injury or related disability.
· Screen residents and/or visitors needing entry into the building by checking their ID and answering questions/concerns as needed.
· Elevate questions/concerns to the Resource Facilitation team and/or Brother’s Property Management team as appropriate.
· Monitor residents and visitors entering and exiting the property.
· Complete incident log entries and other reports as needed before the end of your shift.
· Ensure the property common areas are clean, safe, and well maintained.
· Understand and implement Visitor Policy
o Ensure visitors enter and exit the building within the time allotted within the house rules.
o Ensure visitors sign in and out.
o Inform residents of visitors’ arrival and ensure that residents escort visitors in and out of the building.
· Ensure residents adhere to house rules and that any lease violations and maintenance
issues are escalated in a timely manner.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About Lifespan Local
Lifespan Local’s mission is to cultivate community well-being through
partnerships with local residents and community champions. We are a
fast-moving, innovative, community-driven organization supporting the health
and well-being of the Southwest Denver community through our cross-sector
programs and projects. Lifespan Local also leads the Southwest Food Coalition;
a group of residents and agencies working together to address food insecurity
and improve food systems.
Position Summary
As part of Lifespan Local’s commitment to developing community-responsive
services, we plan to launch legal services in 2025. To that end, we are seeking
a Colorado-licensed attorney to help research, plan, develop and provide legal
services to SW Denver residents. Our goal is to launch a best-practice model of
legal services that will include ongoing legal support (the ability to follow a
case over time), one-time face-face consultations, and legal education
workshops/sessions (e.g, Know Your Rights, Advocating for Your Child at School,
Understanding the Criminal Justice System, etc). There will also be an element
of this staff attorney role that requires participation in community engagement
activities and organizational partnership development.
Essential Job Functions
· Develop and implement a model of community-based delivery of
legal services
· Grant writing, with an emphasis on funding legal services
· Conduct legal literature reviews, best practice research for
legal service program models, and summarize findings in research reports
Experience and Skills
· Minimum of 5 years working in the nonprofit sector
· At least 5 years of grant writing and grant management,
report writing
· 5 years demonstrated success at structuring and tracking
longer term projects
· 5 years of experience in a legal setting
· Expertise in program development
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Research and data analysis skills
· Grant writing expertise with a track record of funded
proposals
· A strengths-based orientation to diverse communities
· Knowledge of inequities that are present in SW Denver
neighborhoods
· Ability to present information in a variety of modalities
(visually, graphically, verbally)
· Comfort in using simultaneous translation when required
· Demonstrated skill in partnership development and
cross-sector collaborations