ABOUT THE EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF CO & WY
Three simple words define the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming: Connecting, Educating, and Empowering. We connect people to healthcare providers, support networks, and a listening ear. We educate schools, employers, and the community at large, to reduce stigma and raise awareness. And we empower people affected by epilepsy with knowledge, resources, and advocacy to live their best lives.
The Position:
The Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado & Wyoming is seeking a part-time Youth & Family Training and Outreach Coordinator based in Wyoming. The Foundation expanded its reach into Wyoming in Summer 2021 and this position will be the key team member tasked with educating/training school nurses, personnel and classrooms on epilepsy and seizures as well as engaging with youth and families affected by epilepsy. Reporting to and working closely with the Vice President of Community Initiatives, the Youth & Family Training and Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for connecting with Wyoming schools and school organizations with the goal of building key partnerships with schools and school organizations as well as providing training and education to schools. The objective is to raise awareness about epilepsy and seizures in schools and begin the work of increasing the safety and inclusion of youth living with epilepsy in the Wyoming school system. This position will also promote awareness and education through participating in health fairs and outreach opportunities in Wyoming and will filter youth and families to the Foundation for beneficial resources and support.
Core Responsibilities:
Training and Education
-Utilizing Epilepsy Foundation/CDC National Training resources, train local School Nurses, School Personnel and Classrooms on epilepsy and seizures.
-Coordinate and market in-person School Nurse Trainings at least 3 times per year in various locations across Wyoming.
-Provide School Personnel and/or Classroom Trainings in-person or virtual at least once per month.
-Utilizing the Epilepsy Foundation/CDC National Seizure First Aid
-Certification training, provide SFA Certification courses in person or via webinar in the Wyoming community.
-Work in partnership with the National Epilepsy Foundation to provide, market and track on-demand and online school education, seizure first aid certification trainings and resources.
Marketing, Networking, Building Partnerships
-Develop partnerships with the Wyoming School Nurse Association, Wyoming Department of Education and local schools to promote relevant school trainings.
-Identify and attend outreach opportunities such as health fairs, sports expos, education festivals, other community opportunities to raise awareness.
-Contribute to the Foundation’s online and social media strategy with an eye to engaging the Wyoming schools and youth/families and to market and promote school trainings via email, the website, monthly newsletter and various social media channels.
-Outreach to identify youth and families in Wyoming affected by epilepsy who want to engage with the epilepsy community and/or who need resources and support.
Data & Platforms
-Utilize Salesforce, Classy and other online platforms to gather appropriate data and registration of individuals and families who engage with the Foundation.
EMERGENCY FAMILY ASSISTANCE ASSOCIATION – JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Economic Empowerment Program Manager
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Work hours are 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with a specific schedule determined by the employee and their supervisor in conjunction with other staff who work at this location. Some evening and weekend work will be required. Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this job.
Work Location: 1575 Yarmouth, Boulder, CO 80304
Reports to: Director of Programs
Supervises: Financial Health Coordinator
About EFAA
EFAA’s mission is to provide stabilizing services, innovative programs, and transformative advocacy to strengthen families and create a thriving community. As an organization we value community, resiliency, innovation, integrity, equity, and impact. For over 100 years, EFAA has provided a local safety net to families and individuals working hard to make ends meet and has increasingly developed deeper programming to more systemically reduce poverty, prevent homelessness, build family resilience, and create a more equitable community.
Position Summary
The Economic Empowerment Program Manager is responsible for coordinating and implementing key economic empowerment initiatives and guiding economic empowerment policy, programs, and activities. The scope of this program area includes employment, job placement and income strategies, efforts to improve the skills and knowledge to make financial decisions, and access to safe financial products. The Economic Empowerment Program Manager will provide day to day technical support to ensure internal processes are completed efficiently and support the collaboration among Housing and Basic Needs teams, EFAA programs, community partners and volunteers in activities related to Economic Empowerment. This position reports directly to EFAA’s Director of Programs.
Supervision: Supervisors are responsible for hiring, training, and evaluating supervised positions consistent with EFAA policies and procedures including annual evaluations and professional development plans for staff members. Documentation and paperwork related to supervisor responsibilities (hiring documents, compensation sheets, timesheets/absence reports, evaluations / quarterly reviews) completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Essential Functions
Program Management:
· Be versed in EFAA’s purpose and prepared to learn and research concepts, policies and programs related to economic empowerment.
· Serve as the lead on coordinating and organizing virtual and in-person financial education and economic empowerment classes and external partners, including outreach and recruitment among EFAA participants.
· Coordinate and oversee employment direct financial assistance programming conducted by Housing Resource Navigators under the guidance of the Housing Program Manager. Includes development of program strategy, policy, guidelines, and standards, training and troubleshooting; with potential expansion beyond EFAA Housing adults to include young adults and other communities.
· Evaluate the restart of EFAA’s Job Uptake for Motivated Parents (JUMP) program in collaboration with Workforce Boulder County and/or other joint programming possibilities such as internship or apprenticeship programs for EFAA participants.
· Responsible for making policy recommendations to provide participants with employment coaching and direct financial assistance based on current trends in evidence-based research, as well as recommendations for program implementation.
· In collaboration with the Data Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, develop and maintain economic empowerment evaluation strategies, logic models, measurements, and data points.
· Identify programming gaps and partnership opportunities to build out EFAA’s Economic Empowerment programming including leading an effort to host economic empowerment peer learning workshops in Boulder County.
· Launch of the Employment DFA program with a clear structure that includes well-defined goals for participants, streamlines processes for housing navigators, and ensures efficient collaboration across departments.
· Oversee the transition of the Financial Health Course from Philanthropiece to EFAA’s Economic Empowerment Program, ensuring smooth integration while maintaining the course’s integrity and impact. Develop Financial Health Course 2.0 for EFAA participants.
· Strengthen collaboration with Digital Divide team to successfully deliver digital literacy courses for EFAA participants, empowering them to navigate the complexities of the digital world.
· Empower EFAA participants through tax credit outreach efforts, collaborating with community partners to promote available tax credits for low-income parents and individuals, ultimately increasing participants’ income.
Collaboration:
· Collaborate with the Data Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to develop and maintain evaluation strategies, logic models, and key performance metrics for the Economic Empowerment Program. Ensure successful achievement of grant outputs and outcomes and provide timely reporting as needed.
· Assist EFAA leadership with cultivating and maintaining community relationships (Workforce Boulder County, Family Resource Centers, community partners, etc.) with organizations specifically invested in economic empowerment strategies and programs.
· Assist in representing EFAA at sector-related events and coalitions
· Work with the Director of Volunteer Services to identify potential for engaging EFAA volunteers to support Economic Empowerment programming
· Other duties as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned as necessitated by organizational demands.
Required Skills/Competencies
• Minimum of three years of economic empowerment, financial well-being or employment related experience with underserved or vulnerable populations.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study (social work, sociology, behavioral economics, etc.) or relevant experience.
• Program design and development experience
• Proficient in MS Office and MS Teams (Word, Excel, OneDrive) and other relevant software such as Zoom.
• Skilled in leading groups and teams.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Demonstrated decision making ability.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities in an environment of competing demands.
• Ability to communicate and work easily with a wide variety of people.
• Attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple projects a must.
• Commitment to the mission of EFAA and the principals of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Adheres to and upholds safety workplace practices; demonstrates responsible use of EFAA Information Technology equipment and adheres to EFAA IT protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in a relevant field
• Leadership experience
• Public speaking experience
• Verbal and written Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred.
Working Environment, Physical Activities and Equipment Used:
Typical office environment. Regularly uses computers for data input and other work.
Position: Prevention Services Manager
Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Regional Programs
Location: Colorado Springs
About Us:
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. We celebrate and encourage applications from those with lived experiences as it relates to this job posting. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and CHN’s commitment to the communities we serve. All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Colorado Health Network will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment as we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, HIV status, ethnicity, family or marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, substance use history, genetic information, prior protected activity and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Is this you? Are you looking for a position that supports and empowers individuals in order to improve their quality of life and create real change? Do you embody the skills needed to uphold a workplace culture that values service, innovation, wellness, anti-oppression, and integrity? If so, we’d love to meet you
Position Summary: The Prevention Services Manager is responsible for Managing the Prevention Services Department including testing services, syringe access services, PrEP support services, linkage to care services, and community educational sessions. As well as developing continual strategic outreach plans to reach priority populations in Denver, Ft. Collins, Greely, Grand Junction, Pueblo, or Colorado Springs and their surrounding areas.
Essential Job Functions:
WHAT WE DO
Denver’s Early Childhood Council works to ensure our community’s youngest children and families have a strong local system that supports children’s healthy development, school readiness, and family well-being and stability.
We work with childcare professionals, health and mental health care providers, local school districts, local leaders, and other partners to enhance the quality and availability of childcare and early education opportunities for Denver children.
One of 35 regional Early Childhood Councils in Colorado, we serve as Denver’s early childhood hub. Denver’s Early Childhood Council connects childcare professionals to training, funding, and other support so that they can focus on what they do best: provide high-quality care and learning environments for our youngest children.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Community Engagement Specialist (FFN) works closely with the Business Services Team to support the outreach and development of trainings and coaching that supports a diverse community of early childhood educators. The Community Engagement Specialist’s primary role is to support individuals who provide care for children in formal and informal care settings across Denver, with a focus on promoting various career pathways including pre-licensing training and other professional development/funding resources to increase the quality of care and advancement opportunities.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO OUR ORGANIZATION
Required:
Strongly Preferred:
WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? Volunteers of America Colorado believes unique challenges require unique and thoughtful solutions. VOA creates specialized programs to meet the critical needs of the communities we serve—our programs across Colorado look different because each community is distinct. We support Denver’s homeless veterans who have been underserved, and prepare preschoolers challenged by poverty to be successful in elementary school and beyond. Wherever we go we engage faith, relationship-building, and volunteers to lift-up and support Colorado’s most vulnerable citizens.
**The Associate Director of Aging and Nutrition Services (NANS) – Northern Colorado will oversee all Aging and Nutrition Services programs in the Northern Colorado region, ensuring high-quality, responsive service delivery to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other vulnerable populations. This role will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for aging services, nutrition programs, and related community services. The Associate Director will collaborate closely with the Denver-based ANS team to share resources and best practices, enhancing overall program growth and service expansion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership & Oversight
·Ensures that the senior’s voice is heard, and the senior’s ideas play a prominent role in programming.
· Lead and manage the Aging and Nutrition Services programs in the Northern Colorado area, including Congregate, Home Delivered Meals, Care and Companion Respite, Handyman Services, Evidence-Based Disease Prevention Program, and other community-based services.
· Ensure alignment of local program goals with the overall mission and strategic priorities of the organization, while adapting services to meet the unique needs of the Fort Collins community.
· Collaborate with the Senior Director and the Denver-based Aging and Nutrition Services teams to share resources, insights, and strategies for continuity of services and maximizing impact across regions.
· Evaluate program effectiveness and mission alignment
Finance and Revenue Generation
·Develop and managing program budgets, monitoring revenue and expenses to ensure fiscal responsibility.
· Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants and Medicaid reimbursement, to enhance program sustainability and service delivery for all programs
· Write and track budgets tied to funding sources and collaborate with accounting on financial reporting.
Compliance and Reporting
· Ensure all Fort Collins Aging and Nutrition Services programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) and the City of Fort Collins.
· Review and update policies and procedures as necessary to ensure consistency and compliance, particularly as they relate to services like Meals on Wheels, Congregate, and Handyman Services.
· Oversee internal Database ServTracker, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of program data.
· Oversee external data entry into funder databases, State Unit Data System (SUDS), OAA-SYS, and Zoom Grants.
Community Relations and Outreach
· Identify and pursue mission aligned service opportunities in community.
· Foster meaningful communication and partnerships with community organizations, regulatory bodies, host agencies, service providers, and other stakeholders to enhance service delivery and meet emerging needs.
· Plan and implement outreach initiatives to raise awareness of all Northern Colorado Services, working alongside existing management team in other VOAC departments
· Represent the VOAC programs in community meetings, events, and with local funders, ensuring the region’s needs are met through effective and responsive services.
Support to Program and Operations
· This position is the highest-ranking position for VOAC in the Fort Collins area and is viewed as the VOAC agency representative, thus the person must have working knowledge of VOAC Programming
· VOAC programs and departments.
· Act as backup as needed for operational tasks, including dining site support, and client assessments.
· Complete additional tasks as assigned to further program goals and align with agency objectives.
Supervisory responsibilities
· Direct supervision of Senior Manager, Program Manager, and Associate Managers.
·Provide oversight for volunteer recruitment, orientation, and recognition efforts to support program and ensuring all volunteers receive adequate support and supervision.
· Mentors and develops staff using a supportive, collaborative (coaching), empowering yet accountable approach on a consistent basis. Responsibility includes developing team unity, and the competencies noted above (especially AIRS and HHS) in team members and coach direct reports in doing the same.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
· All Aging and Nutrition Services programs in Fort Collins will utilize the shared database ServTracker by the end of FY26.
· Establish at least one new revenue source per year for each program to support ongoing operations and service enhancements.
· Ensure that Aging and Nutrition Services Fort Collins is fully funded by FY30 through effective resource management and development of sustainable funding strategies.
· Identify and obtain funding for Evidence Based Disease Prevention program
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
· There is work-related travel. Valid Colorado Driver’s License, proof of automobile insurance and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) are required.
· Bending, Climbing, Stooping, Kneeling, Reaching, Crouching, Squatting, often Lifting (30 to 50 pounds) Balancing, Standing, Sitting, Hand/Foot motions, Walking, Seeing (Close and distant vision, Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Assess, Estimate), Depth Perception, Hearing/Listening, Speaking/Shouting (Communicate, Discern, Convey, Express, Exchange), Use of Hands/Fingers (Grasping, Holding, Touching), Thinking, Calculating, Memory/Recall, Exposure to Indoor and Outdoor environments
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
· Full Time Exempt
· Monday – Friday Typically between 7am – 5pm and designated holidays.
· Minimum 40+ hours a week
· Evening and/or weekend hours may be required based on program events or assigned job duties.
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000 annual
Location
· 405 Canyon Ave. Fort Collins CO. 80521
FT onsite
Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact HR@VOAColorado.org to begin the Interactive Process.
Competencies
· Inspires and motivates others, Results-driven, Excellent Communicator, Financial and Project Management, Collaboration.
· Models and pursues with vigor core culture attributes of VOAC that include “AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).
· Models and pursues with vigor VOAC’s three strategical critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart).
Minimum Qualifications of Position
· Bachelor’s Degree in gerontology or related human services field, or equivalent experience.
· Minimum three years program administration experience, preferably in a community centered programs or related area. Including supervision, program development, program evaluation, grant writing and reporting, and budget management.
· Own transportation, valid Colorado driver’s license and state –mandated automobile insurance.
Preferred Qualifications of Position
· Five years of experience, preferably in elderly nutrition programs.
· Fluent in Spanish preferred.
· Possess an ability to listen effectively and respond creatively to program participant issues.
Knowledge and Skills
· Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite software and experience with databases.
· Strong oral and written communication skills.
· Good organizational skills.
· Poise and diplomacy in contact with the agency, clients, donors, other service providers and al regulatory agencies and funding sources.
· Comfortable with public speaking and working with a senior diverse population.
Service Site: Mountain Roots Food Project
Address: 107 E Georgia Ave Ste. 3B Gunnison CO 81230
Start Date: January 13th, 2025 End Date: December 14th, 2025
Program Overview
Localizing our food system is one of the most impactful and actionable steps we can take to solve so many of our
global problems. Across the central Rocky Mountains and southwestern Colorado, AmeriCorps service with Mountain
Roots Healthy Futures Program builds social, economic, and environmental health for rural communities. We work
with organizations throughout the region who are leaders in their fields, activating community-driven initiatives
including Farm to School, Regenerative Agriculture & Community Gardens, Hunger Solutions (Community Food
Security), and other programs in public health, conservation, and the environment. With Healthy Futures AmeriCorps,
you’ll build a bridge from college to career while building and sustaining healthy communities, healthy people, and a
healthy environment.
Organization Overview
The Mountain Roots Healthy Futures Program builds community food security by creating synergies Agriculture &
Community Gardens, Hunger Solutions (Food Security), and Public Health programs, working together to build and
sustain healthy communities, healthy people, and a healthy environment. Mountain Roots Food Project is on a mission
to cultivate a resilient food system in the Gunnison Valley by enhancing healthy connections between food, earth, and
community. We foster knowledge, teach skills, and provide opportunities that ensure access to affordable, nutritious
and sustainably produced food.
Service Description
The position will coordinate collaborative and equitable food access programs such as, food rescue, cooking classes,
community gardens, Spanish language food assistance distributions, and senior outreach in the Gunnison Valley.
Gunnison food security organizations collaborate on targeted, innovative efforts to reduce food insecurity and
increase self-sufficiency among underserved rural community members. The member joins a small but passionate
team and serves to combat rural food deserts, food insecurity, and obesity by developing new and strengthening
existing programs for children and adults that increase access to and use of food assistance services promoting
healthy eating, active lifestyles, economic development, and environmental stewardship.
Rural food systems initiatives combine education programs, community gardens and local farms, and
community food security programs. In this role, members actively engage with low-income and other underserved
audiences; develop current access strategies into lasting programs that increase access to and consumption of fresh,
nutritious food; build self-sufficiency and improve individual and community health; address the root causes of
poverty/social determinants of health; and bridge age, cultural, and socioeconomic gaps. Primary activities include
Cooking Matters courses, food demonstrations, Garden distribution, and food rescue programs.
Location and Service Conditions:
This position is based at Mountain Roots Food Project in the Gunnison Valley. Position will involve frequent days of
service outdoors and/or in a school or community building.
Qualifications:
Specific Knowledge
• Understanding of conventional vs. resilient/sustainable food systems
• Knowledge of Regenerative Agriculture and why the practice is necessary for resilient food systems and
food security in general
• Ability to identify threats to food security in Gunnison County, a rural mountain community such as
demographics & climate (extreme cold, high altitude)
Qualities
• Passionate, motivated, respectful, driven, curious, determined, inquisitive, knowledgeable, patient,
courteous, flexible, focused, friendly, sincere, committed, open-minded, persistent, analytical, conversant,
well-rounded
• Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Knowledge:
Skills:
• Proficient reading/writing
• Basic understanding of spreadsheets/information tracking
• How to operate a computer and email
• Bilingual preferred
• Conflict resolution
• Intentional listening
• Cooking/nutrition skills preferred
• Food handling/processing skills preferred
Abilities:
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to suspend personal beliefs/opinions to understand others’ perspectives
• Ability to work outdoors and complete challenging physical work (hot & cold weather & sun, manual
labor, rain & snow)
• Determination to work with vulnerable members of the community (children, the elderly, the
socioeconomically disadvantaged, underinsured individuals, or those with certain medical conditions)
with a focus on dignity, respect, and safety.
AmeriCorps Required Qualifications:
• At least 17 years old at start of service
• Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED
during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website
checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202
Service Site: Gunnison Country Food Pantry
Address: : 114 S 14th Street, Gunnison, CO 8120
Start Date: January 13th, 2025 End Date: December 15th, 2025
Program Overview
Localizing our food system is one of the most impactful and actionable steps we can take to solve so many of our
global problems. Across the central Rocky Mountains and southwestern Colorado, AmeriCorps service with Mountain
Roots Healthy Futures Program builds social, economic, and environmental health for rural communities. We work
with organizations throughout the region who are leaders in their fields, activating community-driven initiatives
including Farm to School, Regenerative Agriculture & Community Gardens, Hunger Solutions (Community Food
Security), and other programs in public health, conservation, and the environment. With Healthy Futures AmeriCorps,
you’ll build a bridge from college to career while building and sustaining healthy communities, healthy people, and a
healthy environment.
Organization Overview
Gunnison Country Food Pantry (GCFP)provides food assistance to those in need in a kind, confidential, and supportive
environment. GCFP distributes food up to six days a week and has several outreach strategies for reaching vulnerable
populations in Gunnison County. It takes over 100 volunteers, 32 partnerships, and seven staff members to keep food
within reach of neighbors.
Service Description
GCFP is looking for a self-motivated and passionate team member to help with the Food Pantry’s program
administration and volunteer coordination. This position will be directly supervised by the Operations Coordinator
and Pantry Manager with oversite from the Executive Director. We are looking for a team member dedicated to
making a positive impact in the Gunnison Valley by working to better Pantry programs that reach those in need. Food
Security Coordinator position will aid in program facilitation, such as recording and reporting information, working
with program partners to support the initiative, and develop materials and program infrastructure as needed.
The Food Security Advocate position will assist in the development of GCFP robust volunteer program via assisting in
volunteer recruitment, placement, retention, and recognition. Every year, GCFP has over 100 volunteers who donate
time to feeding their neighbors. Additionally, the Food Security Coordinator must attend all Gunnison Community
Health Coalition meetings as an active member and aid in administrative support such as note take and sub-group
participation.
AmeriCorps Member Primary Responsibilities
• Reporting and Recording of the following Pantry Programs:
o Fresh Mobile Pantry
o Gunni-Packs
o Mini- Pantries
o Volunteer names and hours
o Healthy Snacks
• Assist in Program Administration, such as coordination of food pick up/drop off/ Shopping for Pantry
Programs, soliciting feedback, and providing suggestions on the following Programs:
• Fresh Mobile Pantry
o Gunni-Packs
o Mini- Pantries
o Volunteer names and hours
o Healthy Snacks
• Assist in Volunteer Coordination for the day-to-day Pantry operations and Pantry Programs:
o Assist in scheduling volunteers for their shifts.
o Assist in making follow up phone calls and emails
o Manage GCFP’s online volunteer inquiry form.
o Assist in orientating volunteers to the Pantry and specific shift.
o Assist with Volunteer Recruitment and Retention: Table at one event/location per-month to recruit
volunteers.
o Develop volunteer recruitment materials; brochure, poster, QRT sheet, etc.2
o Coordinate the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.
• Gunnison Community Health Coalition
o Attend all Gunnison Community Health Coalition meetings.
o Support GCHC administratively such as note taking, sub-group participation, and attending GCHC
initiatives and programs.
Location and Service Conditions:
This position is based at Gunnison Country Food Pantry, PO BOX 7077, physical address: 114 S 14th Street, Gunnison,
CO 8120.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree Preferred.
• Passion for Food Security and Community Support: Demonstrate a genuine passion for addressing food
security issues and a commitment to making a positive impact on the Gunnison Valley. An understanding of
the importance of localizing the food system and its impact on community health is highly desirable.
• Strong Organizational and Administrative Skills: The role involves program administration and volunteer
coordination, so candidates should possess strong organizational skills. They should be capable of efficiently
managing and recording information related to various pantry programs and volunteers, as well as
coordinating food pick-up and drop-off logistics.
• Effective Communication and Teamwork: Given the collaborative nature of the position, strong
communication skills are essential. Candidates should be able to work effectively with the Operations
Coordinator, Pantry Manager, Executive Director, and other team members. This includes effectively engaging
with program partners and being able to solicit feedback and provide suggestions for program improvement.
• Volunteer Engagement and Recruitment: The Food Security Coordinator will play a significant role in
developing and maintaining a robust volunteer program. Therefore, experience in volunteer recruitment,
placement, retention, and recognition is a valuable qualification. The ability to engage with volunteers,
schedule their shifts, and coordinate volunteer appreciation events is crucial.
• Community Involvement and Administrative Support: As the role requires participation in Gunnison
Community Health Coalition meetings and providing administrative support, candidates should be willing
and able to actively engage in community initiatives. This includes attending meetings, taking notes,
participating in sub-groups, and supporting various health coalition programs and initiatives.
AmeriCorps Required Qualifications:
• At least 17 years old at start of service
• Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED
during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website
checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202
Service Site: Rio Grande Farm Park
Address: 6935 State Hwy 17 Alamosa, CO 81101
Start Date: January 13th, 2025 End Date: December 14th, 2025
Program Overview
Localizing our food system is one of the most impactful and actionable steps we can take to solve so many of our
global problems. Across the central Rocky Mountains and southwestern Colorado, AmeriCorps service with Mountain
Roots Healthy Futures Program builds social, economic, and environmental health for rural communities. We work
with organizations throughout the region who are leaders in their fields, activating community-driven initiatives
including Farm to School, Regenerative Agriculture & Community Gardens, Hunger Solutions (Community Food
Security), and other programs in public health, conservation, and the environment. With Healthy Futures AmeriCorps,
you’ll build a bridge from college to career while building and sustaining healthy communities, healthy people, and a
healthy environment.
Organization Overview
The Rio Grande Farm Park’s (RGFP)mission is to create and sustain a vibrant place where people come to learn, play,
and grow. The RGFP maintains 15 arable acres for disadvantaged farmers to grow food regeneratively, while the
whole 40 acres provides youth and community education, robust volunteer programs, and a public park and orchard.
The populations served are everyone, with particular focus on families in Alamosa and populations that seek farming
opportunities but lack access to land, water, and capital.
Service Description
The Rio Grande Farm Park seeks a passionate, community-oriented Education Assistant AmeriCorps member to help
implement educational programming in 2024. The primary focus will be to implement 2024 Rising Stewards, a
summer working and learning experience for high school youth. This member will also assist with farmer educational
events and community educational events that will occur at the Rio Grande Farm Park. This person will get to know
community members and bring them in to share their knowledge related to regenerative agriculture. They will also
help the Farm Park with multimedia education opportunities and passive education opportunities, such as video and
social media. Last, this person will participate in creating a long-term vision and curriculum around RGFP educational
programming and support the ecosystem of environmental education in the San Luis Valley.
AmeriCorps Member Primary Responsibilities
● Lead the implementation both on the land and in the classroom for the RGFP cornerstone summer high
school program: Rising Stewards.
● Assist in the planning of Rising Stewards during the springtime and storytelling and reporting in fall.
● Facilitate for logistics such as camping, food, and recreational activities.
● Assist with youth-related activities at the Farm Park or elsewhere in the San Luis Valley with Generation Wild
partner organizations.
● Assist with logistics planning and recruitment of farmers to attend agricultural conferences, workshops, and
farm tours hosted by our organization, community partners, and organizations state & nationwide.
● Assist with passive and multimedia educational opportunities at the Farm Park, including social media.
● Participate with the weekly Mercadillo farmers’ market during the growing season – helping to set up the
RGFP information booth.
● Integrate educational opportunities into projects occurring at the Farm Park throughout their service.
● Participate in strategic planning related to Education at the Rio Grande Farm Park.
Location and Service Conditions:
This position is based at Rio Grande Farm Park and will involve service at San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition Office
at 412 State Ave, Alamosa, CO 81101. Position will involve frequent days of service outdoors.
Qualifications:
● College graduate with a degree in agriculture, biology, or education preferred.
● Comfortable with giving presentations/public speaking one-on-one, in small groups, and at large gatherings.
● Able to assist in curriculum creation and lesson planning.
● Familiar with principles of regenerative agriculture.
● Comfortable interacting with program participants grades K-12.
● Able to demonstrate program-related tasks, such as shoveling, using wheelbarrows, planting, and weeding.
● Alongside the program coordinator and site director, be able to lead and manage a group of high-school
workers in various tasks and recreation activities
● Priority given to bilingual English/Spanish speakers. Tho se who are not bilingual will need to be able to
comfortably work alongside monolingual Spanish speakers.
AmeriCorps Required Qualifications:
● At least 17 years old at start of service
● Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED
during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.
● Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
● Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website
checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202
Service Site:
• Guidestone Colorado – Salida, CO
• Community & School Farm – 1455 Holman Ave, Salida, CO, 81201
• Longfellow Elementary School Garden – Corner of 8th & J Sts, Salida, CO 81201
• Salida Middle School Garden – 520 Milford St, Salida, CO 81201
Start Date: 1-13-25 End Date: 12-14-25
Program Overview
Localizing our food system is one of the most impactful and actionable steps we can take to solve so many of our global
problems. Across the central Rocky Mountains and southwestern Colorado, AmeriCorps service with Mountain Roots
Healthy Futures Program builds social, economic, and environmental health for rural communities. We work with
organizations throughout the region who are leaders in their fields, activating community-driven initiatives including
Farm to School, Regenerative Agriculture & Community Gardens, Hunger Solutions (Community Food Security), and
other programs in public health, conservation, and the environment. With Healthy Futures AmeriCorps, you’ll build a
bridge from college to career while building and sustaining healthy communities, healthy people, and a healthy
environment.
Organization Overview
Guidestone Colorado is dedicated to growing a vibrant agricultural future through education, community building, and
partnerships. Guidestone’sprogramsprovide a continuum of engagement for agricultural learning which enables
community members of all ages to participate in meaningful experiences and gain practical skills. Our strategies and
programming are founded on the belief that these experiences will ultimately lead to resilient local food systems, healthier
youth, adults, and communities, and a vibrant future for local agriculture.
Service Description
Farm to School (F2S) AmeriCorps Members are part of a team that works with Guidestone Colorado Farm to School
staff and volunteers to connect youth to the earth, to their food, and to the community as part of our district-wide
Farm to School program, bridging gaps that enable partner organizations to be more efficient and effective at
providing nutrition, health, and garden-based environmental education to rural youth.
F2S Members engage youth and community members to build, maintain, and expand school gardens and community
gardens through a start-to-finish growing season. Programs include farm field trips, guest visits, summer camps, and
youth farmers markets. Members provide outreach and engagement at community events to promote Farm to School
and the organization’sprograms and mission. Members gain exposure to organic agriculture, curriculum development,
program planning, volunteer engagement, and participate in ongoing professional development.
AmeriCorps Member Primary Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Build, maintain, and expand school gardens through a start-to-6inish growing season.
Mountain Roots Healthy Futures AmeriCorps Program
POBox 323 Gunnison, CO81230
healthyfutures@mountainrootsfoodproject.org
• Design and deliver hands-on curriculum on nutrition, gardens, food sources, environmental science, cooking,
and sustainability with student’s grades K-12, in school gardening classes and summer camp settings.
• Introduce fresh local foods through tastings, summer programs, and other activities.
• Lead the Youth Farmers Market, selling produce from the Community & School Farm with youth from the
Boys & Girls Club.
• Community outreach/engagement, such as expanding volunteer involvement in school gardens,
organizing events, developing promotional strategies, coordinating and leading community workdays.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
• Support agricultural production activities at the Community & School Farm in the spring and fall, and as
needed on an emergency basis.
• Assist with the development and implementation of community events,including AgriSummit, Pumpkin
Patch, Music at the Mill, Community Garden Planting parties, and other events hosted by Guidestone.
Location and Service Conditions:
The primary locations for thisposition is split between two Salida School District campuses: Longfellow Elementary
School and Salida Middle School, as well as the Community & School Farm. It will also include service at the site of
Salida Boys & Girls Club for the youth farmers market and the Hutchinson Homestead and Learning Center and
Hutchinson Ranch for Guidestone events. The position will primarily involve days of service outdoors, with indoor
space available in case of inclement weather. Co-work office space is provided at the Hutchinson Homestead &
Learning Center.
Qualifications:
• Experience working with youth in outdoor settings. Particularly with youth ages 5-12
• Experience working in a farm or garden setting
• Background or experience with experiential education, environmental studies, sustainable agriculture, local
food systems, and health/nutrition
• Passionate, patient, flexible, intelligent, creative, kind, caring, self-motivated
• Experience with Word, Excel, GoogleDrive suite of office management, or comparable computer skills
• Strong professional communication skills
• Clean driving record
AmeriCorps Required Qualifications:
• At least 17 years old at start of service
• Must be a high school graduate, GED recipient, or working toward attaining a high school diploma or GED
during the term of service. Members must obtain either a diploma or GED before using an education award.
• Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident of the United States
• Able to pass a National Service Criminal History Check (state, FBI, and National Sex Offender Public Website
checks) per 45 CFR 2540.202