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Boulder Shelter for the Homeless — Volunteer Program Associate
Job Description:
Job title: Volunteer Program Associate
Reports to: Volunteer Program Manager
Status of position: Full time - 40 hours per week
Primary Responsibilities:
• This position will be key in nurturing and cultivating the Shelter's current volunteer base while expanding the network to meet the needs of new programs and opportunities
• Identify ways to improve our volunteer systems to enhance Shelter operations
• Participate in monitoring day to day volunteer schedule and operations of the program.
• Maintain effective collaboration with the kitchen, Program, and facilities staff.
• Participate in volunteer recruitment tours and trainings.
• Participate in routine communications with volunteers by phone, email, and in person.
• Accurately maintain volunteer statistics and the volunteer database.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of volunteer recognition.
• Serve as a role model for volunteers.
• Embrace the organization’s mission while upholding its core values: Treating all with dignity, achieving results through competence and creativity, offering support and opportunity, and practicing responsible stewardship.
• Other duties as required to enhance the volunteer program.
Qualifications:
• Experience as Shelter Program Staff preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Some schedule flexibility required and will include some daytime and evening hours.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Suite; some database experience.
• The person in this position communicates with volunteers and staff and must be able to exchange communication frequently. Physical Demands: This position works in an office setting routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. It is primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds. Must be able to remain seated in front of a computer for up to 80% of shifts.
Compensation: $24.15 per hour
Comprehensive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and a subsidized Eco Pass.
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Application link or email address to send a resume to: lily@bouldershelter.org
Posted: 4/19/24
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless — BTHERE Team Lead
Job Description: Job title: BTHERE Outreach Team Lead
Reports to: Chief Program Officer
Status of position: 40 hours per week; may involve nights and/or weekends
Primary Responsibilities:
Team Leader
· Oversee all aspects of team’s ongoing, housing-focused outreach throughout the City of Boulder
· Build and maintain collaborative working-relationships with HSBC, City of Boulder, the VA, and other partner agencies to increase housing outcomes in Boulder County
· Ensure that the team’s goals are well-defined, reasonably met, and well-reported
· Supervise team members to ensure safe and effective work
· Conduct weekly one-on-one supervision meetings with each team member
· Conduct weekly team meetings to assess the team’s caseload and develop strategies for each individual client to drive housing outcomes
All Team Members Frontline work with a housing-focused homelessness outreach team in Boulder, which includes reaching people where they are to aid in navigating complex, intersecting systems with the end goal of obtaining permanent, stable housing.
· Provide a diverse population with in-depth, mobile case-management which can include, but is not limited to:
· Legal, medical, benefit, and housing advocacy
· Transportation to various appointments
· Obtaining vital legal documents
· Navigating systems to help obtain non-cash benefits and medical insurance/treatment
· Conducting housing assessments in the field or in the office
· Advocating for clients in housing meetings and aiding in the housing search once matched with a voucher/housing resource
· Tracking and management of each individual’s housing plan from initial introduction in the field all the way to moving them into housing
· Outreach to individuals who are not otherwise engaged with or seeking services with the end goal of ending their homelessness
· Proactively seek creative solutions to complex problems where there is often little to no precedent
· In all engagements, keep in mind that the most important and effective answer to homelessness is housing
· Engage with all types of people experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on those who are unsheltered and are not seeking or receiving other services
· Communicate relevant program information and updates, especially related to housing and other sustainable outcomes
· Proactively search, identify, and connect with individuals least likely to connect with other services – independent of behavior, diagnosis, identity, or other factors that potentially limit such connections
· Maintain professional, safe boundaries in all interactions
· Understand and uphold boundaries while maintaining a trauma-informed approach
· Advocate for vulnerable people while maintaining awareness of bureaucratic requirements, including requirements for housing
· Develop and maintain collaborative working-relationships with other social service providers in Boulder County
· Pursue day-to-day operations relating to program goals, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines · Collect survey data and take effective notes on client interactions
· Develop community relationships and increase public awareness of the needs of Boulder County’s homeless population
· Embrace the organization’s mission while upholding its core values: Treating all with dignity, achieving results through competence and creativity, offering support and opportunity, and practicing responsible stewardship Qualifications:
· Individuals with previously lived experience strongly encouraged to apply
· Willingness and ability to communicate effectively across diverse populations · Ability to balance the needs of structure-averse client populations with highly-structured management populations · Willingness to follow rules while advocating for exceptions to those rules
· Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision · Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook preferred Requirements:
· Ability to meet clients in all types of external conditions, which may include variety of weather, light levels, temperatures, and other types of outdoor exposure and environmental factors common to Colorado; ability to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and otherwise move to areas where people experiencing homelessness may habituate; ability to carry up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate with wide variety of individuals experiencing homelessness, including those who may experience mental health and/or substance use challenges.
· Driver’s license with good record required
Compensation: $28.00 - $31.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement plan, Paid Time Off, and EcoPass
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Application link or email address to send a resume to: meagan@bouldershelter.org
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless — BTHERE Team Member
Job Description: Job title: BTHERE Outreach Team Member
Reports to: BTHERE Team Lead
Status of position: 40 hours per week; may involve nights and/or weekends
Primary Responsibilities:
Frontline work with a housing-focused homelessness outreach team in Boulder, which includes reaching people where they are to aid in navigating complex, intersecting systems with the end goal of obtaining permanent, stable housing.
· Provide a diverse population with in-depth, mobile case-management which can include, but is not limited to:
· Legal, medical, benefit, and housing advocacy
· Transportation to various appointments
· Obtaining vital legal documents
· Navigating systems to help obtain non-cash benefits and medical insurance/treatment
· Conducting housing assessments in the field or in the office
· Advocating for clients in housing meetings and aiding in the housing search once matched with a voucher/housing resource
· Tracking and management of each individual’s housing plan from initial introduction in the field all the way to moving them into housing
· Outreach to individuals who are not otherwise engaged with or seeking services with the end goal of ending their homelessness
· Proactively seek creative solutions to complex problems where there is often little to no precedent
· In all engagements, keep in mind that the most important and effective answer to homelessness is housing
· Engage with all types of people experiencing homelessness, with an emphasis on those who are unsheltered and are not seeking or receiving other services
· Communicate relevant program information and updates, especially related to housing and other sustainable outcomes
· Proactively search, identify, and connect with individuals least likely to connect with other services – independent of behavior, diagnosis, identity, or other factors that potentially limit such connections
· Maintain professional, safe boundaries in all interactions
· Understand and uphold boundaries while maintaining a trauma-informed approach
· Advocate for vulnerable people while maintaining awareness of bureaucratic requirements, including requirements for housing
· Develop and maintain collaborative working-relationships with other social service providers in Boulder County
· Pursue day-to-day operations relating to program goals, policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
· Collect survey data and take effective notes on client interactions
· Develop community relationships and increase public awareness of the needs of Boulder County’s homeless population
· Embrace the organization’s mission while upholding its core values: Treating all with dignity, achieving results through competence and creativity, offering support and opportunity, and practicing responsible stewardship Qualifications:
· Individuals with previously lived experience strongly encouraged to apply
· Willingness and ability to communicate effectively across diverse populations
· Ability to balance the needs of structure-averse client populations with highly-structured management populations
· Willingness to follow rules while advocating for exceptions to those rules
· Attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
· Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook preferred Requirements:
· Ability to meet clients in all types of external conditions, which may include variety of weather, light levels, temperatures, and other types of outdoor exposure and environmental factors common to Colorado; ability to walk, climb, stoop, kneel, and otherwise move to areas where people experiencing homelessness may habituate; ability to carry up to 50 pounds; ability to communicate with wide variety of individuals experiencing homelessness, including those who may experience mental health and/or substance use challenges.
· Driver’s license with good record required.
Compensation: $24.68 per hour Comprehensive benefits package that includes: health, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement plan, Paid Time Off, and EcoPass
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Application link or email address to send a resume to: meagan@bouldershelter.org
posted: 4/15
Boulder Shelter for the Homeless — Assistant Kitchen Manager
Job Description: Job title: Assistant Kitchen Manager
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Status of position: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Primary Responsibilities:
• Supervise evening shift service for 160 individuals: assisted by a team of volunteers
• Ensure that food is always stored in a safe manner (FIFO)
• Assist with food prep - creativity encouraged for this position!
• Follow a daily and weekly cleaning schedule
• Cleaning and maintenance tasks assigned may include the following
-Sanitize all surfaces after each shift
-Daily trash, compost, recycle
- Stock refrigerators, freezers, and pantries
-General maintenance and cleaning of all kitchen equipment
-Assist with putting away donations and food orders
• Provide full coverage in the absence of the Kitchen Manager
• Other duties as assigned
• Hours: 1-8 p.m., times vary
• Must be able to work one weekend day – Saturday or Sunday
Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:
• Work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team
• Ability to work with a diverse population consisting of volunteers, staff and clients
• Great communication, taking direction and prioritizing tasks based on the needs of the kitchen program
• Interpret and execute written instructions
• Occasionally move items up to 50lbs,(team lift), and move/position 25lbs frequently
• Represent the Boulder Shelter for the Homeless in alignment with the mission and core values: treat all with dignity, offer support and opportunity, achieve results through competence and creativity, and practice responsible stewardship
• Must have valid drivers’ license for the ability to transport food from donation sites
• Training provided for State Food Safety Certification within 6 months of hire
The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Compensation: $24.15 per hour
Competitive benefits package: health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, sick leave, and subsidized EcoPass
Application link or email address to send a resume to: marybeth@bouldershelter.org
Posted: 4/11/24
Communities Lead, Communities Thrive — Managing Director
Position: Managing Director
Type: Contractor
Responsible to: Oversight Board
Location: Hybrid Option
About Communities Lead Communities Thrive (CLCT): Communities Lead, Communities Thrive (CLCT) is a dynamic coalition responding to systemic challenges faced by historically marginalized communities in Colorado. With over 100 organizations and growing across diverse landscapes, CLCT focuses on redirecting resources to communities historically under resourced by funding opportunities. The coalition's existence is rooted in recognizing non-profits as valuable assets that strengthen BIPOC/LGBTQ+ communities and build collective power to tackle the inequities that exist and advance our communities. The recent success in championing House Bill HB22-1356 underscores CLCT's commitment to an equitable recovery, addressing the unique needs of communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
About the Managing Director Position: CLCT seeks an experienced, dynamic, and inclusive Managing Director with a strong public policy background, adept at collaborative work with key legislators and stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and organizational skills to navigate CLCT's diverse coalition. Familiarity with the unique challenges faced by historically marginalized communities is crucial, along with the ability to advocate and identify resources effectively. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience reflective of the communities served by the project are encouraged to apply. This position suits a seasoned professional comfortable working independently, deeply committed to community empowerment, collaboration, and impactful change. Working closely with the Oversight Board, the Managing Director will play a pivotal role in CLCT's growth and evolution.
Scope of Work:
• Provide support and direction for the CLCT Oversight Board serving as the central anchor for all CLCTs work moving forward.
• Assist with the establishment of this growing statewide coalition as it expands in size and impact through:
• Developing a robust partner-informed internal operational structure for coalition evolution and growth.
• Supporting strategic planning processes with Oversight Board and ensuring that plan is carried out.
• Developing and implementing a fundraising strategy, including reimagining of the current partner model.
• Leading bi-weekly Oversight Board meetings to ensure work moves forward.
• Supporting the recruitment/expansion of the Oversight Board partners and conduct quarterly virtual meetings with coalition partners.
• Clarifying and institutionalizing the committee charter.
• Developing and managing a comprehensive database for member support and data collection utilizing a community power mapping process.
• Managing ongoing advocacy and public policy work, exploring avenues to reallocate unspent American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and other opportunities.
• Collecting any necessary data and narrative for grant reports and compiling those reports.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Sought:
• Demonstrated commitment to CLCT's mission and values.
• Experience in partnering with diverse communities and leaders.
• Nimble and responsive to evolving priorities.
• Highly organized with a systematic work approach.
• Creative problem-solver with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Applications, and webinar tools.
• Strong aptitude for learning new software.
• Experienced public policy background.
• Adept at collaborative work with key legislators and stakeholders.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Passion for community development and positive societal impact.
• Bilingual/Bicultural (Spanish or other languages) a plus.
• Must have access to reliable Wi-Fi and cellphone.
• Experience working with historically underserved/marginalized/excluded communities.
• History of work that involves deep cultural competency and supporting community driven goals.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend activities.
CLCT is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture and committed to avoiding
discrimination against candidates and employees.
Compensation:
Annual contract $70,000 per year. Benefits not provided.
Travel: Occasional travel. Must have a valid Colorado driver license, up to date insurance.
Location: Hybrid Option
Start Date: April - May 2024
To Apply: Please submit, via email, cover letter and resume by email to LGA Consulting at LeybaGuruleAssociates@gmail.com
Posted: 3/14/24
Cheney Fabric Inc — Administrative Assistant
Job Description: The purpose of the job is to support the office and operations in a clerical and administrative role. The nature of this job requires an individual who is dependable, detail-oriented and has an excellent memory. This individual will work closely with internal operations personnel to ensure administrative duties are handled timely and accurately.
Requirements
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• This position requires attention to detail and good follow up skills
If you're looking for a challenging, fast-paced and rewarding opportunity and this position sounds interesting, please submit your resume for consideration.
Application link or email address to send a resume to: rcheney60@gmail.com
Posted: 3/29/24
Boulder Public Library — Creative Technologist
Job Description: BLDG 61 is a nationally renowned, free community workshop within the Main Boulder Library (part of the Boulder Public Library District, or BPLD) that provides maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment. The makerspace regularly hosts workshops, programs, and special events.
Check out some recent projects and programs: https://www.instagram.com/bldg61/ .
The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. BPLD strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.
We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.
Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.
This position is a full-time, 40-hour per week position that will have the opportunity to work in BLDG 61 at the Main Library as well as the brand-new makerspace Studio 24 in North Boulder (NoBo Library). Studio 24 will be opening in June 2024.
This role will be required to work evenings and weekends based on community needs.
Job Summary:
The Creative Technologist programs the library’s makerspace and works directly with patrons of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The Creative Technologist maintains the facility and its resources in good working order; designs and delivers special programs; provides instruction and teaches patrons on using the facility’s materials, tools, and equipment safely; and coaches makers through projects. This position also partners with creatives in the community on maker events and trains volunteers to assist in the makerspace.
We are looking for someone who is a skilled and creative maker with a passion for public service, STEAM education, and community building. They will be pivotal in creating welcoming and educational experiences for people from diverse communities.
Essential Functions:
Designs, promotes, teaches, and evaluates makerspace programs for the public. Collaborates with local area artists, makers, business owners, and entrepreneurs on programs and outreach events. (30%)
Provides one-on-one coaching for individuals’ projects and safety and equipment training for makerspace users. (20%)
Provides regular maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its tools and equipment; repairs or replaces malfunctioning equipment promptly. (20%)
Coordinates with Volunteer Services for recruiting and orientation of volunteers to assist the public in the makerspace. (15%)
Creates and documents application and systems standards, maintenance procedures, and operational procedures and maintains an inventory of equipment and software. Purchases tools and materials for classes and general use. (15%)
Additional Responsibilities:
Dreams up additional creative uses and programs for the makerspace.
Serves as a maker/STEAM resource for library staff. Attends meetings, serves on library-wide committees and projects, and participates in professional development opportunities.
Performs administrative tasks such as answering emails, scheduling, preparing vendor contracts, reconciling purchases, and reporting statistics.
Completes safety/emergency training (on CPR, AED, etc.).
Serves as a Manager on Duty at Library as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Instructional experience in a makerspace or similar educational setting –or- a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and two years of technical training with instructional experience.
Demonstrated ability to provide one-on-one and small group instruction.
Comfortable with a hands-on approach to projects, particularly an ability to improvise with audiences of varied ages and abilities.
Valid Colorado driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Willing use of personal vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed).
Preferred Qualifications:
Because we are hiring 4 positions and building out a diverse team, please apply if you meet many but not all these requirements.
Experience using and troubleshooting two or more of the following technologies: laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing and scanning, digital design software or CAD, fiber arts, printmaking, CNC fabrication or other related makerspace technologies.
Experience with digital and traditional fabrication and supporting various software suites including Microsoft Office and Adobe CC.
Spanish language skills and/or experience working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Experience operating woodworking equipment such as power tools, table saw, drill press, bandsaw, hand tools, and associated materials.
Experience using microcontroller prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CircuitPython, or Micro:bit.
Experience creating video, web, and social media content.
Experience with fiber and textile arts: knitting, spinning, weaving, dyeing, sewing, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.
Experience with other disciplines: printmaking, painting, illustration, metalwork, stained glass, sculpture, papercraft, etc.
Experience developing and running a mobile library or makerspace.
Working Conditions:
Works primarily in workshop environment subject to background noise from machinery. Use of personal protective equipment is required in some situations. Requires ability to stand and/or walk continuously. Frequent bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling and circling all part of the normal requirement for fabrication in the makerspace. Ability to do the above with a maximum of 50 lbs. individually. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/or operating a keyboard. Seeing, hearing, and speaking required.
Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Computer workstations, servers, network hardware, scanners, printers, 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, power tools, hand tools, sewing machines, and looms.
Health and Wellness Benefits:
Group medical, dental and vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
Lifestyle Spending Account for all benefit-eligible employees
Employer paid basic life and long-term disability insurance
Employer paid employee assistance program for employees and their household members
Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts for all benefit-eligible employees
Voluntary, employee paid, group accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans for all benefit-eligible employees
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
Infant at Work Program
Time-off Benefits:
New employees accrue 4 weeks paid vacation
80 hours of paid sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
2 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Time off for jury duty, bereavement and voting
Pet adoption leave
New grandparent leave
Helping Your Future:
Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
PERA 401(k) Plan
Tuition reimbursement program and student debt repayment assistance
Paid training and professional development
Library Perks:
Easy access to unlimited resources—including books, movies, programs, digital technology and more.
Salary Description:
Hiring Range: $28.92-$32.49 per hour
Application link or email address to send a resume to: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2340620
Posted: 3/29/24
Boulder Public Library — Literacy Specialist
Job Description: This position will be stationed at the brand-new North Boulder Library (called Nobo), starting sometime this summer.
Check out more about our newest location.
The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons, alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.
We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.
Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.
This is a 20-hour per week, non-exempt role.
Job Summary:
The BoulderReads Literacy Specialist administers literacy program systems, manages data and communications to support program participants and advance community engagement in the BoulderReads literacy program. The Specialist assists with planning, implementing, and evaluating programs such as individual tutoring and Career Online High School that enable participants to achieve their learning, professional and life goals. They coordinate marketing and communication to ensure awareness of BoulderReads programs and services and assist with planning and implementation of literacy events to celebrate the work of program participants and with partner organizations and support outreach efforts.
Essential Functions:
Maintain data for status of tutor/participant pairs, participant progress, goal achievement and feedback and program impact evaluation, report program and community outreach statistics recommend data-based changes. (35%)
Serve as the first point of contact for public inquiries. Support colleagues with onboarding and training of new volunteers. Keep volunteer tutors and participants informed about the program and refer them to other library and community services and resources. (20%)
Maintain space and equipment reservations for BoulderReads programs and outreach activities held at library facilities and in the community. (5%)
Coordinate the planning and implementation of BoulderReads events at the library and in the community and support other library literacy events in collaboration with colleagues, volunteers, and community partners. (15%)
Maintain current information about BoulderReads programs and activities on the BoulderReads website and the library calendar. (15%)
Support marketing and communications efforts to promote programs. Prepare promotional information and materials for outreach activities and programs. Coordinate the publication of learner stories. (10%)
Additional Duties:
Maintain inventory and tracking of literacy resource collection and supplies for learners and tutors.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Group Medical, Dental & Vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
Employer paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer paid employee assistance program (EAP) for employees & their household members
Health Savings (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
Voluntary, Employee Paid, Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans for all benefit-eligible employees
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
Infant at Work Program
Transportation and Parking Assistance
Time-off Benefits
New employees accrue 4 weeks Paid Vacation
80 hours of Paid Sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
12 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
Time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement and Voting
Pet Adoption Leave
Grandparent Leave
Helping Your Future
Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
PERA 401(k) Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Debt Repayment Assistance
Paid Training and Professional Development
Library Perks
Easy access to unlimited resources—including books, movies, programs, digital technology and more
Please apply by April 14th at 4pm. We anticipate holding first round interviews for this position around April 24th.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years of work experience in education or library programs that support non-traditional learners, diverse learners, and English language learners. Demonstrated work experience with data management and assessment, coordinating events and program logistics, and supporting educational programs and managing multiple projects. A combination of related education and work experience will be considered.
Skills: Demonstrated skill with effective communication and customer service to serve a variety of people. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, volunteer management databases, mobile technology, and applications to schedule, email, conduct data entry, maintain records, and create multimedia presentations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Spanish language skills and/or experience working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Experience supporting programs that engage diverse community members and/or English language learners.
Familiarity with adult learning, assessment, and instruction.
Experience working with adult volunteers.
Working Conditions:
Light work in an office environment and periodically meetings and outreach in the community at community organizations’ offices and events. Exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Performing repetitive motions. Grasping, lifting and/or raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to position. Seeing, hearing, and speaking required.
Salary Description
Hiring range: $23.16 to $25.77 per hour
Application link or email address to send a resume to: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2341231
Posted: 3/29/24
Stride Forward Counseling Colorado –– Colorado Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Company Name: Stride Forward Counseling Colorado
Job Title: Colorado Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Job Description: Reignite your passion at Stride Forward Counseling! We want our therapists to have work life balance and get paid well!
Craving a flexible, supportive, and FUN therapy practice where you set the pace and get paid your worth? Look no further than Stride Forward Counseling! We're on the hunt for a dynamic therapist (PhD, PsyD, LCSW or LPC) to join our awesome team.
Why Stride Forward is your stride in the right direction:
Competitive compensation: Earn $55-75/hour with the flexibility to manage your schedule and reach $70,000-$106,000 annually (based on 20-30 weekly appointments).
Work-life balance: Choose 100% virtual or hybrid sessions with the use of our office. Paid PTO for part-time and full-time therapists.
Empowering environment: Set your own hours, receive admin support for scheduling and billing, and join a fun, supportive team with paid team bonding activities.
Prioritizing your health: Access a health stipend for full-time employees. ️
Making a difference: We're passionate about helping clients thrive, and you'll play a vital role in their journey.
Requirements:
Licensed PhD, PsyD, LCSW, or LPC in Colorado
Willing to work 10+ hours per week
Cover letter and CV required
Don't just treat burnout, overcome it with the right environment. Apply today and let's build something special together!
Application link or email address to send a resume to: krista@strideforwardcounseling.com
Posted 3/14/24
Windhorse Community Services – Housemate
Company Name: Windhorse Community Services
Job Title: Housemate
Job Description: Windhorse Community Services, Inc. provides home-based mental health support services. WCS is always seeking compassionate, grounded Housemates to each be part of a treatment team and share a client’s home. Contemplative background a plus.
Job Duties:
• Build relationship with a client
• Participate in household domestic activities (e.g. cooking, cleaning)
• Participate in weekly team meeting, household meeting & one-on-one supervision.
• Presence in the house per week: approximately 20 hours engaging with client + overnights
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Sign-on Bonus!
• Monthly Salary
• Room and Board (i.e. rent and utilities paid; provide own bedroom furnishings)
• Bonus at completion of 6 months (and every 6 months completed after that)
• One Weekend Off Monthly
• TO APPLY Please send Resume and Cover Letter via email to Lori Heintzelman, PhD (she, her) at lorih@wcsboulder.com
Application link or email address to send a resume to: lorih@wcsboulder.com
Posted 3/14/24
Wild Bear Nature Center — Community Engagement/Marketing Manager
Job Description: Our mission is to inspire a life-long connection to nature and community through creative exploration of the outdoors. We are seeking a creative and charismatic leader to join our team to dedicate high energy to the visitors’ experience and marketing.
Community Engagement
● Develop and implement strategies to engage the community, both locals and tourists, in the nature center including program offerings.
● Partner with the Community Engagement Committee and education team to plan and implement community events in accordance with Wild Bear’s mission, vision, and values.
● With Education team support, update, create, and maintain exhibits
● Daily operations of the nature center, including maintaining the staffing schedule, and providing excellent customer service.
● Manage emails and phone calls with a timely and appropriate response.
● With all staff support, generate volunteer interest and involvement in all aspects of Wild Bear.
Marketing:
● Maintain a positive, creative, and mission-aligned social media presence.
● Create online newsletters to constituents through SquareSpace.
● Design print media as needed for programs, fundraising appeals, and events.
● Work with Education team to increase program participation.
● Submit free calendar listings for all events.
Events:
● In collaboration with the Community Engagement Committee, plan and implement community programs and events both within and outside of the nature center.
● Recruit, organize, and document volunteers to support events in the nature center.
● Support Volunteer events such as the Foothills United Way Day of Caring.
Gift Shop:
● Support the gift shop team to be sure items are displayed, priced, and tracked properly in SquareSpace.
● Monitor and manage with the gift shop team the online gift shop.
Profile and Skills:
● Charismatic and Creative
● A positive team player, professional with all constituents
● Strong positive customer service skills
● Well-organized and detail-oriented
● Flexible with a “can do” attitude
● Self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work without supervision
● Understands the nonprofit structure and is passionate about building relationships in the community
● Passionate about Wild Bear Nature Center’s mission and vision and can speak about it to individuals and community
Desired Qualifications
● Bachelor’s Degree or 3 years of relevant work experience
● Pass a State of Colorado and FBI background checks
● Demonstrated computer/IT skills such as Canva, Adobe, Photoshop, Google Suite, Microsoft, and WordPress
● Social Media and marketing experience
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
Compensation:
$45,000/year salary with room for advancement
Full-time, year-round, in-person position, located in Nederland, CO
Benefits to activate after 90 days of employment
PTO: accrued monthly at 80 hours/year Personal time: 80 hours/year
11 paid holidays per year Health stipend: $150/month
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
To apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and email addresses for three references to jobs@wildbear.org
An important goal at Wild Bear is to increase diversity amongst our staff. We provide equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or any other personal characteristics.
Application link or email address to send a resume to: https://wildbear.org/jobs
posted 3/13/24
Windhorse Community Services — Housemate
Job Description: Windhorse Community Services, Inc. provides home-based mental health support services. WCS is always seeking compassionate, grounded Housemates to each be part of a treatment team and share a client’s home. Contemplative background a plus.
Job Duties:
• Build relationship with a client
• Participate in household domestic activities (e.g. cooking, cleaning)
• Participate in weekly team meeting, household meeting & one-on-one supervision.
• Presence in the house per week: approximately 20 hours engaging with client + overnights
• Minimum 6-month commitment
• Compensation and Benefits:
• Sign-on Bonus!
• Monthly Salary
• Room and Board (i.e. rent and utilities paid; provide own bedroom furnishings)
• Bonus at completion of 6 months (and every 6 months completed after that)
• One Weekend Off Monthly
• TO APPLY Please send Resume and Cover Letter via email to Lori Heintzelman, PhD (she, her) at lorih@wcsboulder.com
Application link or email address to send a resume to: lorih@wcsboulder.com
Posted 3/11/24
Boulder Public Library District — Cataloging Specialist II
Job Description:
The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons, alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.
We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services.
Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.
This is a 40-hour per week, non-exempt role.
Job Summary:
The Cataloging Specialist II catalogs library materials in all formats for the circulating and reference collections using nationally established standards. They create and maintain online catalog records to make library materials accessible to patrons. They are knowledgeable in the use of cataloging tools and resources. The Cataloging Specialist II communicates in English or Spanish, as appropriate, when performing their work.
Essential Functions:
Accurately performs copy cataloging for library materials in the integrated library system. Batch loads vendor-created records, checks consistency and quality, and makes corrections as needed. Primarily catalogs non-fiction materials and catalogs material in other genres as needed. Exercises informed and independent judgment to evaluate, select, and edit records from available sources that meet national standards as well as local requirements. (45%)
Creates original MARC-format bibliographic records according to nationally prescribed cataloging rules. (35%)
Performs maintenance of the library catalog database, corrects problems and errors, creates additional access points for catalog records that allows for effective manipulation and display of bibliographic information. Responds to colleagues' questions and resolves problems related to library materials and catalog records by promptly communicating courteously and effectively with others. (10%)
Supports the physical processing of materials and data management, including but not limited to loading and troubleshooting MARC records, Edifact ordering, and invoicing. (10%)
Additional Responsibilities:
Maintains knowledge of the full range of online bibliographic record resources, including Z39.50 and bibliographic utilities.
Attends regional cataloging meetings.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and experience – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education that includes a broad educational background to perform accurate subject analysis and classification of library materials. At least one year of original or copy cataloging experience. Prior work experience must demonstrate successful performance of tasks the require a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Technical experience – Intermediate skill using personal computers and software, including Microsoft Windows 365. Experience applying detailed and complex standards and using tools including, but not limited to: MARC coding, AACR2 cataloging rules, Dewey Decimal Classification System, Library of Congress subject headings, and Library of Congress authority files.
Skills – Skilled with analyzing information for accuracy and organizing information and materials in a logical manner. Self-directed and able to concentrate on tasks in a busy, open environment.
Language Skills: Reads, writes, and speaks Spanish fluently.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science or library cataloging coursework.
Familiarity with FRBR and RDA cataloging rules.
Experience using Innovative Interfaces, Inc. integrated library systems.
Work Environment:
Physical work in an office environment. Exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Performing repetitive motions. Grasping, lifting and/or raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position to position. Seeing, hearing, and speaking required. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Group Medical, Dental & Vision benefits to employees who work 20 hours or more per week
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
Employer paid Basic Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer paid employee assistance program (EAP) for employees & their household members
Health Savings (HSA) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for all benefit-eligible employees
Voluntary, Employee Paid, Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Plans for all benefit-eligible employees
Employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care
Infant at Work Program
Transportation and Parking Assistance
Time-off Benefits
New employees accrue 4 weeks Paid Vacation
80 hours of Paid Sick leave per year for employees who work 20 hours or more per week
12 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
Time off for Jury Duty, Bereavement and Voting
Pet Adoption Leave
Grandparent Leave
Helping Your Future
Public Employee Retirement Association of Colorado (PERA) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan
PERA 401(k) Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Student Debt Repayment Assistance
Paid Training and Professional Development
Library Perks
Easy access to unlimited resources—including books, movies, programs, digital technology and more
Please apply by March 21 at 4 p.m.
Salary Description
$26.00 to $28.92 per hour
APPLICATION LINK OR EMAIL ADDRESS TO SEND A RESUME TO:
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2296152
Posted: 3/9/24