UIM - AmeriCorps Quarter Time Member Term Limited

State of Colorado • Montrose, CO

12d • $360 • Onsite

About The Position

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, and is continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is committed to building inclusive, innovative service environments with AmeriCorps members who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the service process, we provide opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

About History Colorado/AmeriCorps: We are committed to serving all Coloradans and offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We steward about 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs. We work with school groups and youth through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs across the state of Colorado. We’re home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. The History Colorado AmeriCorps Program endeavors to address three broad areas of community need across the state: equitable K-12th grade educational outcomes, quality history educational programming, and the tools to preserve and share a more inclusive Colorado history. This initiative is part of History Colorado's strategic goals to invest in rural prosperity, strengthen education through history, and share the diverse stories of Colorado's past.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Ability to pass criminal history checks.
• Strong interest in history, education, or a related field.
• Reliable transportation
• Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience working with school-age children ages 5-18 (455 hours)
• Resume
• Cover letter

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Hands-On History programming, field trips, classroom visits, and other educational activities, tailoring content to be culturally relevant and aligned with academic standards.
• Working to take our History take out kits into Montrose classrooms and facilitating them for the kids.
• Coordinating with Teachers and schools to take our visits to them.
• Collaborate with museum staff and community partners to enhance program reach and impact.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programming.
• Support and facilitate other History Colorado community engagement and story initiative projects as needed.
• Facilitate educational tours for youth and adult audiences, lead overnight museum camps (including overnight supervision), and support cultural programming and research initiatives.

Benefits

• A total living allowance up to $9,000 (pre-tax), distributed in biweekly installments of $360 over the 50-week service term.
• Segal Education Award of $1,952.28 for qualifying members
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Optional medical and dental health plans covered for full-time members, and the option to purchase health plans for members not serving in a full-time capacity
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan
• BenefitHub discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED