Hands-On History Program Manager
Hands-On History Program Manager
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HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity inclusion and cultural competency because of that we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.
Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a peopledriven historycentered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.
As an agency of the State of Colorado and a nonprofit organization we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our states history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips day camps and traveling programs. Were also home to a free public research center Colorados Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF) the nations largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects photographs and archival resources that make up the States collection and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.
We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. Were committed to Colorados diverse communities through education engagement and access. We know were succeeding when more voices perspectives and experiences are part of History Colorado.Its our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted draws strength from those who have come before us and knows they belong in this place.
In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado we embody thegrounding virtueslisted below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking communication process outcomes and evaluation. Our work is guided by for and of the communities we build belong to and serve and we commit to:
Being in Community
Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black Indigenous and People of Color
Cocreation and Shared Authority
Humility and Reflection
Responsiveness and Flexibility
Shared Destiny
Mission Statement:We are Colorado. Together our generational work centers communities deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.
If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:
Strong secure yet flexible retirement benefits including aPERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Planplus 401K and 457 plans
Employer supplementedHealth Savings Account
Paid life insurance plus additional optional life insurance options
Short and longterm disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals
Excellent worklife programs such as flexible schedules and more.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment 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 (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
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The HandsOn History Program Manager reports to the HandsOn History Program Director and is responsible for developing and implementing programs that support youth and their families in Denver and across the state. These programs include school break experiences summer camps afterschool enrichment and fifthday community programming on a fourday school week. This position also provides administrative support for the entire system of HandsOn History sites across the state.
HandsOn History is a collection of engaging and exciting education programs. They
provide participatory history and culturebased offerings for students ages 6 to 12 when school is not in session. Offered at multiple locations across Colorado throughout the calendar year each programs curriculum focuses on handson experientialstyle explorations. It provides interactive classes with themes and topics specifically tailored to each community.Brief Duty Description
A. DenverMetro OperationsManage HandsOn History programs at the History Colorado Center and other DenverMetro sites including 1012 weeks of school break programs (winter/spring/summer).
Develop interactive handson experimentalstyle activities and lessons that connect to their lived experiences and cultivate a sense of belonging for schoolaged children.Prepare curriculum and supplies for each program. Manage program budget including tracking expenses and revenue. Recruit train and supervise volunteers interns and temporary staff for Denver Metro locations.
B. Statewide System SupportManage the HandsOn History program registration system (Jumbula) including setting up registration pages training new users and troubleshooting issues with staff. Invoicing and processing payments. Update and share program planning sheets. Maintaining program statistics (including attendance data) and preparing reports as needed. Create and administer surveys for each site to track youth engagement and program impact. Work with each site to monitor and respond to survey feedback. Work with the Marketing & Communications team and community partners to develop web content advertising plans press coverage and other promotional materials. Manage supply lists and purchasing.
C. Education Department SupportActively participate in team meetings and strategy sessions. Oncall facilitation of Education Department programs including facilitating school field trips and other youth programs. Represent History Colorado at promotional and community events. Other duties as needed and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Proven Experience Knowledge Skills Must be 21 or over and completed one of the following: A fouryear college degree with such majors as recreation outdoor education education with a specialty in history elementary or early childhood education or a comparable field. Two 2 years of college 60semester credits) training and 6 months 910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable fulltime or equivalent parttime paid experience since attaining the age of 18 of 4 or more unrelated schoolage children. At least 3 three years of fulltime professional experience managing and developing youth programming including supervising children ages 612 in a schoolage childcare setting. Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds with various skill and ability levels. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs. Proficiency with Google Suite and other webbased programs & applications. Experience managing and updating web pages.
CompetenciesA creative selfmotivated and intellectually curious individual committed to amplifying preserving and making accessible the history of underheard communities. Excellent behavioral management skills focusing on positive reinforcement and traumainformed strategies. Excellent organizational conflict management and communication skills. Ability to adapt strengths and experience to continue change or make new procedures.
Conditions of Employment: Occasional evenings and weekends are required. Occasional physical demands include lifting pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds and frequent bending reaching and squatting. Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and be able to travel independently to offsite work locations across Colorado. Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
Supplemental Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application you describe the extent that you possess the education experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
A preemployment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.
ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation please contact Jesus Garciaor email.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
