Temporary Hands-On History Camp Leader
Temporary Hands-On History Camp Leader
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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.
Learn more about our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage:Description of Job
Description:
HandsOn History leader will facilitate educational programming for children ranging in age from 612 years of age in a summer camp setting. This facilitation will focus on Colorado history and cover a wide range of topics including: archaeology cultural diversity social justice resource management and environmental stewardship. This position is great for college students or educators on break with the potential to be invited back during our summer and winter break camps based on availability and performance.
Depending on the applicants availability this role may be part time or a full 40 hour/week seasonal nonbenefited position which requires availability MondayFriday during the camp weeks between June 2nd August 8th 2025.
Essential Duties:- Facilitate educational programming which engages students with the past in
interdisciplinary ways. - Assist the HandsOn History Camp Coordinator in facilitating educational
programs and supervising groups of children. - Learn the summer camp curriculum and perform tasks delegated by the
HandsOn History Camp Coordinator. - Serve as an additional contact point for parents seeking information about
program activities as well as the successes or concerns of their campers. - Follow and enforce program expectations and rules while maintaining a safe and
welcoming environment. - Collaborate with other staff to ensure students are actively engaged and
accounted forRegularly communicate with the HandsOn History Camp Coordinator to address
the concerns of staff campers and families. - Perform regular cleaning of the spaces used by the camp and ensure materials
and supplies are properly stored and cared for. - Exercise appropriate decision making and ensure all incidents injuries and
unsafe conditions are reported to supervisors.
An ideal candidate is:
Passionate about history and/or education. Has good communication skills enjoys conversing with and facilitating learning for students. Is reliable responsible and a selfstarter. Is comfortable relating to a wide variety of audiences and is up for new challenges.- Facilitate educational programming which engages students with the past in
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Requirements: Availability Monday Friday between 8:005:30 June 2August 8 2025. Summer staff must be available the week of June 2nd to complete required
training (inperson & online) including first aid/cpr mandated reporter etc
adding up to 15 hrs of training.Must be at least 18 and have three 3 months of full time or equivalent parttime
satisfactory and verifiable experience with schoolage children.Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds with various skill and
ability levels.Excellent organizational conflict management and communication skills. Occasional physical demands including lifting pushing or pulling up to 50
pounds as well as frequent bending reaching and squating.Museum experience or completed courses in museum studies education
history or related fields preferred.Hiring reliant upon passing a background check and fingerprinting.
Supplemental Information
To Apply
Complete application and include cover letter resume and your answer to the supplemental question (see below) no later than April 25 2025.
History Colorado staff has been working together in response to the events that happened in 2020 to discuss as an institutional community the ways in which History Colorado can advance the work of antiracism. These grounding virtues are the result of our collective process. Please go to the link to see the virtues and tell us how have these guiding principles shown up in your previous work and /or how would you contribute to these virtues in your position at History ColoradoResumes 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 Abbas Montoya @or email
Employment Type
Temp
