Job: Asistente de Comunicación Comunitaria//Community Outreach Assistant

Job Description

Job Type: Contract, 40 hrs. Hourly

Wage: $20/hr. 

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description

Get Outdoors Leadville! (GOL!) is a primarily grant-funded initiative in Lake County. Our mission is to deepen our community’s connection to the natural world by expanding equitable access to culturally informed and enriching outdoor experiences. GOL! envisions a world where people of all identities, backgrounds, and abilities experience safety, wellness, and a sense of belonging in the natural world. Our Core Values include Community, Health Wellness, Equity, Connection, Magic, and Lasting Impact.

GOL! Community Outreach Assistants provide entry-level support to community programs for youth and families in monthly outdoor and/or indoor programming, while receiving extensive training and mentoring.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

GOL! Community Outreach Assistants may be involved in one or more than one GOL! program, including, but not limited to:

Afuera Sin Barreras Community Program

• Promote the Afuera Sin Barreras program within community networks and social networks.
• Promote general GOL! programing, events, and community information
• Promote and embody GOL!’s Community Program’s goal of increasing Latin@ participation in the outdoors for recreational purposes through facilitated culturally-informed/specific, bilingual outdoor experiences
• Co-Lead small groups and Spanish-language-first monthly community events including potential activities such as mountain biking, hiking, picnicking, fishing, Nordic skiing, archery, and overnight camping with support and supervision from the GOL! Community Programs Manager
• Attend mandatory monthly trainings, including, but not limited to: GOL! Gear usage, Leadership Development, and a CPR and Wilderness First Aid Certification course
• Attend monthly event planning Meetings
• Deliver safe, enriching, and inclusive outdoor experiences diverse groups of community members, under the supervision of the GOL! Community Programs Manager
• This program is grant funded, and may be extended beyond the 40 hour contract based on available funding.

All GOL! Programs

• Learn and maintain risk management protocols and situational awareness to ensure safe, well-supported experiences
• Monitor and support physical and psychological safety and comfort at all times
• Communicate and collaborate to support social-emotional needs of participants
• Assist in maintaining accurate program records, including completion of event attendance rosters, gear checkout logs, and other reporting
• Capture photo and video media of activities
• Create fun, positive, and engaging experiences for all participants, setting a high-energy and inclusive atmosphere for learning and sharing
• Contribute to program logistical needs as needed and assigned, such as food delivery, equipment cleaning and maintenance, transportation support, etc.
• Reflect on performance and provide written and/or oral feedback to self and co-workers.
• Care for equipment used during programming.
• Adhere to County Employee Handbook, GOL! guiding resources, including the GOL! Program Leader Manual, and professionalism standards.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 18+ years old
• Ability to work collaboratively to plan, lead, organize, and implement small group program activities
• Passion for connecting youth to the outdoors and inspire a lifelong love of nature
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to navigate and utilize social media
• Knowledge of the Lake County community and families
• Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2023 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including: Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans

• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off, Public Health Emergency Leave, and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.