Job: History Colorado Community Museum Americorps Member
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Job Description
Job Type: Part time, Salaried
Wage: $300/wk.
Location: Trinidad, CO.
Job Description:
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.
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.
The History Colorado AmeriCorps Program endeavors to address three broad areas of community need across the state: equitable K-12 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.
The AmeriCorps member will engage in delivering high-impact educational programming primarily to K-12 students, with a particular focus on providing equitable access to culturally relevant history education. This role supports History Colorado's mission by facilitating Hands-On History programming, field trips, and other educational activities. The AmeriCorps member may also engage in coordinating and facilitating community events, adult educational programming, and community outreach efforts.
AmeriCorps Member Perks Include:
Living allowance up to $3,600, paid in biweekly installments up to $600 before taxes
Segal Education Award of $1,459.26 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
*Pending federal funding
Description of Job
About the Program
The AmeriCorps member will serve for an average of 25 hours per week for 2 months, for a minimum of 300 hours over the course of their service term.
The member will serve at Trinidad History Museum
Flexible hours are required, including occasional evenings. Members may be expected to commit to weekend hours regularly.
Service term begins May 19, 2025 and ends August 8, 2025.
In person orientation on May 19th (location to be determined).
Facilitate Hands-On History programming, field trips, classroom visits, and other educational activities, tailoring content to be culturally relevant and aligned with academic standards.
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 initiatives projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Strong interest in history, education, or a related field.
Experience in educational programming, museum education, or working with K-12 students preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
18 years of age or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident, due to AmeriCorps rules and regulations.
Ability to pass criminal history checks required.
Patience is required, as you will be in a position that largely serves children.
Background in history, education, cultural studies, or a related discipline preferred.
Familiarity with Colorado's diverse historical and cultural landscapes preferred.
Attach a Resume and Cover Letter to your application for consideration
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Flexibility to work weekends and special events as needed.
May require lifting heavy objects and working on ladders.
May require periodic travel by car, van, and truck to locations throughout the state, typically for periods of less than one week in duration.
Supplemental Information
A pre-service 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 position 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 the Human Resources Unit with an official disposition of any charges.
History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in our grounding virtues (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, Latino Hispanic, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, and differently abled communities to apply for this position. 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 @ (303) 866-2136 or email [email protected].
**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.