History Colorado Education Engagement Half-Time AmeriCorps Member -HCC (900 Hours) *Term Limited*.

Department Information

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-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.

AmeriCorps members are dedicated national service participants who commit their time and skills through defined terms of service to support communities and address critical local challenges.

The AmeriCorps member will serve within the Education Department at the museum, under the guidance of the School Programs Manager and Coordinator, and Hands-On History Program Manager. Their primary focus will be to support and deliver impactful, culturally relevant educational programming to K-12th Grade students. The Member will play a key role in facilitating Hands-on History camp programs, field trips, and other student-focused educational experiences.

AmeriCorps Member Perks Include

• Living allowance up to $16,929.00, paid in biweekly installments up to $677.16 before taxes
• Segal Education Award of $3,697.50 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
  
  

Description Of Job

Terms of Service:

• The Member will serve at the History Colorado Center.
• The AmeriCorps Member will serve for an average of 10-15 hours per week during the school year and 40 hours per week during school breaks. See Calendar section for details. The AmeriCorps Member will serve a minimum of 900 hours over the course of their service term.
• Flexible hours are required between 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• The AmeriCorps Member will be directly supervised by the School Programs Manager and Coordinator, and Hands-On History Program Manager at the History Colorado Center, with additional oversight and support provided by the Program Manager.
• Service term begins S eptember 08, 2025 and ends August 21, 2026 .
• Mandatory Orientation on September 8th and 9th, 2025
  
  

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Facilitate Hands-On History out-of-school camp programming, school year field trips, and other educational activities, delivering culturally relevant content that is aligned to academic standards.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programming.
• Support curriculum development and manage educational resources to ensure the successful delivery of field trips and related programming.
  
  

Service Term Overview

• September 30th - Required attendance for School Programs Orientation
• September 30th - May 22nd, 2026 (10 - 15 hours per week)
• Availability required for Out of School Programming;
• December 29 - 31st, 2025 & January 2nd, 2026 (32 hours)
• March 23rd - 28th, 2026 (40 hours)
• Summer Camps, June - August 2026 (40 hours per week, 8 weeks of camp)
  
  

Training And Support Provided

• In-person orientation to History Colorado at the History Colorado Center.
• Training provided by site supervisors for position responsibilities.
• Additional training and professional development opportunities offered throughout the service term.
  
  

AmeriCorps positions are service opportunities and not employment positions. Members will receive a living allowance, training, and support during their service term.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Attach a Resume and Cover Letter to your application for consideration

• Strong interest in history, education, or a related field.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with Children ages 5-18
• 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.
• Driver’s license preferred for Ute Indian Museum position.
• Experience in educational programming, museum education, or working with K-12 students preferred.
• 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.
  
  

Special Qualifications

• 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 ) . 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 abbas.montoya@state.co.us .

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State of Colorado

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