History Colorado Community Museum AmeriCorps Member 1/4 Time - La Junta *Term-Limited* Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/4833928) Apply  History Colorado Community Museum AmeriCorps Member 1/4 Time - La Junta *Term-Limited* Salary $399.11 Biweekly Location La Junta, CO Job Type Part Time Job Number GCA80044_02.25 Department History Colorado Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA Determined by Position Primary Physical Work Address Various, La Junta, CO FLSA Status Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Department Contact Information hc_hr_inbox@state.co.us Type of Announcement This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado. How To Apply Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed. + Description + Benefits + Questions 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-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 $4,589.70, paid in biweekly installments up to $399.11 before taxes + Segal Education Award (https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award) of $1,956.35 for qualifying members + Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans + Optional medical and dental health plans (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits) 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 (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) – 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 (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) discount program *Pending federal funding Description of Job About the Program + The AmeriCorps member will serve for an average of 20-25 hours per week for a minimum of 450 hours over the course of their service term. + The member will serve at Woodruff Memorial Library as a representative of History Colorado’s Hands-On-History Expansion Program. + Flexible hours are required, including occasional evenings. Members may be expected to commit to weekend hours regularly. + Service term begins March 24 , 2025 and ends August 8, 2025. What You’ll Do + 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. + 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. + 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 + 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 (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\_Grounding\_Virtues.pdf) ( Download PDF reader (https://get.adobe.com/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 . Agency State of Colorado Address This listing is for open a position in La Junta, CO Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 01 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 anti-racism. These grounding virtues are the result of our collective process. Please go to the link below to see the virtues: (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\_Grounding\_Virtues.pdf) 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 Colorado? 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