Hands-On History Program Manager

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 people-driven, history-centered 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 non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s 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. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s 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. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's 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 the grounding virtues listed 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 

• Co-creation 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 a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account

• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

• BenefitHub state employee discount program

• State of Health employee wellness program

• Excellent work-life 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 at: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi.  The Hands-On History Program Manager reports to the Hands-On History Program Director and is responsible for developing and implementing programs that support youth and their families in Denver and across the state. These programs include school break experiences, summer camps, after-school enrichment, and fifth-day community programming on a four-day school week. This position also provides administrative support for the entire system of Hands-On History sites across the state.

Hands-On History is a collection of engaging and exciting education programs. They
provide participatory history and culture-based offerings for students ages 6 to 12 when school is not in session. Offered at multiple locations across Colorado throughout the calendar year, each program’s curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential-style explorations. It provides interactive classes with themes and topics specifically tailored to each community.

Brief Duty Description
A. Denver-Metro Operations

• Manage Hands-On History programs at the History Colorado Center and other Denver-Metro sites, including 10-12 weeks of school break programs (winter/spring/summer).
  Develop interactive, hands-on, experimental-style activities and lessons that connect to their lived experiences and cultivate a sense of belonging for school-aged children.
• Prepare curriculum and supplies for each program.
• Manage program budget, including tracking expenses and revenue.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, interns, and temporary staff for Denver Metro locations.

B. Statewide System Support

• Manage the Hands-On History program registration system (Jumbula), including setting up registration pages, training new users, and troubleshooting issues with staff.
• Invoicing and processing payments.
• Update and share program planning sheets.
• Maintaining program statistics (including attendance data) and preparing reports as needed.
• Create and administer surveys for each site to track youth engagement and program impact. Work with each site to monitor and respond to survey feedback.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team and community partners to develop web content, advertising plans, press coverage, and other promotional materials.
• Manage supply lists and purchasing.

C. Education Department Support

• Actively participate in team meetings and strategy sessions.
• On-call facilitation of Education Department programs, including facilitating school field trips and other youth programs.
• Represent History Colorado at promotional and community events.
• Other duties as needed and assigned.
  

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Must be 21 or over and completed one of the following: A four-year college degree with such majors as recreation, outdoor education, education with a specialty in history, elementary or early childhood education, or a comparable field. Two (2) years of college (60-semester credits) training and 6 months (910 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience since attaining the age of 18 of 4 or more unrelated school-age children.
• At least (3) three years of full-time professional experience managing and developing youth programming, including supervising children ages 6-12 in a school-age childcare setting.
• Experience working with children from diverse backgrounds with various skill and ability levels.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and other web-based programs & applications.
• Experience managing and updating web pages.

Competencies

• A creative, self-motivated, and intellectually curious individual committed to amplifying, preserving, and making accessible the history of underheard communities.
• Excellent behavioral management skills focusing on positive reinforcement and trauma-informed strategies.
• Excellent organizational, conflict management, and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt strengths and experience to continue, change, or make new procedures.
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Occasional evenings and weekends are required.
• Occasional physical demands include lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and frequent bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to travel independently to offsite work locations across Colorado.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
  

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding  virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color  (BIPOC) LGBTQ  and differently abled communities to apply for this position. 

Resumes 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 pre-employment 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 Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us. 

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000