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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 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 or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The History Colorado Center is conveniently located in downtown Denver. In addition to a great location, we offer fantastic benefits including:

• Paid life insurance
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• 11 paid holidays per year plus 12 hours of vacation and 6.66 hours of sick leave a month
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• Free ECO pass
• 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
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employee Wellness Programs

Description of Job

The School Programs Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support of school programs (both on and offsite) for the History Colorado Center including field trips, History Take-Out classes, artifact kit rentals and teacher professional development. This position exists to provide organizational support to History Colorado’s education programs by welcoming, checking in, and managing K-12 school groups on-site at the History Colorado Center, as well as handling reservations and communications with teachers and other school personnel. This is a key customer service position that interfaces directly with teachers, chaperones and students.

Confirms school group visitation times with teachers, welcomes school groups to the museum, guides them to their facilitator, collects payment when needed, and sends email surveys following the visit. Also responsible for set up of the lunchroom, assigning rolling carts to schools for lunch storage during their visit. Schedules school group visits and trunk rentals. This position works as part of a team of volunteers, interns and staff that is responsible for providing an outstanding experience for school groups that visit the History Colorado Center.

• Preparing and shipping trunks and artifact kits
• Field Trip Check-In (greeting, storage carts, schedule)
• Program Confirmations and Post-Event
• Preparing and sending Quarterly Education Newsletter
• Works with volunteers and interns.
• Tabling at education events and meeting with partners about partners about our K-12 programs.
• Other duties as assigned
• Program Reservations and Payment (field trips, trunks, History Take-Out)
• Managing and coordinating Educational Use items (keeping storage rooms clean and organized)
• Program supply purchasing
• Coordinate Camp Colorado and other lunch spaces

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.

Strong customer service skills, desire to work with the public, specifically K-12 audiences.

Familiarity with Google Suite.

Highly Desirable

Familiarity with culturally responsive customer service.

Experience working with volunteers and/or interns.

Ability to adapt strengths and experience to continue, change, or make new procedures.

Effective verbal communication and cooperation with colleagues.

Ability to work efficiently and keep track of numerous projects simultaneously.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver license as a condition of employment.