Open Positions
Team UP AmeriCorps members provide direct service to local agencies to support the well-being of children and families in southwest Colorado.
New positions are added throughout the year.
Program Quality Coordinator
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado creates and supports mentoring relationship that ignite the power and promise of youth. Help them expand their summer programming with intention by joining the team as the summer AmeriCorps Program Quality Coordinator!
Site: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Location: Durango, CO
Term Dates: May - August
Vision Projects Coordinator
Site: Riverhouse Children’s Center
Location: Durango, CO
Term Dates: June - August*
*Possibility to continue into the fall for the right candidate!
With a mission to build the foundation for a lifetime of success through quality early childhood education, Riverhouse is searching for one to two AmeriCorps members to serve as Vision Project Coordinators to implement vision projects in order to boost their culture and community.
Summer Program Liaison
Site: The Hive
Location: Durango, CO
Term Dates: June - August
Bilingual individual highly preferred, specifically proficient in Spanish
The Hive DGO is a youth centered non-profit that provides programming through passion based exploration of skateboarding, music, art and beyond. The Hive DGO strives to support journeys in self discovery by providing a brave and inclusive space for under-resourced and underrepresented youth. The Hive is seeking a summer AmeriCorps member to support their summer program expansion. The Summer Program Liaison will support youth and families - and have a summer of fun!
Mancos Summer Hub focuses on serving the Mancos community by providing a safe and enriching summer care program for students. Mancos Summer Hub operates with five primary objectives: enhancing student engagement in school through participation in summer programs, fostering stronger social connections among peers and students, alleviating family stress by offering a secure and enjoyable summer environment for students, and providing essential community support. Mancos Summer Hub is seeking a Restorative Practices Coordinator that will play a pivotal role in supporting a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for participants.
Restorative Practices Coordinator
Position has been filled
Site: Mancos Summer Hub
Location: Mancos, CO
Term Dates: June - July
Montezuma Inspire Coalition (MIC) Summer AmeriCorps Member
Site: Montezuma Inspire Coalition
Location: Montezuma County, CO
Term Dates: May - August
The mission of the Montezuma Inspire Coalition is to create meaningful social and outdoor experiences for youth in our community to foster connection, curiosity and discovery. This position is aimed at increasing the capacity of MIC and its partner organizations during the summer season. Specifically, this member will serve directly with MIC and two MIC partners: Fozzie's Farm (under the Montezuma Land Conservancy) and the School Community Youth Collaborative (SCYC).
Adult and Aging Outreach Specialist
Site: Montezuma County Department of Social Services
Location: Cortez, CO
Term Dates: June - August*
*Position continues into a second term (September - May/August 2025)
Montezuma County Department of Social Services strives to collaborate and advocate to help children, families, and individuals work towards stability through the utilization of programs and resources. The Adult & Aging Outreach Specialist will serve with the adult and aging population to understand current services available, accessibility and methods to connect this population with these resources. The position will determine the gaps in services within the community for this population and work with key stakeholders to develop a strategic plan to address these gaps.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Send a resume and cover letter to annep@unitedway-swco.org and we will see if we have a fit for you!
