Assistant Director of Statewide Education

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Statewide Education role is to lead and advance CRC’s in-person and virtual

education programming in the Front Range and Rural Colorado including program management & supervision, education design and fund development & administration. This position reports to the Chief Program Officer and works with the Senior Program Director and Director of Civic Engagement. This position supervises 1-2 Regional Event Coordinators and an AmeriCorps VISTA member.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Education Design & Delivery

● Train and facilitate engaging, inclusive, and accessible offerings in Rural Colorado and the Front Range

● Create and revise training content and facilitation guides on various topics related to nonprofit

management

● Revise and maintain CRC resources and tools, including the Start up for Success Guide and nonprofit

resource website

● Develop and oversee custom education projects with contract partners

● Support the development guides and curriculum for CRC’s full program portfolio

● Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated into the design and delivery of CRC education

offerings

● Oversee and advance the evaluation of statewide nonprofit management education programming

● Partner with the Senior Program Director of the Rural Action Network in support of Regional Leadership

Committees through facilitation, development of education plans, execution of RLC-led events and

training, and development of meaningful offerings for Rural Philanthropy Days conferences

Program Management & Supervision

● Direct and design CRC’s annual statewide education program offerings

● Partner with other organizations on the creation of cross-sector events, research projects, and

collaborative efforts

● Support CRC partners with resources on nonprofit startup, management practices, and other

information

● Ensure excellent customer service

● Manage event coordination, and logistical event support for both in person, virtual and hybrid offerings

● Identify and cultivate relationships with contract facilitators, consultants, and education partners

● Manage workflow of projects

● Oversee and support the creation of marketing and outreach communications

● Supervise the work of contract trainers and consultants

● Manage and lead a team staff and VISTA members

Fund Development & Administration

● Develop scopes of work and other proposals for custom projects

● Cultivate new and steward existing partners and funders across the state

● Participate in cultivation, asks, and stewardship of funders, and contribute to grant applications and

reports, sponsorship requests, and other funding materials

● Develop fee for service policies, rates, and revenue standards for the education program

● Engage with program funders for regular updates, monthly and quarterly progress tracking, reporting on

outcomes, and maintaining compliance

● Collaborate on annual program budget development & maintenance.

● Assist in forecasting and efforts to achieve budget goals

● Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financials, provide feedback on accuracy

● Submit monthly board report and weekly activity report to CEO

● Contribute to program team planning, internal meeting facilitation

● Maintain appropriate communication with CRC staff and board members

Other Responsibilities:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. There may be other

duties needed to drive our mission, meet our strategic goals and abide by our organization values.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

● Ability to pass a CNCS criminal background check

● Proof of COVID 19 Vaccination with Booster or Proof of Qualifying Exemption

● Work remote with Internet service and a reasonable remote work space

● Colorado Residency

● Provide proof of legal ability to work in the United State of America

● Access to reliable transportation to get to and from nonprofit organizations in the Front Range

● Valid driver’s license and proof of current auto insurance

WORK LOCATION AND ENVIRONMENT

● Associated travel is approximately 30% within the front range and rural Colorado

● Hybrid of remote work and in person

● Work locations associated with travel and a hybrid of CRC Denver office & remote work

● Administrative tasks will require work in a home office setting (sitting or standing)

● Working on the computer for multiple hours at a time

● Attend in person events and meetings

● Wearing a mask when required by CRC policies

● Bending, twisting, and lifting associated with event site setup

● Ability make presentations to small and large groups

● Flexible scheduling due to events and travel

● Capacity to work in a fast paced, fluid and changing environment

Required Experience & Skills:

● 5+ years experience with nonprofit management

● 5+ years experience with adult education, training, and/or public speaking

● 5+ years experience with supervision

● 3+ years experience with fund development

● Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion

● Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment and decision making

● Experience leading remote projects and teams

● Flexibility, and capacity to work in a fluid, changing work environment

● Related Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience

● Excellent written and oral communication skills

● Proficient with Google Suite, Zoom, MS 365 Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

● Professional Proficiency in English & Spanish

Annual Salary Pay Range: $58,000-$62,000

Benefits: 100% Paid Employee Coverage Medical & Dental base plans; 100% Paid Employee Coverage for

Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Simple IRA with a 2% match, and Vision

Insurance available; 11 paid Company Holidays, Personal Time (0–24-month possible accrual of 128 hours), and Health Time.

EEO

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. CRC is committed to providing an inclusive and

welcoming environment for staff, AmeriCorps VISTAs, volunteers, and program

participants. CRC welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourages women,

people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply.

Where/How to apply?

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to jobs@crcamerica.org. Resume and/or cover letter should inform CRC of your training and facilitation experience, and specifically reference how you have demonstrated a commitment to inclusion and equity in your career.

Note: 2nd round interview candidates will be asked to demonstrate their presentation skills.