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Classroom Programs Coordinator

Salary

$51,000.00 - $55,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GCA80063_11_25

Department

History Colorado

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

12/12/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

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.

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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.

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 (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism\_Grounding\_Virtues.pdf) 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 (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans

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

+ Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

+ 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 (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

+ State of Health (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-programs) 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 .

Description of Job

*Due to the State's current hiring freeze, this position will not be filled until January 1 or after.

The Classroom Programs Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support of History Colorado Center school programs, which are primarily utilized in classrooms, including History Take-Out classes, artifact kit rentals, and online resources. This position exists to provide organizational support to History Colorado’s education programs by handling reservations, payments, and communications with teachers and other school personnel, as well as training and scheduling program facilitators. This is a key customer service position that interfaces directly with teachers and students.

Work includes but is not limited to the following:

Brief Duty Description:

+ Processes program reservations and payments.

+ Trains, schedules, and evaluates program facilitators.

+ Point person for teacher communications, including confirmation emails, questions, and follow-up surveys.

+ Conducts program evaluation, including administering surveys and monitoring results.

+ Monitors and purchases program supplies.

+ Coordinates the Educational Use Collection.

+ Prepares and ships artifact kits to schools across the state.

+ Promotes classroom programs at off-site education events.

+ Facilitates field trips and out-of-school-time camp activities as needed.

+ Participates in Education Advisory Board group meetings and discussions.

+ Updates educational materials on the website as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sQLdihrVs9LaAfsxHW-xxITY8EKvNvCg/view) focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

Proven Experience, Knowledge, Skills:

+ Two (2) years of full-time professional experience with a primary focus on

+ K-12 educational program administration and oversight.

+ Part-time experience will be prorated.

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Education and Experience:

+ A combination of related education and/or relevant experience with K-12 educational program administration and oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 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.

+ Strong customer service skills, with a desire to work with the public, specifically in K-12 settings.

+ Familiarity with Google Suite.

Conditions of Employment :

+ Circumstances may require a position to work outside of regular business hours.

+ Background check and fingerprinting

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

Substitutions:

+ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or college in Education, Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, or another relevant field will count for 1 year of required experience.

Competencies:

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

+ Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, create systems and processes, and collaborate with and engage others.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.

+ Detail-oriented.

+ Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally with diverse communities in all corners of the state.

+ Work well under pressure.

+ Proactive approaches to problem-solving and strong decision-making capability.

+ Highly resourceful team player who is also extremely effective independently.

Factors to be Evaluated:

+ Technical Competence – Technical experience as it relates to the duties outlined in this job announcement.

+ Depth and Breadth of Experience – Experience that covers multiple areas outlined in this job announcement. Experience should be varied and not one-dimensional, and demonstrate a wide range of community involvement.

+ Job Fit – Experience will be evaluated to determine how well your past experience aligns with and meets the business needs of this position. Current knowledge is preferred.

Supplemental Information

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 [email protected] .

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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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