UIM - AmeriCorps Half Time Member *Term Limited

Ameri Corps Member Position

The Ameri Corps member will serve as part of the Education Department at the museum, working directly under the supervision of the Education Coordinator. Their primary focus will be to support and deliver high-impact educational programming to K-12 students, with an emphasis on equitable access to culturally relevant history education. The member will play a key role in facilitating Hands-on History programs, field trips, and other student focused educational experiences.

As capacity allows, the Ameri Corps member may also assist with community events, adult educational programming, and broader outreach initiatives.

Terms of Service

• The Member will serve at the Ute Indian Museum.
• The Ameri Corps member will serve for an average of 20 hours per week during the service term, for a minimum of 900 hours over the course of their service term.
• Flexible hours are required, including occasional evenings. Members may be expected to commit to weekend hours regularly.
• The Ameri Corps member will be directly supervised by the Education Coordinator, with additional oversight and support provided by the Program Manager.
• Service term begins September 8, 2026 and ends August 20, 2027.
• Mandatory Orientation on September 8 and 9, 2026 at the History Colorado Museum in Denver.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Facilitate Hands-On History programming, field trips, classroom visits, and other educational activities, tailoring content to be culturally relevant and aligned with academic standards.
• Collaborate with museum staff and community partners to enhance program reach and impact.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to the continuous improvement of educational programming.
• Support and facilitate other History Colorado community engagement and story initiative projects as needed.
• Facilitate educational tours for youth and adult audiences, lead overnight museum camps (including overnight supervision), and support cultural programming and research initiatives.

Service Term Overview:

• Hands-On History Camps during Montrose school breaks (schedule subject to change):
• September 2026 – Cottonwood Days (full week)
• December 2026 – Winter break (select days)
• April 5–9, 2027 – Spring Break
• June 7–July 23, 2027 – Summer Session (six weeks total)
• Community Engagement Events:
• October 16-17, 2026:
  Powwow
• December 5, 2026:
  Christmas Sale with Weavers Guild
• May/June 2027:
  Community Appreciation Day (Date TBD)
• August 15, 2027:
  Youth Appreciation Day

Interviews planned for the week of August 4-7, 2026

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Ability to pass criminal history checks.
• Strong interest in history, education, or a related field.
• Must have at least three (3) months of full-time or equivalent part-time experience working with school-age children ages 5-18 (455 hours)
• Resume
• Cover letter

Supplemental Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system; applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado. Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for History Colorado within Colorado. History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in our grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.

To see these virtues click this link: (Anti-Racism Grounding Virtues). 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.

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