UIM - AmeriCorps Quarter Time Member *Term Limited

Americorps 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 include serving at the Ute Indian Museum, an average of 10 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 include facilitating Hands-On History programming, field trips, classroom visits, and other educational activities, tailoring content to be culturally relevant and aligned with academic standards. Working to take our History take out kits into Montrose classrooms and facilitating them for the kids. Coordinating with Teachers and schools to take our visits to them. Collaborating with museum staff and community partners to enhance program reach and impact.

Participating in professional development opportunities and contributing to the continuous improvement of educational programming. Supporting and facilitating other History Colorado community engagement and story initiative projects as needed. Facilitating educational tours for youth and adult audiences, lead overnight museum camps (including overnight supervision), and support cultural programming and research initiatives.

Hands-On History Camps during Montrose school breaks (schedule subject to change):
September 2026:
Cottonwood Days (full week);
December 2026:
Winterbreak (select days near Christmas);
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.