EPHM - AmeriCorps Full-Time Member *Term-Limited*

Posting number: GCA80016_07.26

Department: History Colorado

Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Community Services, Education, Community Development, Museum, Internship, Historic Preservation, Community and Social Services, Education, Training & Library, Career Exploration, Child Care, Student Employment, Teacher

Summary

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.

We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. History Colorado and the State of Colorado is committed to building inclusive, innovative service environments with AmeriCorps members who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the service process, we provide 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 or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

We are committed to serving all Coloradans and offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We steward about 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 work with school groups and youth through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs across the state of Colorado. We’re home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind.

The History Colorado AmeriCorps Program endeavors to address three broad areas of community need across the state: equitable K-12th grade educational outcomes, quality history educational programming, and the tools to preserve and share a more inclusive Colorado history. This initiative is part of History Colorado's strategic goals to invest in rural prosperity, strengthen education through history, and share the diverse stories of Colorado's past.

AmeriCorps Member Perks Include:

• A total living allowance up to $34,000 (pre-tax), distributed in biweekly installments of $1,360 over the 50-week service term.

• Segal Education Award of $7,395 for qualifying members

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans

• Optional medical and dental health plans covered for full-time members, and the option to purchase health plans for members not serving in a full-time capacity

• Paid life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – A borrower may qualify for forgiveness by making 120 on-time payments while employed full-time in public service, if they have certain kinds of federal loans in a qualifying repayment plan

• BenefitHub discount program

Visit historycolorado.org/americorps for more information

Examples of duties

The AmeriCorps member will serve as part of the Education Departm