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Thank you for your interest in working with us! Please check this page for any open staff and AmeriCorps VISTA positions. We regularly update our open positions and are always looking for volunteers to join our statewide network.

CRC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Community Resource Center believes that working towards diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all that we do is more than just a nonprofit best practice – it is an ethical imperative. It is at the core of our values and is instrumental in advancing our mission. We are committed to the ongoing process of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment within Community Resource Center and throughout our partnerships with individuals, organizations, and networks across Colorado.

Community Resource Center Positions

RAN Heart of Colorado RPD Event Coordinator

Part-Time Contract Position Summary:

Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) is a regional event that brings together nonprofit organizations with local and statewide funders, businesses, elected officials, and government agencies for a three-day conference. The purpose of RPD is to increase resources, collaboration, and the sustainability of the local nonprofit community by expanding the relationships and opportunities available.

The Heart of Colorado region includes Chaffee, Lake, Park, Custer, Fremont, Clear Creek, Summit, Gilpin, and Teller counties. The event is collaboratively planned by a regional Steering Committee, and this position sits on the conference Leadership Committee alongside local event co-chairs. The Event Coordinator is a key individual to the success of the RPD conference. They are the informational liaison between the Committee, local government and businesses, vendors, presenters, and the host community. The Event Coordinator position reports to Community Resource Center staff.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Help identify quality venue and vendor options for the event, and advance relationships and contracts with selected vendors.
  • Assist in identifying and communicating with local conference sponsors.
  • Assist in outreach to presenters and panelists identified by the Steering Committee leaders.
  • Maintain an up-to-date budget (cash and in-kind revenue, expenses, balance), in cooperation with the fiscal sponsor and the Fundraising Committee.
  • Submit and track financial transactions including invoices, check requests, collecting W9s; be in communication with finance re: sending invoices and receipt of payment.
  • Provide information about nonprofit organizations, community-based groups, local governmental entities, and leaders in the Northeast Region.
  • Participate in Steering Committee meetings, and the wrap up meeting following the event. Participate in monthly subcommittee teleconference calls as needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to participants, presenters, vendors, event volunteers and the Steering Committee.
  • Assist with participant questions about registration, including phone and email inquiries from potential and registered nonprofit and local government participants.
  • Coordinate on-site conference logistics for the event including developing staffing plans, recruiting and supervising volunteers, and ensuring delivery from vendors of supplies and materials.
  • Responsible for day of organization and flow of events at NE RPD; organize details of conference to share with the team and volunteers through a tool such as a minute by minute.

Experience & Skill Requirements:

  • Well organized
  • Ability to work well with a diverse group of people and in a highly collaborative environment
  • Minimum of two years event planning experience
  • Tech savvy with a strong command of Excel and SharePoint
  • Experience with budget and contract management
  • A deep appreciation for nonprofits and their impact throughout the region
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Deep understanding of rural Colorado — ideally as a resident of a rural community — and demonstrated ability to work across differences in geography, identity, and lived experience.

Position Requirements:

  • Work remote with Internet service and a reasonable remote workspace
  • Colorado residency
  • Residency in Chaffee, Lake, Park, Custer, Fremont, Clear Creek, Summit, Gilpin, or Teller County
  • Provide proof of legal ability to work in the United State of America
  • Provide two references
  • Valid Driver’s License, proof of auto insurance; and access to reliable transportation

Work Location, Schedule and Environment:

  • Hybrid work, primarily a remote position with required participation at 6-8 in person meetings or events located in the Heart of Colorado region
  • Flexibility and capacity to work in a fast paced, fluid, changing work environment
  • Administrative tasks will require work in a home office setting
  • Working on a computer for multiple hours at a time, sitting or standing
  • Wearing a mask when required by CRC policies
  • Bending, twisting, and lifting associated with event site setup
  • Indoor/outdoor work with varying temperatures and noise levels at large events
  • CRC uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility in the United States. E-Verify compares the information you provided on your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to official government records

Applicants: Email a cover letter and resume by December 22, 2025 to Jen Allen email hidden; JavaScript is required and April-Dawn Knudsen email hidden; JavaScript is required

Volunteer With Us!

CRC believes in the power of volunteers to greatly impact the work and reach of the nonprofit sector. Our volunteers build the capacity of individuals, organizations and networks across the state. CRC’s volunteers are community leaders, local government officials, statewide grant makers, young professionals, nonprofit executives, students and mentors all with a vested interest in building the capacity and lifting up the work of Colorado’s diverse communities.

CRC is seeking Grants Research Volunteers. The Grants Research Volunteer will play an important role ensuring that the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for nonprofit funding research, is accurate and up to date. By ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the Colorado Grants Guide, the research and database management volunteer directly supports thousands of nonprofits across Colorado in identifying vital funding opportunities. Your efforts help Colorado’s nonprofit sector access the resources they need to serve communities more effectively making your contributions an essential part of building a stronger Colorado. 

NOTE: This is an unpaid volunteer position. CRC offers personal and professional development opportunities, and other general incentives. We are only accepting applications from individuals who reside in the United States at this time.

Major Responsibilities: 

  • Work independently within a team to update the current Colorado Grants Guide database of funder and grant profiles, using a variety of online resources to ensure profile accuracy. 
  • Research, identify, and develop funder and grant profiles of foundations, corporations, and government agencies not currently listed in the Colorado Grants Guide. 
  • Track hours and work contributed; check-in with volunteer coordinator(s)  
  • Other responsibilities may be assigned based on the volunteer’s skill set and specific interests. 

Requirements 

  • General computer and online research proficiency
  • Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills
  • Minimum of one year of data entry experience
  • Access to a computer and Internet 
  • Highly organized  
  • Detail oriented 
  • Ability to effectively manage independent work and the time required to complete tasks 

Work Schedule/Location 

  • Project duties are done remotely  

Benefits:

  • Gain insight on how to research funding opportunities for nonprofit organizations
  • Free access to virtual CRC-led trainings and workshops and free access to the Colorado Grants Guide while volunteering
  • LinkedIn recommendations from Community Resource Center 
  • Potential volunteer-specific networking opportunities with our organizational partners and associations.  
  • Resume and cover letter review, revisions, and workshopping 

Application Process 

  • Please complete and submit this linked application.  
  • Please email Marcy Mitchell at email hidden; JavaScript is required, if you have any questions. 

Internship Positions

CRC is accepting Internship Applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Below, please find information on open internship opportunties, position descriptions, and instructions on how to apply.

We envision a Colorado where human service nonprofits are actively engaged in nonpartisan advocacy and civic engagement. We strive towards a state in which the political power and influence of the nonprofit sector is strengthened. We seek to empower and train marginalized communities to have a voice about the policy decisions that affect them most. We envision the individual power of people combined with the collective power of the sector, to help create more healthy and just communities for all.

Community Resource Center’s mission is to create opportunities, tools and strategies to develop nonprofits and community groups to strengthen Colorado. We provide a continuum of services throughout the entire state of Colorado that develop leadership, convene communities and provide critical resources to nonprofits doing life-changing and life-saving work.

The Participation Project and Root Causes Network are programs of Community Resource Center (CRC). The Participation Project (PP) provides guidance, training, and support to human service nonprofits in their nonpartisan civic engagement efforts. The PP has grown into a network of more than 40 service providers statewide who together serve nearly one million low-income Coloradans. All populations represented are low-income, and many come from other traditionally marginalized communities, including communities of color, immigrants and refugees, LBGTQ+ communities, and single mothers. Through this program, the Participation Project provides the necessary support for human service nonprofits to offer nonpartisan voter engagement efforts to their clients and communities through voter registration, Pledge to Vote, and Get Out the Vote activities

“Many of the individuals who come to Denver Urban Ministries for services feel forgotten and abandoned by their communities, and by their leaders and decision-makers. Registering to vote is the most basic and simple way to make your voice heard and share your opinions. By voting you say I’m here, I exist and I matter.”
– PP Partner Agency

The Root Causes Network provides a permanent infrastructure to build the capacity of service providers to advance inclusive and community-centered policy. The Network creates formal and ongoing space for members to convene, and advance their skills and knowledge. When mobilized, nonprofits play a vital role in our state’s political and policy landscape. Nonpartisan efforts to engage those most directly impacted by policy decisions garner better policy outcomes, improved client outcomes, and a more effective nonprofit sector in advocating on behalf of communities in need of a political voice.

Internship Description

Community Resource Center seeks two interns to join our vibrant team for the 2024-2025 academic year and assist human service nonprofits in nonpartisan advocacy and voter engagement efforts through the Participation Project and the Root Causes Network. Ideal candidates will have 10-15 hours a week of availability for the months of August through May. Exact work schedule will be set with the Program Manger prior to starting, and all work hours will remain within CRC’s regular business hours 8:00 – 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. Start and end dates are flexible, and all work is currently being conducted remotely. We are following CDC guidelines and will resume in office work when it is safe to do so.

Intern Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist in outreach and recruitment efforts for advocacy and voter engagement efforts
• Assist in providing overall program support and coordination
• Operations support including administrative and communications efforts
• Assist in program design and implementation of Root Causes Network and training curriculum
• Regular check-ins with Program Manager, weekly plans, and quarterly evaluations
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Skills and Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of the nonprofit sector and public policy advocacy or strong ability/interest to learn
• Basic understanding of, or interest in learning about, voter engagement tactics, including voter registration, voter education, and Get Out the Vote activities
• Basic understanding of, or strong interest in learning about how human service nonprofits engage in systems change work using an equity lens

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
  •  Enthusiastic leadership and the ability to motivate others to act
  •  Detail oriented with effective planning and time management skills
  •  Ability to work independently with broad guidance, and self-manage

To apply: please submit a resume and letter of interest explaining your relevant experience to email hidden; JavaScript is required with ‘Graduate Intern’ as the subject line.

Community Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a commitment to affirmative action principles. People of color, women, immigrants and refugees, LGBTQ+ people, and people from low-income backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

How do I get started?

Do you want to be part of CRC’s large scale impact within our state’s nonprofit community? We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help us further our reach and impact! Please check below for our open volunteer opportunities. Looking to contribute a specific skill or expertise? We are always happy to work with you to fulfill your interests!

We do not have any open volunteer positions at this time. Please check back as we do have open volunteer opportunities from time to time!

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