Join the CRC Team

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

Position Summary:
The Administrative Coordinator role coordinates organizational administrative tasks in the areas of finance, operations, and human resources and will work closely with the Director of Finance and Compliance, the Employment Practices Advisor and the Business Operations Manager in supporting Community Resource Center’s (CRC) programs and statewide mission. This part-time role reports to the Business Operations Manager and will work at least two days a week at CRC’s Denver Headquarter office.

Essential Responsibilities:

Finance Administration-Organize accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Accounts Payable: Identification of bill and invoice payments, coding and recording of those accounts’ payable transactions, and processing payments
• Accounts Receivable: Process incoming checks and deposits including coding and recording of customer payments, donor contributions, sponsorships and funder payments. Maintain accounts receivable spreadsheet, and update CRC’s Director of Finance & Compliance on relevant accounts receivable information
• Maintain proper filing of organizational and financial documents including accounts payable, accounts receivable, contracts, grants and other organizational documents as required in digital and paper forms
• Implement financial procedures that are compliant with AmeriCorps state and national service programs and compile financial attachments for grant applications and reports

Operational Administration-Perform administrative and in-person functions in the Denver headquarter office:
• Open, sort, scan mail in Denver office and correspond with staff about incoming mail
• Send outgoing mail from Denver office
• Coordinate with IT vendor on office to perform regular maintenance and configure equipment
• Maintain Office Supply Inventory for office supplies
• Meeting setup at office
• Track and purchase office supplies and postage; complete an annual technology inventory
• Monitor organizational email inboxes

Human Resources- Support recruitment and onboarding of new staff:
• Coordinate with staff and applicants to schedule candidate interviews
• Conduct applicant pre-screening
• Review new hire paperwork and coordinate communications for onboarding
• Conduct reference checks
• Coordinate new hire orientation sessions

Other Responsibilities:
• Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals.
• Move CRC’s Mission forward while upholding and incorporating CRC’s Core Ideology & Values
• Support operations and program staff as needed
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. There may be other duties needed to drive CRC’s mission, meet its strategic goals, and abide by our organization values.

Position Requirements:
• Participation in quarterly CRC all staff in person events which may require travel
• Colorado residency
• Provide proof of legal ability to work in the United State of America
• Provide two references
• Ability to work remotely with reliable Internet service and a reasonable remote workspace to conduct business calls
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to Denver headquarter office and business events

Skills Required:
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficient with Adobe and QuickBooks
• Expert proficiency level in Excel and MicroSoft O365
• Extremely high level of detail and ability to provide accurate and timely information

Qualification Requirements:
• 1+ years’ experience working in finance and office administration
• 1+ years’ experience working with diverse communities

Work Location, Schedule, and Environment:
• Approximately 24-26 hours per week
• Hybrid with at least 2 days a week in-person at CRC’s Denver headquarter office
• Flexibility and capacity to work in a fast paced, fluid, changing work environment
• Administrative tasks will require work in a home office or 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

Compensation & Benefits:
Hourly Pay: $23/hour with bi-weekly pay periods.

Benefits: Part-time Regular (24+ Hours) Benefits: Health Time (.0346 part-time accrual rate), Personal Time (.0615 part-time accrual rate), 13 CRC Holidays (4 hours each holiday), Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, opportunity to participate in simple IRA plan with 3% company match, $9.24 bi-weekly reimbursement for internet/phone, and opportunity to elect medical, dental and vision coverage the 1st day of the month following date of hire. CRC pays 40% of medical & 50% dental base plan benefits for employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CRC is an equal opportunity employer. CRC is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, AmeriCorps VISTA members, volunteers, and program participants. CRC welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply.

Application Instructions:
Email a resume and cover letter to Tayah Wheeland, Business Operations Manager (email hidden; JavaScript is required) and TC McCracken, Employment Practices Advisor (email hidden; JavaScript is required). Resume and cover letter should inform CRC of your qualifications and commitment to CRC’s mission. For full consideration apply by April 12, 2024.

Program Description: Through the Rural Action Network® (RAN), CRC convenes a powerful, dynamic, and responsive network of nonprofits, community and government leaders, funders, and changemakers to tackle persistent issues in regions, develop and cultivate rural leadership, align and increase the giving of philanthropy with the needs of rural nonprofits, and support thriving, just communities across rural Colorado. The RAN umbrella of programming includes Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD)®, the work of our ongoing rural Regional Leadership Committees (RLCs), Virtual Funder Roundtables, and a Rural Advisory Committee. This program has been a critical component of CRC’s work to serve rural communities for over 30 years and CRC is striving to evolve this programming through deep listening and input from rural partners.

Position Summary:  This position manages components of the Rural Action Network® (RAN) program including the Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD)® program, convening the two RPD conference Steering Committees, leading the execution of the Virtual Funder Roundtables, and supporting the wider work of the Rural Action Network. This position is part of a team that will exercise deep listening and flexibility to evolve programming to meet the needs of rural partners. RAN provides critical capacity building opportunities for rural organizations to build their skills, connect with grant makers who can fund their visions, and build powerful relationships with other regional leaders. The position supervises regular and temporary program coordinators.

This is a full time, regular, exempt position. This position is primarily remote and requires approximately 30% travel throughout the state of Colorado. It also requires in-person attendance at CRC events and quarterly attendance at Denver Headquarters for events and/or meetings.

Essential Responsibilities:
Program Management
• In partnership with the Director of Capacity Building, manage the Rural Philanthropy Days (RPD) program and annual Virtual Funder Roundtables (VFRTs).
• Develop and execute Rural Action Network (RAN) program plans to meet program goals, in partnership with the Director of Capacity Building.
• Build trusting relationships with partners across Colorado, including with nonprofits, local and statewide funders, donors, community leaders, volunteers, regional and statewide advocacy organizations, and state and local government officials, ensuring the Rural Action Network is well-positioned to have impact.
• Identify new program partners driving the regional work of the Rural Action Network, recruit diverse and dynamic Regional Leadership and Steering Committee partners.
• Facilitate the two RPD conference Steering Committees in partnership with the Director of Capacity Building and local Steering Committee leadership.
• Guide the two RPD Steering Committees through the planning of two successful annual conferences, oversee the two concurrent RPD conference workplans.
• Facilitate effective RPD subcommittee meetings that result in both strengthened regional relationships and movement towards program objectives.
• Engage in other components of the Rural Action Network including the Rural Advisory Committee and the annual RAN Convention.
• Co-design and co-facilitate weekly RAN Program Meeting agenda with Director of Capacity Building.
• Deliver capacity building trainings at RAN events including RPD conferences, and within the CRC education program.

Event Registration and Outreach
• Drive the event marketing of RPD and Virtual Funder Roundtables (VFRT). Coordinate content creation with CRC Marketing staff, approve marketing content, and ensure effective participant communications.
• Serve as the lead for the design and management of registration pages for the RPD conference and Virtual Funder Roundtables. Support the other Rural Action Network events in the creation of registration, including coaching staff and troubleshooting issues.
• Provide strong customer service, with positive communications with partners about registration, problem solving issues, and invoicing as needed.
Management and Supervision:
• Manage the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of two regional Rural Philanthropy Days Event Coordinators based in the conference host communities.
• May supervise Rural Action Network Program Coordinator and RPD Event Coordinators including oversight of performance in their daily responsibilities, ensuring they are achieving necessary position objectives, and conducting performance reviews.
• Provide direction, feedback, coaching and development to direct reports to grow as nonprofit professionals.
• Review and approve expenditures and timesheets.

Data Tracking, and Evaluation
• Manage Rural Action Network program evaluation and reporting, including post-event surveys, administering mid-term behavior change evaluations, analyzing data, and making meaning through the design of evaluation reports.
• Recommend and manage systems for measuring impact and efficacy of tactics to inform strategy development.
• Oversee the drafting of monthly board reports and the CRC dashboard contributions for the Rural Action Network program.
• Execute statewide data mapping project, including project supervision of research on giving trends in rural Colorado to strengthen rural philanthropy.
• Conduct outreach to statewide funders to collect grant data and supervise the team of staff, VISTA members, and volunteers standardizing the data.

Administrative and Fund Development
• Design and maintain the RPD conference budgets in conjunction with the Director of Capacity Building.
• Participate in monthly RAN Financials meeting and engage with members of CRC’s operations team to ensure accurate financial records.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with CRC policy and serve as the team lead in reconciling RAN event registrations and RPD conference budgets.
• Review monthly financial reports, ensure accuracy, coding and suggest edits.
• Create check requests for RAN vendors, send and follow up on invoices to event participants.
• Participate in programmatic and organizational fund development efforts including grant writing and reporting, sponsorship cultivation, fee for service contracts, and contract negotiation.
• Participate in monthly meetings of CRC’s Fund Development team, working to identify and cultivate new potential funders of the Rural Action Network, as well as prepare grant applications and reports for current funders.
• Collaborate with CRC staff across the organization, participate in working groups, functional groups, staff meetings, annual budget preparation, and board meetings as requested.

Other Responsibilities:
• Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals
• Move CRC’s Mission forward while upholding and incorporating CRC’s Core Ideology & Values
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. There may be other duties needed to drive our mission, meet our strategic goals and abide by our organization values.

Position Requirements:
• Participation in quarterly CRC all staff in person events which may require travel
• Colorado residency
• Provide proof of legal ability to work in the United State of America
• Provide two references
• Ability to work remotely with reliable Internet service and a reasonable remote workspace to conduct business calls
• Access to reliable transportation to travel to Denver Headquarters and business events

Skills Required:
• Self-starter with proven ability to take initiative, build meaningful relationships, and see complex projects through to completion.
• Experience living or working in a rural community, possession of rural cultural competencies and strong understanding of the unique needs of rural nonprofits.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategies and tactics to create equitable and inclusive outcomes.
• Confident public speaking, facilitation skills, presentation and/or teaching experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster collaboration, trust, and partnership in a complex program with several simultaneous priorities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Proficient with Google platforms, O365, Zoom, Canva, Word Press, Adobe, Constant Contact, and Salesforce
• Ability and willingness to learn and use new online platforms.
• Alignment with and commitment to CRC’s mission and values.

Qualification Requirements – Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ field or related experience such as community development
• 2+ years of management and supervisory experience
• 3+ years’ work with rural communities

Preferred qualifications:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Live and/or work in one of CRC’s eight rural regions in Colorado
• Experience with budget and contract management

Work Location, Schedule, and Environment:
• This is primarily a remote with approximately 30% travel throughout Colorado, some overnight travel
• Required in person attendance at CRC events and quarterly events at Denver Headquarters
• Flexibility and capacity to work in a fast paced, fluid, changing work environment
• Administrative tasks will require work in a home office or 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

Compensation & Benefits:
Annual Salary Range: $55,000. – $56,000.
Bi-weekly pay periods

Benefits: Full-time Regular Benefits: Health Time 2.77 hours per pay period, Personal Time 4.92 hours per Pay Period, 13 CRC Holidays, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, opportunity to participate in simple IRA plan with 3% company match, $18.47 bi-weekly reimbursement for internet/phone, and opportunity to elect medical, dental and vision coverage the 1st day of the month following date of hire. CRC pays 80% of medical & 100% dental base plan benefits for employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
CRC is an equal opportunity employer. CRC is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, AmeriCorps VISTAs, volunteers, and program participants. CRC welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply.

How to apply:
External applicants email a resume and cover letter to Katy Sawyer, Director of Capacity Building (email hidden; JavaScript is required) and TC McCracken, Employment Practices Advisor, (email hidden; JavaScript is required). Resume and cover letter should inform CRC of your experience and how it relates to the position. For full consideration apply by April 17, 2024.

About CRC

Our Mission: CRC supports, strengthens, and galvanizes change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado.

Our Theory of Change: We believe in the power of nonprofits to affect change and support thriving communities. To achieve this, individuals, organizations, and the networks that comprise our sector must be supported with meaningful capacity building.

CRC Core Values

  • We believe in increasing equity across Colorado.
  • We create bold change through curiosity and accepting challenges.
  • We respond with agility to the needs of our partners.
  • We center community in our work with deep listening.
  • We practice respect and trust as a team.
  • We strive to do better through a growth mindset.

Position Summary: 

The CEO is responsible for being a leader in the non-profit sector and for CRC’s overall leadership, management, and strategic planning to execute the organizational mission while upholding its values.  This role is responsible for Sector Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Managerial Leadership, Fiscal Leadership, Program Strategy, and Board of Director Relationship.

This exempt-full-time-regular position reports to the CRC Board Chairperson and Board.  This position directly supervises these roles Chief Officers and the Human Resources role of Employment Practices Advisor and is responsible for the overall supervision and leadership of all staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

Sector Leadership Strengthens and galvanizes change-makers across the nonprofit ecosystem, working together to create a more equitable Colorado.

  • Leads with a clear vision and builds capacity in the nonprofit ecosystem to strengthen Colorado’s communities by engaging nonprofit leaders, donors, government and business leaders.
  • Advocates for practices, policies, and ordinances that benefit the nonprofit sector in a thoughtful and strategic manner.
  • Positions CRC as thought leaders in the nonprofit sector, sharing innovations, best practices, and trainings. Actively seeks sector leadership opportunities for CRC and the CEO.
  • Represents CRC routinely and professionally at local and statewide events through speaking, serving on committees, and presenting information sessions.
  • Listens, communicates, motivates, and builds trust with diverse groups in dispersed geographic areas.
  • Serves as a primary spokesperson to the media and is available for radio, tv interviews. Responds to media questions.
  • Creates and nurtures relationships with many different constituencies and community members to advance CRC’s vision, mission, and goals.
  • Initiates and encourages collaboration and cooperation among other nonprofits, foundations, organizations, government agencies, and community leaders.

Strategic Leadership Builds capacity, creates, and implements strategy, develops necessary skills, and increases the knowledge of the nonprofit ecosystem, staff, and volunteers.

  • Create and implement a strong development plan to create diverse revenue streams and increase unrestricted funds.
  • Develops and maintains strategic relationships. Alliances, and partnerships within the nonprofit ecosystem, among peers, donors, foundations, and communities.
  • Collaborates with other organizations and displays transparency though regular communication with stakeholders and the public.
  • Champions DEI, internally and externally, and is committed to inclusiveness, accessibility, collaboration, and social justice.
  • Leads the leadership team and plays a central role in the overall development and strategic planning of the organization and communicates with Board Chairperson and Board members.
  • Partner, Collaborate and Communicate with CRC Board Chairperson and Board members.
  • Advances the partnership with Philanthropy Colorado, the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Bright Fox Analytics, and the Business Research Division at the University of Colorado Boulder to complete an update to the Colorado Nonprofit Economic Impact Study.
  • Oversees the strategic planning process for the organization incorporating ideas and perspectives of staff, VISTAs, volunteers, Board members, partners, and collaborators.
  • Oversees the implementation of CRC’s strategic plan and makes adjustment as needed.
  • Oversees the marketing and public relations of the organization.

Fiscal Stability and Leadership Oversees comprehensive development plan, organizational budget and forecasting to ensure financial stability and meet financial targets. 

  • Ensure financial stability of the organization.
  • Prepare a financial strategic plan to diversify funding, particularly unrestricted funds, build reserves and create processes and practices for financial transparency.
  • Impactfully communicates a compelling case for support and cultivates an understanding and appreciation of CRC’s work that results in financial support.
  • Analyze current funding streams and identify gaps.
  • In partnership with the Director of Finance and Compliance, review monthly cashflow to ensure financial stability and inform programmatic and financial decisions.
  • Review monthly financial statements and oversee any necessary monthly financial reporting with support from Director of Finance and Compliance.
  • Collaborate with auditors, accountant, Director of Finance and Compliance, CRC staff and board to complete financial audit.
  • Lead contact with Denver Foundation contact for Endowment account.
  • Lead contact with Nonprofit Finance Fund contact for loan. With support from the Director of Finance and Compliance, submit quarterly reports to Nonprofit Finance Fund and oversee any loan repayment.
  • Lead contact with bank(s).
  • Consult, coordinate and work with Board Treasurer on budget approval and financials to ensure fiscal integrity of the organization.
  • Collaborate with program team members to ensure all year end grant reports are complete and submitted to funders.
  • Collaborate with program leadership team to ensure all grant applications/requests are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Identifies consistent training fee schedule across all program areas.

Managerial Leadership Oversees all operational aspects of CRC, ensuring effective use of resources and legal and organizational compliance.

  • Demonstrate commitment to innovative practices, including the use of co-leadership models at CRC.
  • Developing revenue streams, building external and internal relationships, building and executing development plans
  • Implement and evaluate annual action plans based on agreed-upon strategic goals.
  • Create and encourage a collegial and participatory work environment where trust, integrity, inclusivity, transparency, and open communication are valued and supported.
  • Convene regular leadership team meetings.

Program Leadership Directs the development of program strategies and content to support the strengthening of nonprofit effectiveness.  

  • Directs the development of program strategies and content to support the strengthening of nonprofit effectiveness.
  • Leads staff to develop creative, cutting-edge programs and services to achieve CRC’s strategic goals.
  • Monitors trends in the nonprofit field to ensure that CRC is responsive to community needs and remains focused on its mission.
  • In conjunction with program and operations directors, implements programmatic oversight and evaluation to improve programs and services to CRC clients.

Board of Director Relationship: Develops capabilities and opportunities for CRC’s Board of Directors to achieve strategic goals.

  • Engage the board to create and fulfill CRC’s vision and mission.
  • In partnership with the board members, work to identify new candidates to recruit for board service with a priority of cultivating a more racially diverse Board.
  • Provide a thorough orientation for new board members.
  • Manage effective and productive communication between staff and the board.
  • Provide information and recommendations to the board for setting or revising CRC’s goals and objectives, operating policies, strategic planning, and program priorities.
  • As an ex-officio member of the committees of the board, attend meetings regularly and keep up to date on progress and issues of each Committee.
  • Schedule and hold regular monthly meetings with the Board Chair and Vice Chair; the Treasurer; and the entire Executive Committee, respectively, and send meeting agendas and supporting documents in advance.
  • Work with the Board Chair and members of the Executive Committee to set the agenda for each board meeting, and work with Business Operations Manager to prepare slide deck to review with the Board Chair the week of each meeting.
  • Schedule and host 6 bimonthly board meetings a year on the 3rd Friday of the month (with some exceptions).
  • Provide regular, monthly written updates via email on CRC’s programs and progress in meeting established goals, including the organizational dashboard and reports drafted by staff, current financial statements, previous meeting minutes, and other pertinent information.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and faiths or religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms, and values the worth of individuals.
  • Move CRC’s Mission forward while upholding and incorporating CRC’s Core Ideology & Values.
  • Support the CRC Mission through creating a sense of belonging for all people who make up CRC’s ecosystem.
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. There may be other duties needed to drive our mission, meet our strategic goals, and abide by our organization values.

Position Requirements:

  • Colorado residency
  • Provide proof of legal ability to work in the United State of America
  • Provide two references: one from an organization that you worked for and one from someone that worked with or for you
  • Ability to work remotely with reliable Internet service and a reasonable remote workspace to conduct business calls
  • Access to reliable transportation to travel to Denver Headquarters and business events
  • NSCHC Background Check

Skills Required:

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional relationship building and sustaining skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills: 

  • Bi-lingual – Spanish Speaking
  • Technical proficiency with: Salesforce, Constant Contact, Paycom, and QuickBooks

Qualification Requirements – Educations and/or Equivalent Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Non-Profit Business Sector
  • 10+ years field or related experience
  • 5+ years’ work with diverse communities, with an emphasis on rural communities
  • 10+ years’ experience with management and supervision
  • 10+ years’ experience with finance compliance and budgets
  • 10+ years’ experience with grants and fund development
  • Expertise in employment and financial laws and regulations

Work Location, Schedule, and Environment:

  • Ability to be in the Denver office a minimum of 5 days per calendar month.
  • Hybrid Dever Headquarters and remote
  • Travel throughout Colorado with overnight travel.
  • Flexibility and capacity to work in a fast-paced, fluid, changing work environment.
  • Administrative tasks will require work in a home office or 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

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $120,000 – $135,000

Bi-weekly pay periods

Benefits

Full-time Regular Benefits: Health Time 2.77 hours per pay period, Personal Time 4.92 hours per Pay Period, 13 CRC Holidays, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, opportunity to participate in simple IRA plan with 3% company match, $18.47 bi-weekly reimbursement for internet/phone, and opportunity to elect medical, dental and vision coverage the 1st day of the month following date of hire.  CRC pays 80% of medical & 100% dental base plan benefits for the employee.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. CRC is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, AmeriCorps VISTAs, volunteers, and program participants. CRC welcomes applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQIA+ people to apply.

How to Apply:

Email a resume and cover letter to email hidden; JavaScript is required & email hidden; JavaScript is required. Resume and cover letter should inform CRC of how experience relates to this role and would move CRC mission forward. For full consideration, please submit application materials by April 26th, 2024.

AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America Members (VISTA) Positions

At this time, CRC is not actively recruiting AmeriCorps VISTA Member positions or organization host-sites. We anticipate having more information about upcoming opportunities in the summer of 2024, and will post information here.

CRC currently hosts AmeriCorps VISTA Members that work alongside organizations across rural Colorado as part of the GrantCorps program and Rural VISTA Intermediary Project. This has been a 10-year project from 2014-2024. These Members will complete their terms in 2024-2025. Future opportunities for AmeriCorps VISTA Members to serve with CRC and partner organizations are in development, and our goal is to host up to five AmeriCorps VISTA Members, serving in the GrantCorps project, beginning in early 2025.

  • More information on VISTA can be found here: AmeriCorps VISTA | AmeriCorps
  • To apply for open VISTA Member positions across the country, visit: https://my.americorps.gov/
  • Or contact AmeriCorps VISTA Headquarters at: email hidden; JavaScript is required

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.

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CRC supports service that strengthens Colorado communities and communities throughout the nation. National service alumni are strong leaders who are motivated, flexible, innovative, and outcome-oriented. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Internship Positions

CRC is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Academic Year Internship Program. See below for the 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.

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.

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!

Please complete the volunteer application below and we will follow up with you!

Colorado Grants Guide® Research Volunteer Position

The Colorado Grants Guide Research Volunteer will help develop and manage the Colorado Grants Guide® by updating the live database and researching funders who provide support to Colorado nonprofits and communities using public information like organizational websites and accessing annual reports, IRS tax documents, and other financial information. You will gain in-depth knowledge of the Colorado and national grantmaking landscape and strengthen research skills necessary to sustain a nonprofit organization.

Location:

This is a fully remote position.

Major Responsibilities:

· Efficiently research and update funder profiles using a variety of online and public resources

· Work with proprietary and confidential information

· Communicate with the Program Coordinator to ensure profile accuracy

· Provide insight and expertise as we launch our new platform

· Help develop new strategies and opportunities that can benefit the subscriber’s experience

Qualifications:

· General computer and online research proficiency

· Data entry experience preferred

· Self-motivated with excellent analytical skills

· Highly organized and detail oriented

· Access to a computer and Internet

Commitment:

Weekly schedule is flexible. A minimum commitment of 2 hours (including check-in) per week for 8 weeks is required.

Support:

· Training for this position will be provided

· Weekly check-in for questions and guidance

To Apply:

Please complete the Application Form. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Benefits:

· Gain insight on how to research and sustain a nonprofit organization

· Free access to onsite CRC-led trainings and workshops.

· Virtual networking opportunities

· CRC swag

CRC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, AmeriCorps VISTAs, volunteers and program participants. We welcome applications from all, and strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ people to apply.

Colorado Grants Guide® Research Volunteer Application

For more information, please contact:

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