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Trailhead Institute is a passionate and supportive basecamp for those looking to launch a meaningful career in public health. As a practicing regenerative organization, Trailhead views the health and well-being of our team members as integral to our organization’s ability to build abundant and resilient communities across Colorado. Together, we empower one another as decision-makers, solution-builders, and collaborators by actively designing and reimagining organizational practices, policies, and structures that are human-centered, maintain a dynamic balance with our evolving environment, and nurture the unique genius, passions, and strengths that exist within our team.

Collectively, we value collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, innovation, and  reflection in our work with one another, our partners, and communities.

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View available contract positions with Trailhead Institute through the requests for proposals included below.

Overview:

There are more than 10,000 people experiencing hunger in the Valley (Eagle, Garfield, Pitkin Counties). Safe and Abundant Nutrition Alliance (SANA) is a critical food security organization working directly with the community to address the issue.

SANA is recruiting for a Program Manager position that blends hands-on community work with program development, community engagement, and strategies to end hunger in our communities. This position will develop an effective local SNAP/WIC outreach and enrollment strategy that is warm, welcoming, and safe in order to connect historically excluded populations (Latino/a/Hispanic) with healthy food benefits they are entitled to receive. The position will use best practices in enrollment to directly assist our neighbors in applying for the largest anti-hunger and anti-poverty programs in the county.

This position is grant funded through November 2025, with a strong possibility of continuing through November 2026 as grant goals are met.

Learn more about the key responsibilities and qualifications here.

Application review will start on April 11, 2022

This position recruitment will be open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to send their resume and cover letter as soon as possible as we will be reviewing them on a rolling basis and will begin interviews of strong candidates immediately.

Desired start date: As soon as feasible
To apply, email mariajudithalvarezq@gmail.com

For full details on the Program Manager position, please click here.

Overview:

The Northeast Region Healthcare Coalition (NERHCC) is a growing alliance of response and support agencies. The purpose and mission of the coalition is to develop partnerships with member agencies and other stake holders to increase efforts in emergency preparedness.

The NERHCC Coordinator position assists in the coordination of all-hazards emergency preparedness projects for the NERHCC, working under the supervision and guidance of the coalition’s Committee’s Hospital Chair. The Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency preparedness related plans, procedures, protocols, and agreements in coordination with local, regional, and state partners. This position supports the general oversight of coalition activities and projects including regional response efforts, grant development and management, and technical assistance.

This position works closely with pre-hospital and hospital providers, local and state public health entities, local and state emergency management, and other key planning and response agencies to promote preparedness activities in the healthcare sector. This position reports directly to the NERHCC Steering Committee.

Work requires knowledge of current health and emergency management principles and best practices. This position is responsible for assisting in the coordination of multiple projects, including: plan development and review, training and exercises, assessments, and access and functional needs planning and program evaluation in the five-county area of the North East Region. This position requires tracking and reporting of projects and deliverables on a monthly basis to the NERHCC Committee, Trailhead Institute, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

The Coordinator is expected to work independently at times and collaboratively with members of the NERHCC Steering Committee.

To view the services requested, desired education and experience, and submission requirements, please click here.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 2/9/2024. Review of applications will begin the week of 2/12/2024. Only electronic submissions are accepted.

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Overview:

Trailhead Institute is seeking qualified vendors to support the company in annual non-profit audits including Federal Single Audit. Trailhead has completed annual audits, including a Single Audits, for the last 10 years. Examples of recent audits can be found at the links in the RFP here, in addition to recent 990s and financials statements.

Services Required: 

  • Performs audit functions for Trailhead including the following:
    • Works with the Trailhead Finance Team to
      • Complete the required 990 annually
      • Complete the annual non-profit audit
      • Complete an annual Single Audit when federal expenses exceed $750,000
    • Present audit information to the Trailhead Board of Directors
    • Complete audit field work in a timely fashion
    • Assign designated staff to complete each required audits and 990s
    • Provide recommendations to the Trailhead Finance Team based on audit observations

Application review will start on April 11, 2022
Desired start date: As soon as feasible
Submission sent: Email only to tshirey@trailhead.institute

For full details on the Request for Proposals, please click here.

Explore Public Health AmeriCorps and Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Opportunities

Build a career in public health through on-the-job learning, training, and skilled mentorship

Colorado Public Health Works is a groundbreaking AmeriCorps Apprenticeship program providing career entry into the field of public health. Through AmeriCorps service, training, and skilled mentorship, Public Health AmeriCorps Apprentices are addressing locally-identified needs throughout Colorado communities while developing skills and core competencies needed among our next generation of public health leaders.

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We’re Growing Our Board of Directors

Applications will be accepted through early-mid 2024.

We are looking for a few people who are passionate about improving public health in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West to join Trailhead’s Board of Directors and support us in our mission to advance innovation and collaboration in public health. Those with legal and/or rural Colorado experience are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the role, responsibilities and how to apply, view our job description below.

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Our Commitment

Trailhead Institute is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or national origin. Trailhead Institute welcomes applications from all communities, educational backgrounds and life experiences.

Trailhead Institute is a passionate supporter of inclusivity and welcomes applications from all communities, particularly from people of color; LBGTQ people; immigrants or refugees; people with disabilities; and people from low- or moderate-income backgrounds.

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