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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, the health and well-being of our team members is integral to our ability to support our partners and communities across Colorado.
Together, we empower one another as decision-makers, solution-builders, and collaborators. We actively design organizational practices, policies, and structures that are human-centered and work to nurture each individual’s unique genius, passions, and expertise as a strengths-based organization.
We invite you to explore available full-time and part-time public health careers at Trailhead Institute below, or sign up for our newsletter to keep up with the latest job openings at Trailhead, and from our fellow public health partners.
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Explore Contract Positions With Trailhead
View available contract positions with Trailhead Institute through the requests for proposals included below.
The Jefferson County Food Policy Council is a community-led organization creating change for a thriving food future. The Jefferson County Food Policy Council seeks a Program Assistant to support our organizing, advocacy, and coalition building. The Program Assistant will increase the capacity of our organization to create community-led change by completing the administrative and communication projects of the Council.
Services Desired
● Administration
o Scheduling virtual and in-person meetings using Zoom and Google calendar
o Scheduling language interpretation for meetings
o Sending pre-meeting reminder and post-meeting follow-up emails
o Arranging meeting space, food, and other logistics for in-person meetings
o Planning Council events, such as tours of partner organizations or social hours
o Tracking participation and compensation of members in Council activities
o Tracking receipts and invoices
● Communication
o Organizing and managing member contact lists and document sharing through Google Drive and Mailchimp
o Creating graphics and flyers
o Manage the JCFPC shared Gmail inbox
o Sending biweekly newsletters
o Managing social media accounts
o Translating materials
Application review will start on: July 31, 2024, and will continue until a consultant is selected
Desired start date: August 12, 2024
Please direct inquiries regarding this RFP to jeffcofpc@gmail.com
View the full Request for Proposal here. A Spanish version is also available.
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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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.