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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.
Explore Internships, Capstones and Practicum Placements with Trailhead Institute
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Explore Contract Positions With Trailhead
View available contract positions with Trailhead Institute through the requests for proposals included below.
The North Central Region Healthcare Coalition (NCR HCC) is an established alliance of response and support agencies. The coalition’s mission is to promote, develop, and enhance the region’s cross-jurisdictional and cross-disciplinary coordination to the health and medical component of incident preparedness, response, and recovery.
The NCR HCC is seeking a contractor to assist in coordinating all-hazards emergency preparedness projects for the NCR HCC, working under the supervision and guidance of the coalition’s Executive Director. The Contractor will be primarily responsible for the completion of emergency preparedness focused deliverables as outlined by the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) deliverables in coordination with local, regional, and state partners.
Work requires knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and procedures related to emergency preparedness planning, evaluation, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. This position requires tracking and reporting of deliverables monthly to Executive Director, NCR HCC Governance Board, Trailhead Institute, and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
This is a LIMITED SERVICE position. Funding for this position is provided by limited term federal funding and is anticipated to end June 30, 2025.
The project is expected to start as soon as possible. Complete proposals should be sent electronically to mdeland@ncrhcc.org. Questions can be emailed to: mdeland@ncrhcc.org or adminpartner@trailhead.institute
View the full Request for Proposal here.
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) created new regional coordinator positions to support workforce development and farm equity across the state. The Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger helped design the bilingual roles to uplift female farmers and farm workers, farmers and farm workers of color, and LGBTQIA2+ farmers and farmworkers.
The goal is to bring more diverse voices into CDA to better serve all farmers in Colorado. The regional coordinators will work directly with farming communities to understand their unique challenges and needs; advocate for policies and programs that promote equity and inclusivity in agriculture; and procure additional federal resources for under-resourced populations.
Who should apply?
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Individuals with personal experience in farming, especially women, people of color, or LGBTQIA2+ individuals
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Strong community connections and understanding of local farming issues
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Passion for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in agriculture
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Ability to communicate effectively with diverse communities and partners in Spanish.
Submit your resume, cover letter, and any relevant supporting documents. Applications are due Tuesday, October 15.
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.
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.