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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
If there are no current postings, please complete the Intern Application, and we will follow up with you.
Explore Contract Positions With Trailhead
View available contract positions with Trailhead Institute through the requests for proposals included below.
CRLs work across diverse urban and rural communities throughout the state. They are trusted, community-rooted professionals who act as advocates, connectors, and collaborators between communities and academic researchers. Their work is shaped by the unique needs of the communities they serve, and they often take on multiple roles:
- Educator: Bridge understanding between researchers and communities by explaining concepts and goals in accessible ways.
- Connector: Build and sustain relationships across communities, researchers, and partner
organizations. - Research Supporter: Help design, implement, and share research that aligns with local
priorities. - Team Member: Collaborate with CCTSI-CE staff, community members, and academic partners to support shared goals.
We are seeking a remote, part-time (25% effort/10 hours per week) CRL who lives within the six county SLV region. CRLs receive a monthly stipend of $1,717. All applications must be submitted by Wednesday May 7th, 2025 11:59pm MT. Applications must include a cover letter, CV or resume, responses to the questions listed in the full proposal below, references, and any additional information.
Interested applicants should submit their application proposals via email to:
cctsicommengage@cuanschutz.edu
For any questions regarding the application process, please contact cctsicommengage@cuanschutz.edu.
Click here to view the full proposal.
Click here for answers to commonly asked questions.
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.