Generation Wild Coordinator

Primary responsibilities will be to work with the Executive Director to promote and market Generation Wild Pikes Peak programs; getting more kids and families outdoors and connected to coalition members; building relationships to strengthen the coalition and brand ensuring opportunities and programs are full; driving community engagement, and identifying opportunities for program providers to support community-identified and culturally relevant needs

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience in community outreach, partnership building, and marketing
• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders; can respond to and reflect on cultural disparities.
• Working knowledge of business applications for Google (Gmail & Drive), Dropbox, Windows, and Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in non-standard workplaces, including outdoors
• Ability to often work evening, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate programs and representing the organization at public events
• Demonstrates creativity, enthusiasm, maturity, initiative, sense of humor, flexibility, team spirit, and commitment to the mission
• Ability to travel between facilities and outside office activities using a private vehicle, as needed
• Be able to lift up to 50# for equipment and supplies for events and other needs and to move around facilities freely
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Be able to verbalize thoughts, speak, hear and write clearly and communicate with others in person, by email, and by phone

Responsibilities Include:

• Promote outdoor programming for the Generation Wild Coalition Partners in Southeast Colorado Springs
• Create and lead Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region-specific programming (Pop-up play, outdoor fun days, trips to state parks, and more!)
• Coordinate community events to activate Generation Wild coalition and spaces (Beach house at Prospect Lake, Fountain Bike Park, Panorama Park, and more)
• Work with Catamount Institute Executive Director to develop communication and marketing plan using graphics, videos, and testimonials collected.
• Develop strategies to grow the presence of Generation Wild in Southeast Colorado Springs and beyond.
• Lead a steering committee of local community members at bi-monthly/monthly meetings.
• Attend programs to collect photos, video, and stories
• Seek speaking opportunities at local schools and community events to promote coalition activities and program opportunities
• Use Catamount Institute’s current programs as stepping stones to building larger relationships to K-12 schools
• Work with and lead a youth coalition to assist in outreach and feedback
• Contribute to additional goals as identified by the coalition
• Attend trainings and seminars as directed to maintain or attain relevant knowledge and certifications needed to support the educational programs
• Support Executive Director and other Catamount Institute staff as needed and directed

 This is a full-time 40-hour/week, non-exempt position – Reports to Executive Director
Overtime must be pre-approved by Executive Director

Salary $32,000-$34,000 based on experience

Benefits:
Monthly health stipend. Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Vacation, holidays, and sick time off

Flexible working schedule and telecommuting options

Background check required