Position Summary

This position supports the mission of Mountain Youth, “to continuously and collaboratively improve the lives of youth in the most powerful ways possible". The focus of this role is to build community awareness of Mountain Youth’s programs, initiatives, and efforts and encourage participation through diverse marketing strategies. This role will support the execution of Mountain Youth events and coordinate promotion of Mountain Youth at partner events.

• Mountain Youth Team Member Expectations:

Be a champion for youth and advocate for policies, practices, and efforts that support their overall healthy development

Leverage opportunities to develop impactful partnerships

Ensure youth are recognized as valued partners in our work and in the community

Ensure community members are recognized as valued partners in our work and in the community

Maintain positive staff and board relations

Support fundraising efforts and sustainability strategies to maintain the work of the overall organization

Participate in regular one-on-one, team, and committee meetings to align different efforts and resources across the organization

Represent Mountain Youth through collaborative projects as needed

Willingness and commitment to prevention specialist training and professional development

Maintain Mountain Youth internal database, contact management, and tracking systems

Support with other Mountain Youth projects, communication strategies, and events as needed

Perform general office duties and other duties as assigned

Position Responsibilities

Focus Area 1: Marketing & Communication  
Goal- Strengthen the Mountain Youth brand, increase engagement with programs and services., and grow fundraising potential. 

• Develop and coordinate a strategic marketing plan and materials with youth, team members, community partners, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain current organizational content, including website, informational guides, annual reports, data dissemination materials, press release, and other materials
• Develop with youth and team members social media and marketing content including designing graphics for all social media posts, advertisements, flyers, website, or external documents
• Coordinate and execute the organization’s monthly newsletter
• Build brand awareness with community members and supporters to grow recognition and fundraising
• Maintain strategic marketing relationships
• Build an archive of content and track successes of engagement
• Maintain and produce the Community Resource Directory and manage sponsorships

Focus Area 2: Events and Community Engagement

Goal – Build community connections, strengthen Mountain Youth visibility, and grow Mountain Youth capacity through community education and engagement events, program-related events and trainings, and presence at community events and fundraising events. 

• Facilitate community education and engagement events (live, virtual, and hybrid), including planning, messaging, implementation and follow-up

Support program events and trainings, leading aspects such as registration, technology and communications

• Coordinate donor and volunteer events to recruit and acknowledge supporters
• Coordinate event sponsor relationships

• Represent Mountain Youth at committee and community meetings as needed, including Colorado Gives Day Committee.

Additional Qualifications:

Interest in and commitment to positive youth, family and community development, as well as overall community health and safety. Bilingual English/ Spanish language speaking and multicultural preferred. Experience in nonprofit organizations, community building, youth development, marketing, graphic design, project management and health & safety strategies preferred, or equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Ability to thrive independently as part of a dynamic team in a growing organization
• High level of professionalism and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative and creative; ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing needs, resources and requirements
• Strong public speaking skills and comfort in community settings with diverse partners and stakeholders
• Strong meeting facilitation skills, addressing diverse viewpoints and bringing groups to consensus
• Strong organization skills, project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office programs, social media, and graphic design tools
• Experience working with diverse populations and education and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
• Willingness to commit to a flexible schedule, including weeknight and weekend commitments as needed
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Eagle River Valley and occasionally regionally and statewide for meetings, programs, and events

Compensation and Benefits: 

• This salaried position is full time, averaging 40 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work commitments are expected. This position is based in Eagle County. 
• The starting compensation range is $58,000-$65,000 and will be commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package is available including paid time off (vacation, sick/personal and holidays), paid professional development, flexible and remote work scheduling opportunities, option for a group health insurance plan, annual wellness benefit, employee assistance program, and more.

Cover letter and resume should be submitted to info@mountainyouth.org.