Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

POSITION OVERVIEW 

Location: Denver, CO 

Reports to: Sheridan Inspire Director  

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 40 hours/week with varying hours, including some evenings and weekends

Compensation: $47,000-$54,080 per year, depending on experience

Status: Full-time, exempt

Work Model: Hybrid

Benefits: Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time off; health and dental insurance for employee, RTD EcoPass [only for permanent staff]. Optional and at the employee’s expense: employee vision insurance; health, dental, and vision coverage of family members; retirement savings program

 

WHO WE ARE 

Groundwork Denver (GWD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to partner with youth and community to build a healthy, equitable, and sustainable environment. Please see our website to learn more: www.GroundworkColorado.org

 

POSITION SUMMARY 

Reporting to the Sheridan Inspire Director, the Community Connector plays a critical role in the success of the Sheridan Inspire Initiative. This position supports the Program Director in implementing inclusive, community-driven strategies and serves as a connector between residents, partners, and coalition members. The Community Connector builds and maintains strong relationships in the community, participates in programming and events, and ensures that Sheridan residents are informed, involved, and represented throughout the initiative’s work.

PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities in Community Engagement and Outreach:

Conduct regular outreach to inform youth and families about Sheridan Inspire programs, events, and job opportunities

Serve as a welcoming, familiar presence at family activities, programs, and community events

Participate in outdoor activities and help families feel confident and included in nature-based programming

Gather ongoing community feedback through informal conversations and structured surveys

Represent the community voice at Sheridan Inspire Coalition meetings, sharing input and ideas

Responsibilities in Communications and Visibility:

Help design and distribute bilingual flyers, newsletters, and other promotional materials

Create and manage social media content (Facebook, Instagram) that reflects community stories and updates

Maintain the Sheridan Inspire website, ensuring program information is current and accessible

Support branding consistency and community engagement across all communication platforms

Responsibilities in Program Support and Coordination:

Help maintain a shared calendar of events, activities, and coalition meetings

Assist in planning and coordinating community events in collaboration with partner organizations

Create and manage Google Forms for registrations, surveys, and community input

Support data collection and documentation of program impact

Help manage the Sheridan Inspire phone line and respond to inquiries with warmth and accuracy

Administrative Responsibilities:

Track work hours, outreach activities, and engagement contacts

Take notes during Monthly coalition meetings and other meetings with stakeholders

Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program participation and community feedback

Responsibilities as a member of the Groundwork Denver team:

Actively participate in Groundwork Denver’s journey towards Health and Belonging including discussions, readings, strategic planning, self-reflection, action and more

Participate in fundraising events and appeals as requested

Participate in volunteer days when needed

Participate in shared office responsibilities like cleaning, organizing, and risk management

Collaborate respectfully and productively with co-workers to achieve Groundwork Denver’s overall mission

Contribute to a positive office culture

Attend all staff meetings, meetings for one ongoing staff committee, and other meetings as discussed with the Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, & EXPERIENCE

Passion for Groundwork Denver’s mission and alignment to our values and goals.

Passion for connecting youth and families with the outdoors and improving community access to nature

Strong interpersonal skills and a relationship-driven mindset

Bilingual in Spanish and English (required)

Familiarity with Sheridan or Southwest Denver communities (preferred)

Basic skills in graphic design (e.g., Canva), social media, and Google Suite

Comfortable attending outdoor events and being physically active

Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing needs

Understanding of racial and class equity and a commitment to continuous personal learning and growth around issues of race and class equity.

Those with experience working with populations that Groundwork Denver serves, or who have similar life experiences or backgrounds, will be prioritized. Individuals from communities that have been historically marginalized or under-represented in the environmental field are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ability and willingness to drive Groundwork Denver’s 15-passenger van is [REQUIRED].

Per Groundwork Denver’s insurance policy, vehicle(s) may only be operated by GWD authorized drivers who are at least 21 years old, possess a valid Colorado driver’s license, and have at least two years of driving experience. 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

The job requires both office and field work in Sheridan and Metro Denver. Office work includes utilizing computer systems, managing phones, and sitting in meetings. Groundwork Denver’s main office is on the ground floor with no steps inside or outside of the building. The front door is wide enough for wheelchairs and other mobility supports, but does not have an automatic door opener

Field work includes walking and biking in natural areas and parks; walking and biking in urban neighborhoods; field labor including bending, stooping, shoveling, weeding, cutting trees and plants; carrying heavy equipment; camping; and other physically challenging tasks

Ability to travel to and from meetings, appointments, programs and events.

Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Our main office is located in the Cole neighborhood of Denver, accessible by public transportation and is ADA compliant.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Required to be on site a minimum of 80% of scheduled work time (equivalent to 4 day per week, but hours may be flexible or split as needed). 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. 

A background check will be completed prior to the start of the job and as often as annually. 

Groundwork Denver provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status or civil union status, past or present military service, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, compensation and training. 

Flexible work from home options available.