Community Educator
Description
The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross-country ski trails, too. You'll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley's unique mountain towns.
Perks of the Gunnison Valley
- Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
- Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
- Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement
- Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships
Job Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide equitable direct and in-direct services to youth and families in Gunnison County for Hispanic community members served within the Department of Juvenile Services. This position will primarily work with the GCSAPP program. This position will translate documents across multiple media and provide written or oral messaging to disseminate throughout Gunnison County. This position will provide interpreting services to the Department of Juvenile Services, meetings, community events, and be a liaison to other Gunnison County community organizations as determined by the Juvenile Services Deputy Director. This position is currently supported by grant funding, which allows us to advance the county's strategic initiatives. Employment beyond the current grant period is dependent on funding availability.
Pay Rate
The hourly range is from $27.18 to $30.94, depending on experience, plus partial benefits. The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license
- Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment
Qualifications/Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in health policy, sociology, psychology, social work, anthropology, education, language, cultures, or related field, OR
- Two years professional experience related to the work assigned to the position