This position will be posted for a minimum of 5 days   The mission of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children, and individuals throughout Colorado. The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well-being, and stability of those it serves.   Our Philosophy of Service: We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and health care. We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights. Society benefits when adequate housing and health care are available to everyone. We create lasting solutions to homelessness by:  ·         Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible.  ·         Building strong, caring and trauma-informed communities through the integration of housing, health care and supportive services.  ·         Advocating for social and racial equity, inclusion and diversity, and challenging the status quo in partnership with our workforce members and those we serve.  ·         Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development.  ·         Using resources judiciously and effectively.       The Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the recovery journey of Sage Ridge residents by building and maintaining relationships with community partners, coordinating meaningful volunteer opportunities, and organizing on-campus and off-site events. This position bridges the campus with the broader community to enhance resident experience, recovery resources, and community awareness.    NOTE: In order to ensure that our consumers receive the best possible care the candidate chosen to fill this position will be required to complete our internal credentialing and privileging process prior to a start date.  The credentialing and privileging timeline is dependent on the selected candidate's submission of documents necessary for clearance.  Please note that a start date will be scheduled once credentialing and privileging is complete. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT * Valid driver’s license required. This requirement may be waived, if necessary, based on overall candidate experience and current needs of the business and/or role. COALITION BENEFITS  * Choice of HMO or PPO health insurance coverage options: full-time employees contribute only 1% of their earnings for their own HMO health coverage and no more than 4% of their earnings for coverage of eligible dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage.  * Choice of dental insurance or discount plan.  * Vision insurance.   * Flexible spending accounts for health care / dependent care / parking expenses.  * Free basic life and AD&D insurance coverage.  * Employee Assistance Program, a problem-solving resource available to you and your household members.  * Dollar-for-dollar retirement plan matching contributions up to 5% of earnings with 3-year vesting.  * Extensive paid time-off, including 9 holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and three weeks of vacation for new full-time employees in their first year.    The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  Maintain a volunteer database and schedule volunteer activities to support campus programming.  Provide orientation and supervision for volunteers, ensuring alignment with recovery values and safety protocols.  Track volunteer hours and impact for reporting purposes.  Event Planning & Coordination:  Plan and execute internal events (e.g., sober celebrations, alumni days, graduation ceremonies).  Coordinate off-site events and community outings that support residents’ recovery and reintegration.  Partner with local businesses, organizations, and donors to enhance event success and resident engagement.  Manage event logistics including scheduling, supplies, staffing, budgeting, and promotion.  Evaluate event outcomes and collect feedback to improve future programming.  Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, donors, landlords, and service providers.  Manage The Vault (Campus Store) and The Warehouse (Donation Center)  Represent Sage Ridge at community events, fairs, and forums to promote awareness and build partnerships.  Collaborate with staff to identify and fulfill program needs through community resources and in-kind donations.  Organize community service opportunities for residents in alignment with recovery goals.  QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY  Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services, Communications, Public Relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).  1–2 years of experience in event planning, volunteer management, or community outreach.  Experience working in recovery, social services, or nonprofit settings preferred.  Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, trauma-informed environment.  Must pass a background check and possess a valid driver’s license.  Preferred Experience:  Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.  Familiarity with recovery principles, harm reduction, or lived experience in recovery is a plus.  Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under deadlines, and creatively solve problems.  Developing and creating social events, volunteer events (community and campus), and assisting with campus donations  Partnerships with community partners to help with bridging Campus and community life.  Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We offer a full suite of benefits for our eligible employees and their dependents. We’re proud to offer same-and opposite-sex domestic partner coverage. * Health Insurance - HMO or PPO  * Dental plans, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance * Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) retirement savings matching, * Extensive paid time-off, including holidays, sick leave, and vacation The effective date for your benefits will be the first of the month following your date of hire.   The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is committed to delivering services, making employment-related decisions, selecting volunteers, and selecting vendors without regard to age over 40, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, military status, or any other applicable status protected by law.