Manager of Family Education and Engagement

 

Full-Time | Salaried (40 hours/week)
Reports to: Director of Community Education and Engagement
Location: Eagle County, CO

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Position Overview

 

The Manager of Family Education and Engagement plays a critical role in advancing Mountain Youth’s mission by building strong relationships and delivering high‑quality prevention, early intervention, and community education programs for families. This role leads family-focused initiatives, supervises facilitators, and collaborates closely with schools and community partners to support the healthy development of youth and families across Eagle County.

This position requires a dynamic, relationship-driven professional who is passionate about family engagement, community education, and positive youth development.

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Mountain Youth Team Member Expectations

 

All Mountain Youth team members are expected to:

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• 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 in fundraising efforts and sustainability strategies to maintain the overall work of the 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 and tracking systems in a timely manner

• Support with other Mountain Youth projects, newsletter and communication strategies, and events

• Perform general office duties and other duties as assigned

 

Core Responsibilities

Focus Area 1: Family Health, Connection, and Engagement

 

Goal: Strengthen family connections and access to educational supports that promote healthier lives for youth and families.

• Manage and deliver family prevention and early intervention programming in English and Spanish

• Coordinate and oversee evidence‑based programs such as We Hear U, Guiding Good Choices, and the Family Advisory Committee

• Manage program intake and scheduling with referring agencies, families, and facilitators

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise early intervention facilitators in partnership with the Director of Community Education and Engagement

• Facilitate prevention and early intervention programs as needed, including but not limited to Guiding Good Choices and We Hear U.

 

Focus Area 2: Community Education

 

Goal: Increase community engagement in behavioral health education and prevention efforts.

• Lead year‑round community education programming in English and Spanish, overseeing event logistics, contractors, and execution.

• Oversee development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of program goals and objectives

• Synthesize community needs using data, assessments, partner input, youth voice, and family feedback

• Translate findings into responsive, relevant education and training opportunities

• Lead internal and collaborative groups, including the Youth, Family, and Community Education and Engagement Committee

• Build cross‑sector partnerships with families, schools, vendors, and community organizations to deliver joint educational events

 

Program Management & Leadership Responsibilities

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• Relationship Cultivation: Serve as a primary liaison between Mountain Youth, schools, facilitators, and partner organizations to ensure effective program delivery

• Strategic Planning: Guide program growth and alignment with organizational strategic plans and community‑identified priorities

  • Review evaluation data and partner feedback to strengthen and adapt programming

  • Attend relevant trainings to enhance facilitation, evaluation, and leadership skills

• Program Oversight: Ensure high‑quality implementation of evidence‑based programming

  • Manage facilitator onboarding, professional development, coaching, and performance

  • Coordinate program logistics, materials, and supplies

  • Monitor fidelity, collect surveys, maintain tracking tools, and support evaluation and grant reporting in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Impact

• Referral Coordination: Collaborate with schools and partners to identify families needing targeted prevention or early intervention services and coordinate referrals

• Community Collaboration: Participate in outreach efforts and regional coalitions, including resource referral networks and prevention collaborations, as assigned

 

Qualifications & Experience

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• Demonstrated commitment to positive youth, family, and community development

• Bilingual English/Spanish and multicultural experience strongly preferred

• Knowledge of the Eagle River Valley and local youth and family agencies strongly preferred

• Experience in nonprofit work, community education, program management, youth development, substance use prevention, or family education (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

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Skills & Competencies

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• Ability to work independently while thriving on a collaborative team

• Strong written, verbal, and public‑speaking skills

• Comfortable facilitating meetings and programs with diverse stakeholders

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Adaptable, creative, and responsive to changing community needs

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, databases, and social media platforms

• Evening and weekend work commitments will be expected

• Willingness to travel throughout the Eagle River Valley and occasionally statewide

 

Compensation & Benefits

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• Salary Range: $63,500–$69,500, depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Group health insurance

  • Paid professional development

  • Flexible and remote work options

  • Paid holidays and sick time

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Annual wellness stipend

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Application Instructions

 

Please submit a resume and cover letter to sbratschie@mountainyouth.org

 

About Mountain Youth

 

Mission: To continuously and collaboratively improve the lives of youth in the most powerful ways possible
Vision: All youth in our community thrive
Values: Trusted Leadership · Inclusivity · Bridging Community · Positive Youth Development