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

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.

Mountain Youth Team Member Expectations

All Mountain Youth team members are expected to:

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

• 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

• 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)

Skills & Competencies

• 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

• 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

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