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American Indian Boarding School Research Program Manager 3-Year Term-Limited

Salary

$60,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GCA04063_08.24

Department

History Colorado

Opening Date

09/23/2024

Closing Date

10/14/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, USA

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

hchrinbox@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

HISTORY COLORADO has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural competency, because of that, we are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and ultimately the effectiveness of our organization.

Two foundational things are true at History Colorado: We love Colorado. And we believe in the transformative power of history. We are a people-driven, history-centered movement building a better future. We are stronger when we do this together, building new knowledge and shared meaning that improves lives today and for our descendants.

As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, we are committed to serving all Coloradans. We offer access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites, with dynamic and relevant exhibits and activities. We work with school groups and young learners through field trips, day camps, and traveling programs. We’re also home to a free public research center, Colorado’s Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), and the Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), the nation’s largest preservation program of its kind. We steward 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages through dynamic programs.

We strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through education, engagement, and access. We know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado. It's our vision that every Coloradan feels rooted, draws strength from those who have come before us, and knows they belong in this place.

In pursuit of a more just and equitable Colorado, we embody the grounding virtues (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf) listed below as the foundation of all aspects of our work: our thinking, communication, process, outcomes, and evaluation. Our work is guided by, for, and of the communities we build, belong to, and serve, and we commit to:

• Being in Community

• Amplifying and Centering Voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color

• Co-creation and Shared Authority

• Humility and Reflection

• Responsiveness and Flexibility

• Shared Destiny

  Mission Statement: We are Colorado. Together, our generational work centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.

  If you are considering a career opportunity with the goal of making a difference, consider joining the dedicated people at History Colorado. We offer fantastic benefits including:

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan (https://www.copera.org/) plus 401K and 457 plans

• Medical and dental health plans: https://stateofcoloradobenefits.com

• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account (https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/hsa)

• Paid life insurance, plus additional optional life insurance options

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave accruals

• BenefitHub (https://stateofcolorado.benefithub.com/) state employee discount program

• State of Health (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/employee-wellness-programs) employee wellness program

• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules and more.

  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

  The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

  Learn more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by visiting our EDI Homepage: https://dpa.colorado.gov/about-us/edi .

Description of Job

In May of 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed HB24-1444, the Indian Boarding School research program that will conduct research and develop recommendations with Tribal consultation and listening sessions with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The research program will expand on the report “Federal Indian Boarding Schools in Colorado: 1880-1920,” which was completed by History Colorado, and build collective knowledge of the physical and emotional abuse and deaths that occurred at, and in relation to, Indian Boarding Schools in Colorado, including victimization of and intergenerational impacts on families of the youth forced to attend the boarding schools. The legislation included funding for two positions related to the successful completion of this next phase.

This term-limited “American Indian Boarding School Research Program Manager” position will work in collaboration with the Director of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, History Colorado leadership, and the appointed American Indian Steering Committee. The work will be developing and reporting recommendations to relevant state entities including but not limited to the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, Colorado Department of Education, and the General Assembly to address the impact of federal, state, and local schooling systems on American Indian communities.

Other responsibilities are as follow but not limited to:

• Coordination and logistics of the American Indian Steering Committee meetings, communication, and reporting.

• Coordination and logistics of government-to-government Tribal consultation with American Indian Tribal Nations with students who attended schools in Colorado.

• Support communication and reporting to the Colorado Commission on Indian Affairs, and other State agencies.

• Coordination and communication with History Colorado leadership and staff.

• Coordination with other organizations involved in work on Indian Boarding School research, reconciliation and healing, including Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.

• Support research work, which may include survivor and descendent testimony, community listening sessions, archival research, and sharing of research findings with survivors and descendants.

• Support the contracting of any consultants or other subcontractors to assist in research, and development of recommendations.

House Bill 24-1444 is a continuation of the previous work done during 2022-2023. This continuation will build a thoughtful and comprehensive collection of first-person narratives from Indian Boarding School survivors as well as their descendants and will require an understanding of best practices of oral history research and community engagement practices. The aim of HB 24-1444 is to build historically-informed, State-facilitated reconciliation and repair. This three-year term-limited position until June 30, 2027 will be central to accomplishing this goal.

The American Indian Boarding School Research Program Manager is accountable for:

• Coordination & Communication 70%

• Community Engagement & Collaboration 15%

• Report Preparation 15%

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinating meeting logistics.

• Supporting program updates to the American Indian Steering Committee and Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA) with History Colorado leadership/team.

• Supporting the coordination of Tribal Consultation with History Colorado leadership/team.

• Planning, coordinating, arranging travel logistics for on-site visits and consultation at Indian Boarding School locations and CCIA.

• Managing budget and ensuring contracts and expenditures meet state fiscal rules.

Community Engagement & Collaboration

• Scheduling meetings, organizing workshops, reserving rooms, sending out invitations or announcements, and setting up for events as needed for community engagement and Tribal consultations.

• Supporting community engagement efforts as determined by History Colorado Leadership and the American Indian Steering Committee.

• Supporting History Colorado participation in Tribal consultation as needed

• Collaborating and supporting meeting facilitators.

• Supporting research presentations or discussions at community engagement meetings.

• Following up with community members who may be able to more deeply inform the research.

Report Preparation

• Collaborating with colleagues in the development and coordination of recommendations and report.

• Supporting History Colorado team in honoring deadlines and fulfilling legislative mandated requirements.

• Supporting the necessary revisions and distillation of feedback received from Tribal leadership, History Colorado staff, and the American Indian Steering Committee.

• Supporting research team and efforts as needed.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This position requires:

• Educational background or work experience in history, specifically American Indian/Native American history in America and/or Colorado.

• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and authentic community engagement with Tribal and American Indian communities.

• Exceptional communication skills and coordination experience.

• Cultural competence.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in history, anthropology, political science or related field with focus on American Indian history is a plus.

• Proven competency of working with American Indian communities, preferably over 5 years of consistent experience.

• Experience applying an equity and inclusion lens to processes.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience.

• Experience in working as part of, or in collaboration with, Tribal, State, or Federal Government offices.

To effectively implement this work, successful American Indian Boarding School Research Program Manager should possess cultural competence skills, including:

• Cross-cultural communication, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement.

• A professional ethos that emphasizes building relationships, ethical considerations, and empowering communities.

• Recognition of the historical context, and intersectionality of cultural identities, and value of local, lived and descendent knowledge.

A successful American Indian Boarding School Research Program Manager will possess the following temperament and character traits:

• High energy, intensely curious, open-minded, and tenacious.

• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and self-motivated.

• Comfort in working with various identities and cultures.

• Team-oriented, collaborative, and receptive to ideas.

• Commitment to working with focus and intentionality on the goals of this legislation.

• Inspired by the goals of HB24-1444, the mission of History Colorado and its service to the people and communities of Colorado.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in these grounding virtues ( https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf . As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application, but will be used to supplement information to the application. Part of the selection process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application, you describe the extent that you possess the education, experience and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the special and/or preferred qualifications. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from being considered for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges or convictions, it is your responsibility to provide Human Resources with an official disposition of any charges.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete the application. To request an accommodation, please contact Jesus Garcia (303) 866-2136 or email Jesus.l.garcia@state.co.us .

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History Colorado staff has been working together in response to the events that happened in 2020 to discuss as an institutional community the ways in which History Colorado can advance the work of anti-racism. These grounding virtues are the result of our collective process. Please go to the link below to see the virtues: (https://www.historycolorado.org/sites/default/files/media/document/2020/Anti-Racism_Grounding_Virtues.pdf) and tell us: how have these guiding principles shown up in your previous work and/or how would you contribute to these virtues in your position at History Colorado?

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