| Location | Centennial, CO |
Child and Youth Coordinator
Salary
$4,955.00 Monthly
Location
Centennial, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
OAA00628
Department
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Division
Army National Guard
Opening Date
11/05/2026
Closing Date
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
6848 S Revere Pkwy, Centennial, CO 80112, USA
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Stefanie.Dutcher@dmva.state.co.us
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.
Department Information
The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and State emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado Veterans. The Department has a strong culture of service. Our mission is to protect the citizens of Colorado, their property and the environment on a twenty-four hour a day basis and to provide trained military units in support of civil authorities for domestic emergencies and in support of federal combatant commanders for national defense and homeland security missions.
DMVA offers a comprehensive benefits program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life, disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!
Description of Job
This position is responsible for coordinating the National Guard Child and Youth Program (CYP) for the State of Colorado. The Child and Youth Program supports the well-being, development, and resilience of military-connected children and youth as they navigate the unique challenges associated with National Guard family life.
This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters in Centennial, Colorado, and is scheduled to work Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel is required throughout the year, both within Colorado and to locations outside the state.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tracking spend plans, processing purchase requests for youth activities, managing event funds, and ensuring alignment with state/federal fiscal year cycles;
Auditing participant files, maintaining background check tracking logs for volunteers/staff, and archiving event records;
Reviewing and tracking Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) or contracts with external venues, buses, lodging facilities, and community partners (e.g., 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs);
Tracking participation metrics, compiling quarterly state reports, and managing demographic data for National Guard Bureau (NGB) audits;
Designing timelines, run-of-show logistics, catering, and risk mitigation strategies for state youth camps, symposiums, and Yellow Ribbon events;
Selecting and delivering age-appropriate, evidence-based youth curricula (STEM, resilience, leadership, healthy living);
Supervising, scheduling, and directing adult chaperones and youth leaders during live events;
Conduct pre-event venue inspections, establishing emergency response protocols, and enforcing adult-to-youth supervision ratios;
Interpreting and enforcing NGB regulations, Department of Defense (DoD) directives, and State of Colorado child safety policies;
Writing, updating, and enforcing local Standard Operating Procedures for registration, medication administration, incident reporting, and volunteer background vetting;
Standardized training and briefings for a wide range of audiences, including volunteers, families, and military leadership;
Compiling and analyzing program data from needs assessments and satisfaction surveys;
Implement a state-specific marketing plan by defining effective marketing strategies and selecting appropriate media channels (e.g., social media, partnerships) to reach military families;
Managing the State Teen Panel-including deciding on the agenda and schedule for quarterly meetings; and
other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Class Code & Classification Description:
H1A1XX Program Coordinator
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Six (6) years of professional experience in an occupation related to Youth Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, Human Development, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
Or
Education and Experience:
A combination of education in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, or Public Administration
And
Professional experience in Youth or Human Development, Recreation Administration, Education, Social Work, or Public Administration, or a closely related field equal to six (6) years.
College Transcripts:
If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.
Special Qualifications:
First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified
Conditions of Employment:
Complete and pass a pre-employment and periodic drug screening
Hold a valid Colorado Driver License
Must be able to pass background screening
Obtain Accelerated Resolution Therapy certification within the first year of employment
Be willing and able to travel
Supplemental Information
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 states in accordance with applicable law.
Appeal Rights:
As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. Email address: dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.
Accommodations:
The Department of Personnel & Administration is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Tamy Calahan at tamy.calahan@dmva.state.co.us or 720-250-1520.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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