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