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Durango, CO
Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national, and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.
The Civic Engagement Specialist-Durango plays a key role in advancing Rocky Mountain Public Media's mission to serve Colorado's communities through inclusive, community-driven engagement efforts across southwestern Colorado. Based at the Ballantine Media Center on the Fort Lewis College campus, this position focuses on building equity-centered relationships, creating public-facing events and conversations, and connecting university students and local communities to public media in meaningful ways. The Specialist will support local implementation of RMPM's civic engagement initiatives, such as Above the Noise and Ambassador64, with an emphasis on dialogue, connection, and university student collaboration. This role supports RMPM's broader goal of developing scalable civic engagement models that can be expanded statewide.
Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building
Co-create events, programs, and initiatives with the RMPM Statewide Civic Engagement department that reflect community interests and priorities.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, leaders, trusted community messengers, and university students and faculty.
Represent RMPM at public events, town halls, and community forums to gather insights and build trust, with the goal of implementing RMPM's community listening pipelines.
Program Development & Facilitation
Facilitate community discussions, storytelling showcases, and public dialogues that surface local voices and issues.
Activate content such as film, documentaries, news stories as tools for community dialogue and reflection.
Share community and student feedback to inform content development and engagement strategies.
Student Engagement & Mentorship
Supervise and mentor 1-2 student interns annually who support creation of opportunities for diverse community dialogue; such as town halls, storytelling showcases, facilitated conversations, local celebrations, and more.
Design and implement programs that connect students with RMPM's civic engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty and students in departments such as Political Science and English; specifically, Journalism and Media Studies.
Strategic Implementation & Scaling
Develop, test, and refine civic engagement prototypes and models for potential replication across Colorado.
Contribute to statewide civic engagement efforts by sharing learnings from regionally-based work.
Coordinate with other RMPM civic engagement staff to align goals, share resources, and scale successful initiatives.
Media Center Activation
Serve as RMPM's primary point of contact at the Ballantine Media Center at Fort Lewis College.
Hold regular office hours within the Media Center for student and community engagement.
Collaborate with other organizations housed at the Media Center to co-create events and engagement opportunities.
Qualifications Of Position
Minimum 3 years of experience in civic engagement, community partnerships, nonprofit programming, grassroots organizing, or public service.
Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, equity-driven partnerships with diverse communities.
Strong facilitation, coordination, and leadership skills.
Experience with grassroots outreach and qualitative feedback gathering.
Ability to manage interns, collaborate with faculty, and oversee small budgets and project timelines.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you're excited about this role, feel a passion for our mission, this feels like it could be your dream job, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
Procedure For Application Persons interested in this position must apply at www.rmpbs.org/jobs. Please submit the following items:
A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.
Position will be posted at www.rmpbs.org/jobs until filled. No phone calls, please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.
Work Environment This is a hybrid position based in Durango, CO, with a mix of on-site and remote work. Regular presence at Fort Lewis College and regional events is expected. Occasional statewide travel may be required.
EEO Statement Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Salary: $55,000 - $61,000 per year
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Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is the parent company of Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop. Over a million Coloradans turn to Rocky Mountain PBS, KUVO Jazz, and The Drop to discover provocative and inspiring local, national, and international programming; find diverse viewpoints; score front row center seats to world-class performances; and experience lifelong learning opportunities every month.
The Civic Engagement Specialist-Durango plays a key role in advancing Rocky Mountain Public Media's mission to serve Colorado's communities through inclusive, community-driven engagement efforts across southwestern Colorado. Based at the Ballantine Media Center on the Fort Lewis College campus, this position focuses on building equity-centered relationships, creating public-facing events and conversations, and connecting university students and local communities to public media in meaningful ways. The Specialist will support local implementation of RMPM's civic engagement initiatives, such as Above the Noise and Ambassador64, with an emphasis on dialogue, connection, and university student collaboration. This role supports RMPM's broader goal of developing scalable civic engagement models that can be expanded statewide.
Key Responsibilities Community Engagement & Partnership Building
Co-create events, programs, and initiatives with the RMPM Statewide Civic Engagement department that reflect community interests and priorities.
Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, leaders, trusted community messengers, and university students and faculty.
Represent RMPM at public events, town halls, and community forums to gather insights and build trust, with the goal of implementing RMPM's community listening pipelines.
Program Development & Facilitation
Facilitate community discussions, storytelling showcases, and public dialogues that surface local voices and issues.
Activate content such as film, documentaries, news stories as tools for community dialogue and reflection.
Share community and student feedback to inform content development and engagement strategies.
Student Engagement & Mentorship
Supervise and mentor 1-2 student interns annually who support creation of opportunities for diverse community dialogue; such as town halls, storytelling showcases, facilitated conversations, local celebrations, and more.
Design and implement programs that connect students with RMPM's civic engagement initiatives.
Collaborate with faculty and students in departments such as Political Science and English; specifically, Journalism and Media Studies.
Strategic Implementation & Scaling
Develop, test, and refine civic engagement prototypes and models for potential replication across Colorado.
Contribute to statewide civic engagement efforts by sharing learnings from regionally-based work.
Coordinate with other RMPM civic engagement staff to align goals, share resources, and scale successful initiatives.
Media Center Activation
Serve as RMPM's primary point of contact at the Ballantine Media Center at Fort Lewis College.
Hold regular office hours within the Media Center for student and community engagement.
Collaborate with other organizations housed at the Media Center to co-create events and engagement opportunities.
Qualifications Of Position
Minimum 3 years of experience in civic engagement, community partnerships, nonprofit programming, grassroots organizing, or public service.
Demonstrated ability to build inclusive, equity-driven partnerships with diverse communities.
Strong facilitation, coordination, and leadership skills.
Experience with grassroots outreach and qualitative feedback gathering.
Ability to manage interns, collaborate with faculty, and oversee small budgets and project timelines.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce. If you're excited about this role, feel a passion for our mission, this feels like it could be your dream job, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply!
Procedure For Application Persons interested in this position must apply at www.rmpbs.org/jobs. Please submit the following items:
A cover letter detailing how the applicant's qualifications fit the needs of RMPM and information on how the applicant found out about the job opening.
A resume detailing education, training, and employment experience.
Position will be posted at www.rmpbs.org/jobs until filled. No phone calls, please. KRMA-TV/KTSC-TV/KRMJ-TV/KRMU-TV/KRMZ-TV and KUVO-FM/KVJZ-FM are licensed to and operated by Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. as non-commercial public television and radio.
Work Environment This is a hybrid position based in Durango, CO, with a mix of on-site and remote work. Regular presence at Fort Lewis College and regional events is expected. Occasional statewide travel may be required.
EEO Statement Rocky Mountain Public Media embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. As such, Rocky Mountain Public Media does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Salary: $55,000 - $61,000 per year
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