Hands-On History Regional Program Manager (Northern Colorado)

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

History Colorado is seeking a hands-on Regional Program Manager to oversee Northern Colorado youth camps, ensuring safety, high-quality activities, and strong family communication across multiple sites.

You will recruit and supervise camp staff, manage budgets, ensure licensing compliance, and travel between Denver-area locations as needed to support program sites and maintain program excellence for children ages 6 to 12 during school breaks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in an approved field such as Child Development or Education.
• Associate’s degree plus 3 months of care and supervision experience with children.
• 21 months of care experience plus required coursework or training within nine months of employment.
• Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (Version 3.0).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise camp staff for regional sites.
• Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing and child safety.
• Develop engaging history/geography activities.
• Manage budgets, enrollments, and family communications.
• Visit camps, provide support, and travel as needed for coverage.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in a listed field

Associate’s degree + 3 months experience

21 months experience + training

Early Childhood Credential Level II

Job description

The Hands-On History Regional Program Manager (Northern Colorado) reports to the Hands-On History Program Director and oversees school break camps at three to five Northern Colorado locations. Their duties include developing engaging activities, supervising seasonal camp teams, ensuring a safe environment, managing budgets, and maintaining compliance with school-age child care licensing regulations. They also communicate with parents, coordinate with program sites, and ensure the program supports children's social and emotional growth.

Hands-On History is a collection of engaging and exciting educational programs. They provide participatory history and culture-based offerings for students ages 6 to 12 when school is not in session. Offered at multiple locations across Colorado throughout the calendar year, each program’s curriculum focuses on hands-on, experiential-style explorations. It provides interactive classes with themes and topics specifically tailored to each community.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Management

• Recruit, hire, train, retain, and supervise qualified, caring camp staff for regional sites. Ensure every staff member feels well-trained, supported, and genuinely valued; a confident, care-for-team is what makes HOH possible.

Program Safety

• Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing rules and maintain a safe and secure environment for children. Supports Camp Directors in handling sensitive, emergency, behavioral, and/or medical situations when they arise. Handles escalations as needed.

Curriculum

• Develop engaging activities grounded in history and personal geography.

Administration

• Manage program budgets, enrollment records, and family communication. Oversees logistics, compliance, operations, and inventory management for the programs they support.

Quality Assurance

• Visits camps to observe operations, provide support, give feedback, and implement change; will need to travel to camps and may lead a camp in an emergency or if the Director is vacant.

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.

This position is advertised in line with the Governor’s executive order, focused on skills-based hiring practices that focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities specific to the job and aligns the hiring process accordingly. Skills-based hiring reduces potential barriers for applicants and allows for reduced bias in the hiring process by providing a direct description of skills that are unique to the duties assigned to the position with a recognition that the applicant may have developed these skills through education, training, or past experiences.

Child Care Program Director Qualification (Special Requirement):

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with a major area of study in Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Special Education, Family and Human Development, Family Studies, Special Education, Outdoor Education, Recreation, or Human Services.
• An Associate’s degree or sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university AND three (3) months (455 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) who are not related to the applicant.
• Twenty-one (21) months (3,185 hours) of verified experience in the care and supervision of four (4) or more children over the age of four (4) who are not related to the applicant AND either six (6) semester credit hours in applicable coursework OR completion of forty (40) clock hours of training applicable to school-age children within the first nine (9) months of employment.
• A current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (2) or higher (Version 3.0) as determined by the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.

Professional Experience Requirement:

• At least two (2) years of full-time professional experience managing and developing youth programming, which must include experience hiring, training, and supervising staff who provide direct care for children.
• Part-time experience will be pro-rated based on a 40-hour work week.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment (per State Child Care Licensing regulations).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and have the ability to travel independently to program locations in Denver, Greeley, and offsite work locations across Colorado.
• Must hold or obtain current First Aid and CPR certifications upon hire.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing needs during school breaks, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and frequent bending, reaching, and squatting.
• Must successfully pass a state criminal background check and child abuse registry/fingerprint background screening prior to hire.

Core Competencies & Evaluation Factors

(Evaluated during the Subject Matter Expert (SME) Structured Application Review and Final Interviews)

• Program Leadership & Supervision: Knowledge and skill in hiring, training, coaching, and supervising program staff, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and accountable team environment.
• Youth Program Operations: Ability to design, organize, execute, and adapt engaging, safe, and age-appropriate youth programs.
• Communication & Conflict Resolution: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically and build positive relationships with staff, families, and community partners.
• Adaptability & Process Improvement: Ability to navigate changing program needs, solve operational problems proactively, and refine processes to enhance program efficiency and safety.

Fair Pay & Compensation: History Colorado is committed to pay equity. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate for this role. Final offers are determined by a comprehensive salary analysis in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, considering factors such as a candidate’s relevant experience, education, work location and internal equity.

History Colorado is committed to anti-racism practices across its institution and outlined in our grounding virtues. As such we encourage members of Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ and differently abled communities to apply for this position. To see these virtues click this link: Anti-Racism Grounding Virtues.

ADAAA Accommodations: History Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the ADAAA, we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that applicants with disabilities can participate fully in the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation to complete the application, participate in an interview, or perform any other part of the selection process, please contact our ADAAA Coordinator at Jesus Garcia [phone] or email [e-mail]. We are here to ensure you have a positive and accessible experience.

E-Verify Participation: We utilize E-Verify to verify the work authorization of all new team members. Following your job offer, you'll need to complete Section 1 of the I-9 form by your start date. Per federal regulations, we’ll also need to review your original identity and work eligibility documents within your first three days on the job. For more details on your rights and responsibilities, check out dhs.gov/e-verify.

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.