Manager of Family Education and Engagement

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