Thank you for your interest in working for the Town of Nederland! As a gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Nederland is a small mountain community with a fun, laid-back vibe. Our team is composed of 30 dedicated individuals who share two major beliefs - we love the mountains, and we are serious about what it means to be a public servant. As a small crew with big goals, we work together to provide services to improve the well-being of our residents, businesses, and visitors. We are passionate about meeting the modern challenges of a growing municipality, while still embodying the funky, rebellious spirit that drew thousands to Nederland in the first place.
We invite you to come work with us to help make Nederland a better place to live, work, and play!
Benefits of Working for the Town of Nederland
Holidays and Paid Time Off
In addition to 12 paid government holidays, full-time employees accrue 176 hours of PTO per year for the first five years, and 216 hours per year after that.
Insurance and Retirement Options
For full-time employees, the Town of Nederland provides partial coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as full coverage for life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance. The Town also offers access to a 457(b) retirement plan (up to 4% employer match) and a Health Savings Account.
Wellness
The Town offers a free membership to the Nederland Community Center gym to all employees.
EcoPass
All employees are eligible for a free EcoPass - which can be used to ride RTD in the Denver metro area, and surrounding areas.
Training
We encourage all employees to improve themselves and grow professionally. The Town of Nederland provides a small training budget that employees may use to advance their skills.
Open Positions
All open positions can be found below. Check back regularly as we add new positions all the time.
The Town of Nederland is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance with the application process, please contact us, and we'll happily assist you.
The Town of Nederland is hiring for a Volunteer Driver Program Coordinator!
The Volunteer Driver Program Coordinator will manage a grant-funded volunteer driver program serving the mountain communities along the Peak-to-Peak. The coordinator will connect mountain residents with volunteer drivers, manage the recruitment and training of volunteers, and ensure data reporting and program coordination with key partners, including the Mobility and Access Coalition (MAC), Peak-to-Peak Housing and Human Services (P2PHHS), and the Mountain Mobility Working Group (MMWG). This role also includes the development of marketing materials and outreach efforts to promote the program and recruit volunteers. This temporary position will end on either June 30, 2025, or earlier if program funding is exhausted. If this program is successful and additional funding is secured, this position may continue past the June 30, 2025 date.
Note: This is an exciting new program, and the coordinator will be fully responsible for developing, establishing, and executing it from the ground up.
This role will be at least 50% remote, with in-office meetings as needed.
Essential Duties
Program Development and Administration
- Develop the administrative framework for the volunteer driver program, including procedures for recruiting, screening, and training volunteer drivers.
- Match trip requests with available volunteer drivers.
- Maintain and update driver and vehicle files, ensuring compliance with all regulations and program guidelines.
- Prepare monthly performance and management reports.
- As needed, may fill in for volunteers to occasionally driver mountain residents.
Community Engagement
- Build strong, trust-based relationships with community members, providing a voice for residents regarding mobility options and transportation access.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate community meetings, presentations, and discussions to engage the public and community partners in the volunteer driver program.
- Conduct outreach efforts to raise awareness and promote the volunteer driver program within mountain communities.
Coordination with Partner Organizations
- Collaborate with MAC, P2PHHS, MMWG, and other agencies to coordinate service delivery and develop interagency operations to support mountain mobility.
- Align the volunteer driver program with other transportation services, such as Mountain Rides, RTD Access-a-Ride, and the Gilpin County Volunteer Driver Program.
Program Monitoring and Reporting
- Develop and monitor systems for tracking the impact of the volunteer driver program, ensuring accountability through data collection and reporting.
- Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the program and provide recommendations for improvement.
Marketing and Outreach
- Create marketing materials and implement outreach efforts to recruit volunteer drivers and promote the program to mountain residents.
- Maintain an active presence in the community to encourage participation in the program.
Education, Experience, and Formal Training
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Education or work history in transportation, human services, volunteer management, aging services, disability services, community development, or a related field.
- Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong community connections and a commitment to multi-agency collaboration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of community dynamics and stakeholders in the mountain communities.
- Experience in volunteer coordination, program management, and outreach efforts.
Pay and Benefits
- This is a temporary position, paid $30.00/hour, working up to 30 hours per week through the months of mid-January through June 2025 (or ending early if grant funding is exhausted).
- For every 30 hours worked, 1 hour of Paid Time Off is accumulated.
- Because this is a temporary position, it is non-benefitted.
Read the full job description here.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter by 5pm on Friday, January 17th to:
Email: christyr@nederlandco.org
Mail: Town of Nederland, PO Box 396, Nederland, CO 80466-0396
Drop-Off: Nederland Town Hall, 45 W. 1st Street, Nederland, CO 80466 (deposit into the black 'Payments' box by the front door if Town Hall is closed).