Join the Healthy Archuleta Team Thank you for your interest in working with Healthy Archuleta! We invite you to check this page regularly for open staff positions and opportunities to get involved in building a healthier, more connected Archuleta County. Healthy Archuleta is a community-based nonprofit working to strengthen nutrition security, local food systems, community health, youth leadership, and rural resilience. Our work is grounded in collaboration and community engagement, and we are always looking for passionate individuals who want to help build lasting systems that support the well-being of our neighbors.
Our Commitment: Healthy Archuleta is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
We believe that advancing health equity, community voice, and inclusive leadership is essential to creating a thriving rural community. Building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not simply a best practice for our organization — it is central to our mission. We are committed to fostering an environment where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed and valued. This commitment guides our work with community members, partners, volunteers, and the networks that support the health and vitality of Archuleta County.
Healthy Archuleta Positions Youth Engagement & Prevention Programs Lead (Part-Time) Healthy Archuleta is seeking a collaborative, organized, and community-centered professional to serve as a Youth Engagement & Prevention Programs Lead as part of a five-year youth prevention initiative focused on strengthening protective factors, reducing substance use risk factors, and advancing community-based prevention strategies.
This part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) coordinates youth-focused prevention activities, youth leadership opportunities, internship programming, outreach efforts, and community engagement activities connected to Healthy Archuleta’s prevention initiative. The position works closely with youth, families, schools, community organizations, and Healthy Archuleta staff to strengthen youth wellbeing and support meaningful youth participation throughout Archuleta County.
The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with youth and community members, values relationship-based and community-centered work, and is passionate about youth wellbeing, prevention, and community engagement.
Position Details
Part-time (approximately 20 hours/week)
$26–30/hour DOE
Based in Pagosa Springs
Some evenings and weekends required for youth activities and events
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly encouraged to apply
Work Location: Healthy Archuleta Office
Qualifications
Experience working with youth, schools, families, or community-based programs
Strong communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
Bachelor’s degree in education, public health, behavioral health, social work, youth development, community development, or related field preferred
Experience in youth development, prevention, mentoring, community engagement, or nonprofit work preferred
Familiarity with outreach, event coordination, social media, or youth leadership development helpful
Healthy Archuleta may consider combining the Prevention Systems & Partnerships Manager and Youth Engagement & Prevention Lead positions into one full-time role depending on candidate qualifications, organizational fit, and program needs.
To Apply Please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Prevention Systems & Partnership Manager (Part-Time)
Healthy Archuleta is seeking a collaborative, organized, and community-centered professional to serve as a Prevention Systems & Partnership Manager as part of a five-year youth prevention initiative focused on strengthening youth wellbeing, reducing substance use risk factors, increasing protective factors, and advancing community-based prevention strategies across Archuleta County.
This part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) supports coalition coordination, partnership development, prevention planning, grant implementation, systems coordination, and community collaboration efforts connected to Healthy Archuleta’s prevention initiative. The position works closely with schools, public health agencies, youth-serving organizations, healthcare partners, community leaders, and Healthy Archuleta staff to strengthen coordinated prevention efforts that are community-informed and culturally responsive.
The ideal candidate enjoys collaborative and systems-level work, is highly organized, communicates effectively with diverse groups, and values relationship-based and community-centered approaches to prevention and youth wellbeing.
Position Details
Part-time (approximately 20 hours/week)
$30–34/hour DOE
Based in Pagosa Springs
Some evenings and weekends required for meetings and events
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly encouraged to apply
Work Location: Healthy Archuleta Office
Qualifications
Experience coordinating community-based programs, coalitions, partnerships, or collaborative initiatives
Strong facilitation, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
Bachelor’s degree in public health, education, behavioral health, nonprofit management, social work, community development, or related field required
Master’s degree in a related field preferred but not required
Experience in prevention, public health, coalition work, community organizing, or grant coordination preferred
Healthy Archuleta may consider combining the Prevention Systems & Partnerships Manager and Youth Engagement & Prevention Lead positions into one full-time role depending on candidate qualifications, organizational fit, and program needs.
To Apply Please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Healthy Archuleta accepts employment applications on a rolling basis to build a pool of qualified candidates for current and future opportunities. Submitting an application does not guarantee employment or an interview, as applications are reviewed based on organizational needs and position availability. If a suitable position becomes available and an applicant’s qualifications align with our needs, Healthy Archuleta may contact them. We encourage individuals interested in supporting our mission to apply for consideration.