Foundation Program Specialist

The vision of Colorado Access is to have healthy communities transformed by the care that people want at a cost we can all afford.  Our mission is to partner with communities and empower people through access to quality, affordable care.

Why should you consider a career with Colorado Access?

We are a Colorado-based company, working to improve the health of our state. We care for individuals, families, and children who receive health care under Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) and Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program). Our focus is driving improvements in quality, member experience, outcomes, and cost. We are a mission-driven organization whose foundation is built by our vision, supported by our values and pillared by diversity, equity and inclusion.

1. Find work/life balance:  We offer PTO, floating holidays, nine company paid holidays, a hybrid work environment, an Employee Assistance Program and a 401K.
2. Be a part of something bigger and make an impact: We serve the underserved and most vulnerable populations in our community through access to quality and affordable health care. No matter what you do for Colorado Access, you are impacting our community and making a difference.
3. Sharpen your skills, learn, and grow: We support your continued development through tuition reimbursement, leadership training, promotion opportunities, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and a language pay stipend.

What you will do:

We are looking for a FOUNDATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST who can help shape our vision and support our mission. Here is what the position will look like.

• Evaluates funding proposals and performs due diligence, including exploratory conversations, site visits, and budget/financial reviews. Summarize findings and make grant recommendations to the Executive Director and foundation board of directors. 
• Designs and tracks desired outcomes and performance metrics to assess both individual grantee performance and the overall impact of the Foundation’s grantmaking.
• Monitors grantee performance by reviewing reports, maintaining strong relationships with grantees, following up to obtain necessary information, providing technical assistance, and supporting problem-solving. Ensures compliance with grant agreements and successful program implementation. 
• Represents the foundation in external forums with nonprofits, public/private funders, and the general public, communicating the foundation’s grantmaking priorities, guidelines, and proposal review process.
• Prepares concept papers and research findings on trends, best practices, and exemplary programs (locally and nationally) to inform funding strategies. 
• Supports implementation of a grants management system for the COA foundation.
• Develops content for the foundation’s website, social media pages, newsletters, annual publications, and other communication platforms.

What you will bring:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in a health, public health, or public policy related field required. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute with a preference for two years progressive work experience.

Experience:  Minimum of three years foundation, program evaluation, or project management experience required in a foundation or related setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Demonstrates support for the company’s mission, vision and values. Position requires excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication. Excellent collaboration skills, strong working relationships and direct communication with both internal and external customers. Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to manage changing priorities. Ability to manage complex assignments and responsibilities and collaborate with other staff to meet deadlines. Excellent meeting management including facilitating, presenting, managing agendas, and meeting minutes. Must be a motivated self-starter and self-learner. Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required. SharePoint and Salesforce skills preferred. May be required to manage multiple priorities and projects with tight deadlines.

Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving.

Together we will be: an innovative and collaborative team who supports each other, the employees and vision of the company to reach our goals individually, together and as an organization.

Pay, Perks and Benefits at Colorado Access:

The compensation for this position is $69,300.00 - $80,240.00 annually. Colorado Access has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what Colorado Access may pay for the position at the time of posting. Colorado Access may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

In addition to being part of a mission driven organization serving our community, as an eligible Colorado Access employee, you’ll receive a generous benefits package, that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance that starts the first day of the month following start date. 
• Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury. 
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending account options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D (employee, spouse and dependent). 
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, dependent).
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement (based on eligibility). 
• Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements and performance).

Where you will work:

This position will be a hybrid model work environment, a blend of ‘In-Office’ and ‘Remote.’ 

We are not able to support out of state employees at this time as we continue to serve our members and community in the metro Denver area and across the beautiful state of Colorado.

Colorado Access is committed to providing equal opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.