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Role Summary

Invest in Kids is seeking a People & Operations Manager to take a meaningful lead in advancing how we support and develop our employees. Working closely with leadership, this role oversees key areas of the employee experience while providing operational support to strengthen the systems and processes that keep our organization running effectively.

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Core Responsibilities

• Employee Experience: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee development programs.

• People Practices: Drive day-to-day HR and internal community support to foster a positive workplace culture.

• Operations & Systems: Strengthen and maintain organizational processes to keep daily operations running efficiently.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Relationship-focused, organized, and thoughtful.

• Enjoys working directly with team members while improving organizational workflows.

• Passionate about employee development and operational excellence.

How to Apply

• Required Materials: Cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references.

• Email To: Tiffany Gardner, Chief Operating Officer at .

• Subject Line: People & Operations Manager

• Inquiries: Direct all questions regarding the role to Tiffany Gardner via email.

Invest in Kids seeks a Director of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (IECMH) to join our senior leadership team. This role advances our statewide strategy to support Colorado communities adding infant and child mental health programming. The Director provides vision, clinical leadership, and operational oversight to ensure high-quality service delivery across Implementing Partner Organizations (IPOs).

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Core Responsibilities

• Senior Leadership & Strategy: Partner with the VP of Program Strategy and Impact to advance the IECMH vision, serve as clinical subject matter expert for advocacy and funding strategies, and maintain organizational feedback loops.

• Financial & Contract Management: Oversee the IECMH budget, collaborate with Philanthropy and Finance teams on funding, manage government funder objectives (CDEC, HCPF, BHA), and ensure contract commitments and metrics are met.

• IECMH Program Support & Replication: Cultivate an equitable portfolio of IECMH programming, manage relationships with national model purveyors, and lead statewide replication efforts.

• Child First Colorado Clinical Lead: Serve as the primary clinical liaison to Changent, deliver clinical reflective consultation, conduct fidelity oversight and accreditation, and fulfill requirements to be rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).

Ideal Candidate Profile

• High emotional intelligence, commitment to equity, and openness to innovation.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of building cross-sector partnerships.

• Expertise in infant and early childhood mental health clinical practices and program replication

How to Apply

• Required Materials: Cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

• Email To: Iesha Mitchell at .

• Subject Line: Director of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

• Inquiries: Direct all questions regarding the role to Iesha Mitchell via email.

Role Summary

Invest in Kids is seeking a Philanthropic Partnerships Manager to contribute to our mission by leading key fundraising initiatives and growing donor revenue. Working closely with the Vice President of Philanthropy, this role designs and executes donor cultivation events, manages fundraising campaigns, oversees corporate sponsorships, and builds lasting relationships to support research-based programs across Colorado.

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Core Responsibilities

• Signature Events: Lead and execute major fundraising events, including the signature Jane-A-Thon (JAT) ski/board-a-thon and support for the annual Benefit Breakfast.

• Donor & Corporate Relations: Grow individual donor revenue, oversee corporate sponsorships, design donor cultivation events, and directly solicit gifts.

• Campaign Management: Manage comprehensive fundraising campaigns and appeals while maintaining strong relationships with donors and partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced in event planning, campaign execution, and donor cultivation.

• Skilled at building and sustaining authentic relationships with donors and corporate partners.

• Driven by IIK’s mission to support children and families across Colorado communities.

How to Apply

• Required Materials: Cover letter, resume/CV, and three professional references.

• Email To: Courtland J. Powers-Gunnells, Vice President, Philanthropy at .

• Subject Line: Philanthropic Partnerships Manager