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The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (Friends of CAIC) is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote avalanche safety in Colorado. The Friends work with the CAIC to promote avalanche safety and education.
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is a program within the Colorado Department of Natural Resources tasked with reducing the impact of snow avalanches on recreation, industry, and transportation. The program receives funding from the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Colorado Severance Tax Fund, and cash funding via contracts, grants, and donations, most of which come from the users of the forecasting and educational services. The CAIC depends on a successful fundraising effort in order to carry out its mission.
join the Friends of caic trailhead outreach team on a visit to vail pass
Development and Events Coordinator
Friends of CAIC is seeking a Development and Events Coordinator to join our team. This is a full-time position that plays a central role in connecting our community to avalanche safety through events and community outreach. The Development and Events Coordinator will be responsible for building strong community relationships, producing high-quality events, and engaging supporters to advance Friends of CAIC’s mission and fundraising goals.
From grassroots fundraisers to large-scale partner activations, this role blends behind-the-scenes planning with front-line outreach. You’ll coordinate logistics, manage volunteers, and ensure our events reflect the energy and commitment of the backcountry community. At the same time, you’ll represent Friends of CAIC in public spaces, helping supporters understand where to find avalanche safety resources and how to contribute through membership, donations, or merchandise.
The right candidate will be a confident communicator, a detail-oriented planner, and someone who thrives in both independent and collaborative settings. This is an opportunity to join a passionate team, build connections across Colorado’s outdoor community, and directly impact the growth of avalanche forecasting and education statewide.
This is not an avalanche forecasting position. You will not be teaching classes, traveling in the backcountry, or making snowpack safety judgments as part of your job. Instead, you will be at the heart of how we connect people to our mission through events, partnerships, and outreach that make avalanche safety accessible and meaningful.
Reports to: Development Director
Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Key Responsibilities
Events (50%)
Plan, coordinate, and execute Friends of CAIC fundraising and community events from concept through post-event reporting.
Manage all event logistics, including vendor coordination, volunteer scheduling, permitting, insurance, signage, and merchandise.
Oversee ticketing platforms, auctions, raffles, and other event-related fundraising tools.
Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure return on investment.
Collaborate with the Development Director and Strategic Partnerships Officer on sponsorship activation and donor engagement strategies at events.
Coordinate post-event reporting, including revenue tracking and sponsor recognition.
Outreach & Engagement (40%)
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and partners.
Represent Friends of CAIC at community events, conferences, and partner functions.
Support public education and awareness campaigns in partnership with program and communications staff.
Manage outreach volunteer engagement and training for events and public activations.
Assist in developing outreach materials and talking points to ensure consistent, compelling messaging.
Grants & Administrative Support (10%)
Assist with grant research, application preparation, and reporting as directed by the Development Director.
Maintain accurate records of outreach activities, event outcomes, and partner interactions in the donor database (Bloomerang).
Provide support for other development or communications initiatives as needed.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in event planning, community outreach, or development.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Confident, engaging communicator comfortable speaking to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
Proficiency with tools such as Canva, Google Workspace, ticketing platforms, and CRM software (Bloomerang experience a plus).
Passion for outdoor recreation, avalanche safety, or nonprofit work strongly preferred.
Candidate must live within 20 minutes of the I-70 corridor between Denver and Eagle.
Work Environment & Schedule
Remote position with a requirement to attend in-person meetings/events.
Some evenings and weekends are required for events.
Travel throughout Colorado will be required.
Compensation
Pay: $20-$25/hour DOE
Flexible work schedule
Mileage compensation at the standard IRS mileage rate
Opportunity to participate in Friends of CAIC Health Insurance plan
Opportunity to participate in Friends of CAIC 401k plan after 6 months of employment
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Ski Pass reimbursement
Opportunity for continuing avalanche education
Anti-Discrimination
Friends of CAIC is committed to an anti-discrimination policy in all of its programs and services.
Friends of CAIC is consciously and proactively inclusive of all areas of diversity, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, socioeconomic status, marital status, language, disability, or immigration status.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send a cover letter and resume in PDF format via email to: info@friendsofcaic.org.
Please write “Development and Events Coordinator” in the subject of your email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the position will remain open until filled.
