Now Hiring: Events and Volunteer Specialist

Events and Volunteer Specialist 

Compensation: $57,784.00, Non-exempt, Full-time‬

Benefits:  Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays, Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and Life), Funded Retirement Plan with Match, FAMLI employee contributions fully paid by employer

Office Location: Equality Center of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, CO

Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday, 9am – 5:30pm, with required flexibility for evening and weekend events

Reports to:  Community Events and Volunteer Manager

Application Deadline: June 5, 2026

How to Apply 

Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@rmequality.org with “Events and Volunteer Specialist” in the subject line. 

Our Mission

Rocky Mountain Equality works collaboratively to create connection and provide advocacy,

education, research, cultural events, and responsive programs and services that ensure

LGBTQ+ people, families, and communities thrive. 

Description of the Work

The Events and Volunteer Specialist ensures successful community events and activities, accurate data tracking, and meaningful volunteer engagement for Rocky Mountain Equality (RMEQ) under the leadership of the Community Events and Volunteer Manager. 

As needed they will provide administrative, logical, and communications support for events, activities, and volunteer engagement. This position plays a vital role in recruiting and training volunteers who share in the vision, mission, and values of RMEQ. By working closely with partnering community organizations, volunteers, and staff, the Events and Volunteer Specialist has the opportunity to help create environments that advocate for and support the LGBTQ+ community. 

Essential Functions

• Plays a key role in planning and executing Pride month events and activities including assisting with permitting and other paperwork as needed.

• Works closely with the Community Events and Volunteer Manager to provide support with event planning, setup, coordination, and follow-up activities.

• Frequently organizes and/or attends events and activities, including advocacy events and trainings, that are often outside of normal work hours.

• Recruits, supports, and coordinates volunteers for RMEQ programs, events, activities, and community initiatives.

• Mentors Youth Program interns in event planning and execution.  

• Frequently travels to RMEQ and third-party events in Boulder, Denver, Longmont, Loveland, Lyons, Fort Collins, and other locations throughout Northern Colorado to table and support staff leads. 

• Represents RMEQ in a professional and mission-driven manner at events and volunteer activities.

• Provides additional administrative support as needed, including data entry and reporting.

  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• 2–4 years of experience in volunteer coordination, event planning, nonprofit work, or a related field preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Computer proficiency required, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Drive. CRM experience preferred.

• High level of organization and attention to detail.

• The ability to lift over 50lbs as you’ll be setting up and breaking down equipment at events.

• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for events and volunteer activities.

• Typically required to work two weekends a month, with May, June, and October likely requiring at least three weekends. To accommodate this, your work week will be Tuesday – Saturday.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.

• Job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check.

How to Apply 

Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@rmequality.org with “Events and Volunteer Specialist” in the subject line. Apply by June 5, 2026.

Rocky Mountain Equality is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.