Work with Us!

We have child care job openings for qualified early childhood education teachers, as well as other positions in support of our mission.

About Us

For 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Boulder County and helped women and children of all ages and backgrounds thrive. Founded by community volunteers in 1922, the organization has supported generations of women and girls by tackling social issues such as housing, employment, education, and child care. Today, YWCA Boulder County provides programs such as high-quality, affordable, and flexible child care; parent education classes; and racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult education, and advocacy. As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work.

In 1977, YWCA Boulder County recognized the need for flexible, affordable drop-in child care and created Children’s Alley. In 2020, responding to changing community needs, we expanded our child care program, prompting a new name: Persimmon Early Learning. As a Level 4 Colorado Shines rated Early Childhood Program, Persimmon Early Learning provides a safe, nurturing, and creative space for children ages eight weeks to six years to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. We offer high-quality, affordable drop-in, short-term and permanent child care options, and we are the only child care center in Boulder County offering emergency care for families with nowhere else to turn.

  • The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Director of Development & Marketing and serves as a member of the Development and Marketing Team. The coordinator assists with the planning, development, and implementation of YWCA Boulder County’s marketing and communications with a focus on email marketing, website maintenance, social media, marketing collateral and editorial content. The marketing coordinator will also assist with the planning and implementation of YWCA Boulder County’s annual fundraising events, including tactical logistics for pre-event and event day management. This is a part time/exempt position at 25 hours per week. Some weekends and evenings necessary for event preparation and execution.

  • • Assists in the creation, implementation and measuring the success of all YWCA marketing and communications channels

    • Maintains marketing database and files

    • Maintains, edits, and updates the website

    • Builds relationships with supporters and vendors in a professional and inclusive manner

    • Supports event outreach efforts with email campaigns, print mailings, event collateral, social media content

    • Ensures that the organization’s brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally

    • Assists with planning, execution, logistics, and follow-up for all events

  • • Demonstrated skill and experience in email campaigns, writing/editing, social media outreach, content marketing, and website maintenance

    • Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently and as part of a team

    • Excellent at organizing, managing details, and completing multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with thoroughness, accuracy, timeliness, and good humor.

    • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite; Google Drive; Canva; Asana; CRM, website, social media, and email marketing platforms.

    • Experience with donor or client relationship building

    • Special event planning experience

    • Have a strong commitment to programs and services that address community issues

    • Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and solve problems.

  • • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

  • • Bilingual in Spanish or working knowledge of Spanish

    • Two plus years of experience in nonprofit marketing/communications or fundraising/donor services

  • • $30k - 35k per year DOE

    • Sick time off accrual on day 1

    • Paid time off

    • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation

    • Employer funded Pension Plan

    • Hybrid option

    • Other Great Benefits!

Marketing Coordinator

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Early Childhood Education Teacher reports to the Co-Directors, Persimmon Early Learning and is responsible for providing a caring and creative classroom environment. Qualified to care for ages ranging 8 weeks through 6 years. This is a Full time/Exempt position at 32.5-40 hours per week.

  • • Ensure the health and safety of the classroom

    • Implement developmentally appropriate practices through experiential, play-based curriculum, and positive guidance

    • Daily classroom management

    • Daily curriculum delivery

    • Maintaining child assessment through COR Advantage, and parent/teacher conferences (We provide training)

    • Access continued coaching in children’s social-emotional growth to support all developmental needs

  • • ECT Qualified – through PDIS credential, CDA credential, or alternative pathways

    • Problem-solving skills

    • Full understanding of Colorado State Childcare Licensing regulations

    Persimmon Early Learning

    • Early Childhood Education Teacher

    • Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

    • Must be physically able to lift children

    • Standing, kneeling, and bending as required

  • • Early Childhood coursework through a regionally accredited college or university

    • Pyramid Plus Approach or EQIT

    • Minimum of one year verified experience

  • • $26/hour

    • $1,000 sign-on bonus

    • 32.5-40 hour work week

    • Health, Vision, and Dental

    • Sick time off accrual on day 1

    • Employer funded pension plan

    • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation

    • Other Great Benefits!

Early Childhood Education Teacher

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The ECE Classroom Aide reports to the Co- Directors, Persimmon Early Learning and is responsible for providing a caring and creative classroom environment. Dedicated and passionate caring for ages ranging 8 weeks through 6 years. This is a Full time/Exempt position at 32.5-40 hours per week.

  • • Maintain a safe and welcoming environment

    • Assist teachers in gathering materials for the classrooms (such as laundry, paper towels, cleaning supplies, art/project materials etc.)

    • Develop awareness of, and follow, all classroom routines. Follow the lead of the classroom teacher to ensure continuity of classroom/child expectations

    • Assist classroom teacher by providing support to students during routines, transitions, and play

    • Support the teachers in setting up and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum/lesson plans utilizing the Storybook Journey curriculum model

    • Becomes familiar with, and implements, all health and safety practices/requirements set forth by CDHS Child Care Licensing, Public Health, CACFP, and Colorado Shines

    • Sustain at least 15 hours of required developmental training (PDIS or an outside certification training) per year with at least 3 hours being social emotional training (3 credit college course in ECE also fulfills this requirement)

    • Becomes familiar with all protocols regarding injury, incident and/or child abuse/neglect reporting and seeks guidance from lead teacher

    • Conscious of safety and emergency protocols established by Persimmon Early Learning and YWCA Boulder County

  • • At least 18 years old

    • High School diploma or equivalent

    • Passion for working with young children and dedication to providing high quality care

    • Ability to take all required trainings

    • Ability to communicate effectively with classroom teacher and administrative staff

  • • Is currently taking or is planning to take ECE 101, 103, 111, or Pyramid Plus, or EQIT.

    • Some college

  • • $20/hour

    • 32.5-40 hour work week

    • Health, Dental, and Vision

    • Sick time off accrual on day 1

    • Employer funded pension plan

    • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation

    • Other Great Benefits!

Classroom Aide

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Young Women+ Achievement Advocate reports to the Manager of Community Engagement and Equity. They will work directly with ninth – twelfth grade BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students in Boulder County, helping to close the achievement gap and providing specialized support. YW+A advocates provide a space where students can build upon the strengths and resources of their community and understand the challenges, they may face in reaching their goals. YW+A provides positive youth development through programming and exposure to other organizations in Colorado. This position requires a commitment to the work and mission of YWCA Boulder County and supervision of youth. This is a part-time hybrid/exempt position 6-12 hours per week. Starting Fall 2025.

  • • Recruits and retain students for YW+A group at assigned area high school in Boulder County

    • Develops and maintains relationships with school staff, counselors, teachers

    • Provides tutoring and mentoring

    • Helps plan and chaperone students on college visits, field trips, volunteer, and other extra-curricular activities

    • Adheres to all protocols of using school space, resources

    • Develops/coordinates programming and leads empowerment group meetings held at the school site, such as Life skills topics (wellness, study skills, adapting to change, issues of relevance) and College readiness/career planning based on the school’s schedule

    Administrative:

    • Maintains YW+A calendar

    • Collects and enters data on student attendance and grades/graduation rates into spreadsheets

    • Administers Pre/Post program surveys, collects Pre/Post surveys; enters data

    • Coordinates logistics for activities, including refreshments, room location, AV set-up, reservations, etc.

    • Administers and collects any necessary field trip or participation permission slips

    • Communicates regularly with liaison and students; sets up regular meetings with liaison

  • • Timely and clear communication skills

    • Experience working with multicultural audiences and/or underrepresented youth

    • Eligible to work in the U.S.

    • At least 18 years of age

    • Reliable form of transportation

    • Available during school, afterschool hours (to be arranged with high school site)

    • Available to attend bi-weekly staff meeting with Manager and other specialists

    • Flexible work hours, avg. 6 – 12 hours/week, August through May

  • Current college student entering Junior year - Graduate level

  • Spanish proficiency or fluency

  • • $18.50 per hour

    • $150 sign on Bonus

Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) Advocate

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Intern reports to the Manager of Community Engagement & Equity and supports the development and delivery of direct services related to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

    Working in partnership with the Manager and other equity programming staff, supports administrative, project-based and community outreach duties for CE programs including but not limited to Reading to End Racism, STEME3, and YW+A. This is a part-time paid Internship for the 2025/2026 school year.

  • • Support the necessary coordination, outreach and program evaluation for STEME3, YW+A and RER programs

    • Partnership with the development staff to ensure reporting and metrics are being collected and shared to ensure strong collaboration in telling our story of impact

    • Attend and provide support at in-person events for Community Engagement programs when possible

    • Participate in larger organization-wide fundraising events as needed

  • • Have a perspective, passion and experience in anti-oppression, racial justice, and challenging structures to create greater opportunity and equity to the women and girls we serve

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    • Able to work in-person at YWCA Boulder office around school schedule

  • Current College Student entering Senior year – Graduate level

  • • Previous experience in a non-profit environment

    • Connectivity and understanding of the communities we serve and women/girls of color

    • Bilingual

  • • 12-16 hours per week

    • $19 per hour

Intern,Community Engagement & Equity

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Accounting Assistant reports the the Manager of Finance and supports the delivery of financial services related to the YWCA. Along with supporting administrative needs, they will receive other tasks as they relate to the Finance department and Grants department. This is a part-time/exempt position at 17-25 hours per week.

  • • Support the coordination, communication, and administrative needs of the Finance Department

    • Partnership with other staff to ensure reporting and metrics are being collected and shared

    • Correspondence with vendors

    • Full cycle Accounts payable

    • Entering bills, writing checks, and keeping up with outstanding checks

    • Other tasks as needed

  • • Excel experience

    • Interest in learning more about financial aspects of the Non-profit industry

  • Current Accounting student or recent graduate

  • • QuickBooks Desktop experience

    • Previous experience in a non-profit environment

    • Passion for YWCA’s mission and programs

  • • 17-25 hours per week

    • $23.00 per hour

    • RTD Pass

    • Other great benefits!

Accounting Assistant

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org