Pinnacol Assurance does just one thing, and does it better than anyone: provide caring workers’ compensation protection to Colorado employers and employees. And while we may be a little biased, we believe that our work shapes communities and changes lives.

We have big hearts and love big ideas. We’ve been around for more than  100 years, but don’t let that fool you. Pinnacol is committed to taking care of Colorado employers and workers in the most innovative ways. We celebrate continuous improvement, new ideas, compassion, teamwork, integrity and excellence.

With our number one priority to keep everyone safe, along with the heart of Pinnacol’s “culture of caring” to do what is right and not what is easy, we’re currently having our team members work from home. But we’re still making time for fun with virtual events like virtual painting classes, virtual yoga and Zumba classes, and virtual happy hours!

What you’ll do:

The Apprentice Program Facilitator serves as the primary educational provider for the Pinnacol Assurance Youth Apprenticeship Program. This role will provide engaging educational content and training delivery focused on developing the critical skills needed for young adults to successfully prepare for the world of work in business and IT career pathways. 

This position will report directly to the Apprenticeship Program Manager and also work closely with the Senior Talent Management Manager in executing a high quality work based learning experience that creates a viable talent pipeline for the business while also expanding the landscape of potential for enrolled participants. This unique role demands a high level of attention to detail, problem solving, facilitation skill, comfort with curriculum implementation, relationship building, external partnership development, customer service, case management, data analysis and communication skill.

What you can expect:

• Lead curriculum development, design and implementation for participants focusing on key competency mastery, industry knowledge attainment, workplace skill development and corresponding credential completion. 
• Create an engaging and experiential learning experience for participants in both remote and in-person environments.
• Manage and support data collection, evaluation and outcome tracking processes associated with program and participants utilizing various databases and systems.
• Support case management, performance feedback and coaching processes with participants.
• Facilitate and develop training and coaching support content for program participants including apprentices, supervisors and mentor coaches connected to apprentice/intern participants.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, purchasing, invoicing, associated communication and tracking of supplies, resources and items necessary for successful program and event implementation and execution.
• Assist annual recruiting outreach and hiring processes including school site visits, interview participation and onboarding processes.
• Regularly compose and manage comprehensive, timely and informative communications for program participants and stakeholders. 
• Support with work visualization systems and project management processes for program objectives, task tracking and planning processes (Jira/Miro Kanban boards).
• Represent the organization and program professionally in various externally facing capacities.

What you need to be successful:

• 2+ years experience working with high school aged youth focused on work-based learning and career & technical skills development.
• 2+ years experience with curriculum development, instructional design and implementation is preferred.
• Ability and desire to work with technology platforms such as Google Suite, talent management, payroll, data analysis and applicant tracking systems. 
• COMMUNICATION: Ability to listen to identify messages others are attempting to convey, and convey ideas effectively both in writing and verbally with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT: A demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders including youth participants, business leaders, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• DEVELOPMENT OTHERS: Ability to mentor others through constructively challenging assumptions and sharing knowledge with others in support of growing the skill set of their team and apprentices. 
• EXECUTION: Ability and experience in setting goals, monitoring progress, and taking the initiative to improve your work and others in addition to developing novel solutions and persevering through challenges to help overcome obstacles.
• COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION:  A deep commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through and within our organization creating a culture of inclusion and that deeply values differences.

We can’t do our work without people like you.
Our employees are extraordinary and committed to making a difference. Here’s some of the ways we show our appreciation.

• Our benefits go beyond the basics. You’ll get to choose from diverse benefit offerings for medical, dental and vision.
• We care about each other. We enjoy a positive, collaborative work environment. We are hard workers and high performers.
• We love who you are. Pinnacol is on a journey to embody diversity, equity and inclusion. We’re committed to creating a culture that deeply values differences, where everyone feels like they belong.
• Take a day (or 20!) off. Enjoy 20 paid days off your first full year plus 9 paid holidays.
• Take care of yourself. Sign up for unique wellness programs, including on-site, company-paid fitness facilities and classes
• Get your learning on. We promote a learning culture to help you master your current job and cultivate the skills of the future through a variety of on-site, online, and off-site professional development opportunities.
• Give back and get paid. Through our employee volunteer program, Pinnacol in Action, employees receive paid time off to volunteer with Colorado nonprofits.
• Share in our success. You’ll have the opportunity to earn a quarterly incentive, up to 20 percent of your annual base salary, when your team exceeds their goals and objectives.

When we find the right person, we try to put our best foot forward with an offer that excites you. We consider what you’d like to be paid, the skills and experience you bring, what similar jobs pay in the Denver area and make sure there’s equal pay for equal work among those you’ll be working with. The compensation amount for this role is targeted at $64,000-$70,000. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including your experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Want to love your work? Apply today!

Pinnacol is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email [email protected].