Work with us
We are a close-knit team of passionate people all working together to uplift Native and BIPOC youth and to protect our cultural knowledge. Our organization is Indigenous woman-led, and 80 percent of our team identifies as BIPOC. If this sounds like a space for you, consider applying for a role below.
Current Needs
Please view our current needs below. If you have a question about one of the opportunities that we have available, you can visit our Contact page for relevant questions. Thank you!
HFDK Indigenous Agriculture & Food Systems Support
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The HFDK Indigenous Agriculture & Food Systems Support will work closely with our Indigenous Agriculture Lead to support the work of growing food on our partner farms which feeds our community through our Native Elders’ Food Share Program (Food Share).
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To Apply: Please email your resume, a one-page cover letter, and two (2) professional references to shaina@spiritofthesun.org
Native Elders’ Food Share Program Support
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FoodShare aims to ensure our Native/Indigenous Elders, families with youth and young adults are receiving organic and fresh produce weekly in a safe and fair manner. Careful attention must be given to each family's dietary restrictions and sensitivities to foods/produce. We proudly partner with local farms in Denver, Bennett and other surrounding areas.
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To Apply: Please email your resume, a one-page cover letter, and two (2) professional references to shaina@spiritofthesun.org
Indigenous Science and Foodways Coordinator
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Through our Indigenous Science and Foodways Youth Leadership Program, Spirit of the Sun educates youth and young adults on Indigenous knowledge learned within our community. These teachings are leading the way in resilient land stewardship, Native foodways and growing practices, environmental justice, scientific innovation, soil building, and water protection. The focus for this position is on training youth to promote their own learned knowledge to empower others in climate change initiatives with an Indigenous lens of climate resilience as advocates and educators. Through workshops, cooking demos and truth telling on Rematriation and Mycroremediation, this position empowers youth and young adults to become the leaders within their communities.
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To Apply: Please email your resume, a one-page cover letter, and two (2) professional references to shaina@spiritofthesun.org