Employment Opportunities
The Town of Hayden is a Colorado municipality looking for qualified candidates to fill local government jobs near Steamboat Springs and Craig. Below you will find a list of current job openings.
Town Clerk
The Town Clerk performs a variety of complex, technical and administrative duties in support of the Town. Under the direction of the Town Manager, the Town Clerk provides support to the Town by preparing meeting agendas and information packets for the Town Council, recording and documenting official minutes of the council meetings, and performing various other tasks as assigned by the Town Manager. Responsible for managing Town elections, administering the oath of office, and other duties as required. Maintains and acts as the official keeper of all Town official records and documents. Oversees business and alcohol licensing, and other functions as needed and assigned by the Town Manager.
Department: Administration
Position: Town Clerk
Wage status: Full Time Salary Exempt
Wage Range: $74,551 – $95,149 DOQ
Benefits:
Vacation and Sick Time: Accrues up to 4 weeks of vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
Health, Dental, and Vision: The Town provides 100% employer paid coverage for the employee and their family.
Retirement: The Town has a 457 ICMA-RC plan and will match up to 7% of employee contributions as well as Roth IRA options
Family Leave: The Town has a 12-week family leave plan for family expansion which is exclusive of PTO or sick time.
Hayden Center: The town offers free family gym membership to all full-time year-round employees.
Supervised by: Town Manager
If interested in the position please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Mathew Mendisco, Town Manager, mathew.mendisco@haydencolorado.org. Applications are due 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 6th.
Position is open until filled. First reviews will begin the week of May 6th, 2024 and an initial list of applicants will be narrowed down depending on the amount of interest. A written list of questions will be emailed to the second round of candidates for response and subsequent evaluation. Interviews with final candidates is planned for the week of May 20th. Expectations are that the position will be filled no later than June 15th, 2024. Travel expenses may be considered depending on circumstances and online interviews are available if needed.
Town of Hayden is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Market coordinator
The Market Coordinator duties will include overseeing the Walnut Street Market (formerly the Hayden Farmers Market) for the Town of Hayden. The Market Coordinator sets the tone and represents the market both internally to vendors and externally to shoppers and market stakeholders. Responsible for all aspects of the market operations during the season, and are the main contact for customers, vendors, entertainment, volunteers, health inspectors, police, public works, and sponsors. Manages vendor relationships, coordinates setup and tear down, promotes the market, schedules entertainment & activities, answers customer/vendor questions and assists with all market special events.
Department: Community Development
Position: Walnut Street Market Coordinator
Wage Status: Seasonal; As Assigned, 10-15 hours per week
Wage Range: $20.00 – $23.00/hr DOQ
Benefits:
Hayden Center: The town offers free family gym membership during time of employment..
Supervised by: Community Development Director
Applications must be submitted to Finance Manager, Andrea Salazar at Andrea.Salazar@haydencolorado.org, or mailed to Hayden Town Hall, 178 W Jefferson, P.O. Box 190, Hayden, CO 81639. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application, but should be submitted in addition. Applications are due 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 6th.
Town of Hayden is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
POLICE Officer – Part Time
Protects the lives, safety, health, welfare and property of individuals within the corporate limits of Hayden by enforcing municipal, state and federal ordinances, statutes and laws. Incumbents may be assigned to the Investigations Division, Patrol Division, and/or any special assignments as necessary. The position includes incumbents with full technical and operational capabilities in police practices gained through extensive training and experience. Does related work as required.
Wage Status: Hourly, part time
Wage Range: $50.00 – $55.00/hr DOQ’s
Benefits: Sick Leave
Police Officer (Part Time) Job Description
Applications must be submitted to Finance Manager, Andrea Salazar at Andrea.Salazar@
Town of Hayden is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. This job description is not a contract, but merely an overview of the various job duties and skills needed to perform the job. The description is not intended to be contractual commitment of the Town of Hayden, and will not be construed as such by any employee or potential employee. The Town of Hayden has the right to change, supplement, or revoke the description at any time without notice. No permanent employment for any term is intended or should be implied from the statements contained in the job description
POLICE Officer – Lateral
Protects the lives, safety, health, welfare and property of individuals within the corporate limits of Hayden by enforcing municipal, state and federal ordinances, statutes and laws. Incumbents may be assigned to the Investigations Division, Patrol Division, and/or any special assignments as necessary. The position includes incumbents with full technical and operational capabilities in police practices gained through extensive training and experience. Does related work as required.
Department: Public Safety
Wage Status: Hourly, full time
Wage Range: $29.96 – $36.41/hr, depending on qualifications
Benefits:
Vacation and Sick Time: Accrues up to 3 weeks of vacation and 12 days sick time annually.
Health, Dental, and Vision: The Town provides 100% employer paid coverage for the employee and their family.
Retirement: The Town has a 457 ICMA-RC plan and will match up to 7% of employee contributions as well as Roth IRA options
Family Leave: The Town has a 12-week family leave plan for family expansion which is exclusive of PTO or sick time.
Hayden Center: The town offers free family gym membership to all full-time year-round employees.
Lateral Officer or Police Detective Hiring Bonus:
Supervised by Chief of Police or designee
Police Officer (Lateral) Job Description
Applications must be submitted to Finance Manager, Andrea Salazar at Andrea.Salazar@haydencolorado.
Town of Hayden is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Hayden Parks & Recreation Board helps plan, direct develop and implement recreation activities and events to assist in promoting long-range programs for the development of the Town’s recreation system for youth, adults and senior citizens. The Parks and Recreation Board works in cooperation with Parks & Recreation Staff to achieve an ample diversity of recreation activities to meet established goals and objectives. Some current programs and events include peewee wrestling, baseball, softball, basketball, tumbling for tots, stokes gulch moto-x, Cog Run, Hayden Daze, Easter egg hunt, Harvest Festival, Autumn Tea.
The board meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm at the Hayden Center. They are a working board made up of nine volunteers that reside within the town limits of Hayden.
Anyone interested is invited to submit a “letter of interest” and complete application below via email to rhonda.sweetser@haydencolorado.org OR USPS mail at PO Box 190, Hayden, CO 81639 OR in the town hall drop box.
The Hayden Economic Development Commission has an opening. This is a great way to get involved in the Town’s economic development efforts as the Town moves towards an economic resiliency model. For questions please contact Tegan Ebbert, Economic Development Director, at tegan.ebbert@haydencolorado.org. Applications open until filled.
The Hayden Planning Commission currently has an opening for a regular volunteer Planning Commission seat and two volunteer Alternate Member seats. The Hayden Planning Commission reviews planning, zoning, and development applications for property located within the Town of Hayden. Commission members use the Hayden Development Code and the Hayden Forward Master Plan to guide their review process. Involvement in the Hayden Planning Commission is an opportunity to have a role in the future development of the community.
Letters of interest and/or questions can be sent to Tegan Ebbert, Community Development Director at Tegan.ebbert@haydencolorado.
