Team Up’s mission is to unite and support organizations and individuals in addressing community-identified needs to help people thrive in southwest Colorado

Team Up is working toward a future in which all individuals in our communities have access to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that lead to healthy, meaningful lives.

Three white check marks on a black background in a vertical arrangement.

Team Up’s Guiding Principles:

Listen first

Collaboration is crucial

No problem is unsolvable

Seek and include missing voices

Build trust

Even the playing field

The Team Behind Team Up

  • White number 100 with underlines on black background.

    100% Local

    The entirety of your gift stays in Southwest Colorado, and can be designated to go toward the programs and partners of your choice.

  • Magnifying glass focusing on a dollar sign inside a circle.

    Clean Audits

    We are financially audited annually, receiving a clean report each year. Review our annual reports here.

  • Seal of the Seafarer of Transportation, indicating platinum level in the GuideStar program.

    Third-Party Verified

    We continually earn the Guidestar Platinum rating indicating the highest level of transparency among nonprofit organizations.

Community Collaboration Coordinator

This is a unique position that works across sectors with high levels of community engagement to address some of the most pressing challenges in the community. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented person to fill this role and to help drive Team Up's collaborative work forward in Montezuma and Dolores Counties. 

Location: Montezuma County

Position type: Hourly, $27-28/hr, DOE

Apply by: Applications submitted by December 15 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.

Apply Now!

Youth Engagement Liaison

The Engagement Liaison plays a key role in empowering young people to actively participate in shaping efforts to design regional youth mental health and substance use prevention efforts across Southwest Colorado. This position builds authentic relationships with youth and community partners to gather youth voice, co-create strategies, and translate youth-identified priorities into coordinated, cross-sector action.

Location: Montezuma or La Plata County County

Position type: 32 hours / week, $25-27/hour depending on experience.

Apply by: Applications submitted by January 16 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.

Team Up AmeriCorps Positions

We are currently recruiting for AmeriCorps positions for the 2025-26 program year. These positions serve with one of our many partners and include ample opportunity for professional development and community networking.

Looking to fulfill an internship requirement for school?

This could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Learn More
Apply Now!

Join our Team!

Contract Event Coordinator

Team Up is seeking a skilled and highly organized contract fundraising Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, promote, and execute several of our major fundraising events, including the San Juan Brewfest, Summer Scholarship Dinner, and Pickleball Tournaments. This contractor will manage many aspects of event logistics and growth strategies, in conjunction with Team Up staff, while also helping identify and develop new fundraising event opportunities.

Location: Remote. Must be based in one of our 5-county regions with ability to travel to all 5 counties

Position type: Contract

Apply by: Applications submitted by January 15 will receive priority consideration. Open until filled.

Apply Now!

We listen first

Questions? Ideas? Interested in joining an action team? We welcome all comments and constructive collaboration conversations.

Opt In to the Power of Team Work

Sign up for Team Up e-news to be the first to hear about open positions, collaboration opportunities, and other ways to help people thrive in Southwest Colorado.

Icon of two hands shaking with a line graph in the background.
Click to Sign Up for Team Up Updates

Team Up Board of Directors

  • A woman with brown hair, wearing hoop earrings, smiling, outdoors with a stone wall background.

    Amie Bryant, Past-Cha

    MSW - PRIVATE PRACTICE

  • A woman with brown hair and bangs, smiling, in front of a framed landscape painting.

    Brandie Flann

    BANK OF THE SAN JUANS

  • Smiling woman with curly gray hair wearing a black blazer and blue patterned blouse, outdoors with blurred nature in the background.

    Laura Lewis Marchino, Treasurer

    REGION 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

  • A man with dark, curly hair and a beard, smiling, wearing a blue button-up shirt, standing in front of a wooden fence.

    Matt Klausmeier, Chair-Elect

    EDUCATION DATA CONSULTANT

  • A young woman with shoulder-length brown hair smiling outdoors with houses and snow-capped mountains in the background.

    Morgan Duff, Secretary

    BUSINESS INVESTOR

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling outdoors, wearing a black jacket, a blue top, and a blue beaded necklace, with a blurred green natural background.

    Tara Kiene

    COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

  • A smiling man with a bald head and light-colored facial hair standing in front of a green mural. He is wearing a black Under Armour jacket with a BHS Wolverine Football logo.

    Vaughn Morris

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LA PLATA COUNTY