Work for LiveWell Colorado
At LiveWell Colorado, your work makes Coloradans healthier. LiveWell Colorado's multi-disciplinary team of professionals will take a leadership role in reversing obesity trends in Colorado. Working with leaders in a variety of sectors, LiveWell Colorado's team will have the unique opportunity to impact people's lives every day.

Career opportunities are listed below. Collaborative leaders with a passion for health and wellness and a commitment to excellence are encouraged to apply.

LiveWell Colorado provides a work environment that supports the health and wellness of its employees.

To apply, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to opportunities@livewellcolorado.org. Please list the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Job Openings


Careers with Our LiveWell Partners
LiveWell Colorado is happy to post employment opportunities for our partners in obesity prevention. You will find a list of careers with our LiveWell Colorado Partners here.

LiveWell Colorado


Request for Proposal:

LiveWell Colorado Legal Services

LWC wishes to engage a full-service legal firm who can consult on contract and lease review and negotiations; risk mitigation; business, tax, and personnel issues; intellectual property and copyright; and possible litigation.

DESIRED SUPPORT
Historically, support has averaged approximately five hours per month. Primary areas of guidance and research have included:
• On-going not-for-profit management matters;
• Contract and payment advice, negotiation and drafting ;
• Trademark registration;
• Intellectual property uses and protection;
• Personnel issues including termination; and
• Office lease contract negotiation and drafting.

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Please provide the following information:
• Overview of the firm and its capabilities. Specifically describe the team and the members’ backgrounds who would be assigned to this engagement.
• Describe relevant experience for each of the areas outlined above.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest, particularly related to LWC’s major funders, the Colorado Health Foundation and Kaiser Permanente Colorado.
• Provide a list of references.
• Provide a list of similar size and scope non-profit clients.
• Rates for partners, associates, and support personnel, or if applicable, an alternative fee arrangement which the firm proposes
• Other relevant information.

Submissions may be submitted through February 29th and directed to:
Mary Ellen Williams
Chief Financial Officer
LiveWell Colorado
1490 Lafayette Street #404
Denver, CO 80218
or
maryellenwilliams@livewellcolorado.org

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Request for Proposals

LiveWell@Work Project Manager

GENERAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain proposals from qualified firms and individuals interested in serving as the project manager for a LiveWell Colorado worksite wellness initiative, LiveWell@Work. The contract is for February through August 2012, with the possibility of continuation.

LiveWell@Work is a new initiative recently created by LiveWell Colorado’s executive-level Worksite Wellness Leadership Group (Leadership Group). After a competitive nomination and selection process, the WWLG first convened in April 2011. Over the past several months, the group has clarified their purpose and priorities, crafted a compelling case for employers to embrace healthy eating and active living, and designed a program to build a movement around making the healthy choice the easy choice at Colorado worksites.

The chosen project manager will oversee the LiveWell@Work initiative, including the implementation of a pilot program and development of an online tool box, as well as facilitation and coordination of meetings and various volunteers. The ideal candidate will have meaningful experience coordinating complex projects and facilitating diverse groups of stakeholders; strong research, presentation and writing skills; and, preferably, familiarity with worksite wellness policies and practices. LiveWell Colorado seeks a project manager that is results-oriented and a creative problem-solver.

Proposals should be submitted electronically to contact@livewellcolorado.org by Monday, January 30th, 2012.

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Request for Proposal of Service

Development Consulting Services

Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012

LiveWell Colorado (LWC) seeks an experienced development professional to consult on operationalizing its fund development plan by advising on resources required to meet fund raising and diversification goals. For each funding source, the consultant will also create a work plan that sets a timeline with achievable benchmarks and assignments, recommends processes to capture efficiencies and accountability, and as needed, coaches staff on implementing the work plan.

The selected consultant will report to the chief financial officer and interact with the President & CEO, vice presidents of policy, community investments, and marketing and the community relations director, communications director and other staff as needed.

By 2016, LWC will raise its fund raising capacity to meet a target of $1M per year by diversifying funding sources with an eye toward multi-year funding arrangements. In 2011, LWC raised over $235,000 from new sources and $390,000 of in-kind contributions. LiveWell Colorado’s 2012 budget is $12M.

LWC’s fund development plan will be available for review for purposes of submitting a proposal by contacting contact@livewellcolorado.org and requesting the “LiveWell Colorado Fund Development Plan 2012-2016.”

By Friday, February 10, 2012, please submit a cover letter, business brochure, and qualification information to: Development Contractor, LiveWell Colorado, 1490 Lafayette Street #404, Denver, CO 80218 or to contact@livewellcolorado.org

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Request for Proposal

Evaluation Contractor
LiveWell Colorado is seeking proposals from experienced evaluation contractors to lead the evaluation of LiveWell Colorado's strategic efforts and its contribution to creating a collective impact on the promotion of healthy eating and active living and prevention of obesity in Colorado. The anticipated timeframe is February 15 to December 31, 2012, with the option to renew. Proposals should be submitted electronically to megganpickner@livewellcolorado.org  by noon on Friday, January 13, 2012. Download the full RFP here.

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