STEAM Ready Apprenticeship Program

We are looking for socially-minded leaders who can commit to successfully completing one or more STEAM-oriented camps with us. In return, we will provide placement with SparqU or one of its collaborative partners.

You will get the opportunity to:

  • Be a part of our network of entrepreneurs, public, and private leaders.

  • Bring your authentic skills, talents, and experience toward social impact.

  • Deepen your own knowledge of core business and digital skills.

  • Continue your own personal and professional development as you manage various projects

Why SparqU?

SparqU is a collective of like-minded entrepreneurs who want to achieve their goals together. It is not bound by an office space or any one location, but it is more of an agreement that it is better to get stuff done together rather than by yourself. We believe that we all have capital, so however we pay it forward or give it back, it will come back to us in some form or another.

Our format does not lean on traditional classroom lectures and readings, or traditional teaching methods. Rather, SparqU provides an immersive entrepreneurial experience where enthusiastic facilitators are part mentor and part “accountability partner’. They are responsible for providing guidance, evaluation, and support for participants throughout the program.

You will be mentored to become business concierges planted throughout the city in your respective community. Your connections could be instrumental in fulfilling community needs. Examples include: providing introductions, training, reserving tours or venues, scheduling speakers or events, etc..

What does this apprenticeship entail?

  • SparqU apprentices will receive work-based learning experiences 10-38 hours/week for an agreed amount of weeks (min. 12 weeks).

  • You will primarily work remotely.

  • Through Colorado Workforce Center Services, you will be paid an initial wage of $18/hr. which can increase $2/hr. every time you complete a certification.

  • SparqU apprentices will receive certification training relevant to their position during their apprenticeship. This training will be scheduled around their work schedule.

Positions Available

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR

Duties & Responsibilities: This involves assisting our facilitators with basic tasks related to the day-to-day operations including customer service communications online and over the phone, data entry, and business systems operation. There is a high use of the following software: Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and CRMs like Mailchimp, & Eventbrite. Other tasks may include printing/assembling course materials, handling incoming and outgoing emails and texts, and providing basic support for office organization and upkeep.

Additional Qualifications: Experience with spreadsheet or Quickbooks software desired.

EVENT PLANNER

Duties & Responsibilities: This position supports the team in all aspects of event planning and programming. Tasks such as collecting contact information; Organizing & Managing CRM database development and entries; Coordinating outreach and follow-up with event participants, vendors, and media contacts, assisting with on-the-ground event operations, working closely with the Digital Marketer on marketing materials, assisting with venue and speaker research; Helping with logistics and setting up of events. Handling attendee intake. Prepping the audience for events; Sending out invitations to leads; Food Menu planning; Ticket selling and distribution; Sponsorship development.

Additional Qualifications: Past experience with creating or organizing events preferred.

DIGITAL STORYTELLER

Duties & Responsibilities: This position involves providing hands-on audio/visual support to improve social media presence for the collaborative partners and their participants. They must have the ability to create video, photo, and social media presentations to market our programs and events. This includes organizing digital marketing files, story editing, etc.  Assisting with script development and facilitation may be available, depending on prior experience and comfort level with narrative work. May also include assisting with basic technical and post-production tasks, such as video editing; compression/file exporting & transferring. On-premises marketing is necessary for taking photos at events and posting events on twitter and Instagram.

Additional Qualifications: You must be able to use LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

DIGITAL MARKETER

Duties & Responsibilities: The Digital Marketer manages the social media for all events and programming which includes designing and branding digital marketing campaigns, social media posts, advertisements, brochures, and posters. These items must be utilized in both a digital and traditional paper format. 

Additional Qualifications: Experience with graphic design and/or website design required. HTML coding / programming a plus. Experience with graphic design software and/or web design software like Canva, Illustrator, HootSuite & Squarespace desired.

SALES PROMOTER

Duties & Responsibilities: Generate lead flow and sales funnel for registration to any of the events and training programs supported by SparqU. Accommodate the needs of past, present, and future clients while promoting our sales and marketing programs:

  • Provide excellent service by fulfilling the needs of every customer.

  • Maintain standards of lead collection and package sales, as well as other assigned sales or marketing promotions.

  • Display positive, courteous and respectful behavior towards the company, fellow associates, our customers and business partners.

  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

  • Use only company-approved collateral material and documents..

Additional Qualifications: Familiarity with Salesforce, CRM or other lead generation and retention software platforms desired.