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Dear TRIO Family,

I founded TRIO Job List in November 2021 with a desire to connect driven, qualified professionals with meaningful career opportunities in TRIO programs. As a Director of Upward Bound Math and Science, it was a challenge to find program staff who were familiar with TRIO programs and had backgrounds that matched our positions. 

I set out to create a resource where candidates could look for open TRIO positions across the country in one simple step, quickly identify open positions by program-type, and see those positions physically represented on a map. The TRIO family is a treasure and TRIO careers are as impactful for our professionals as for our students! I wanted to share these opportunities with everyone! 

After five years, TRIO Job List has posted close to 5,000 positions and the job map has nearly 300,000 views. As TRIO Job List has grown and evolved in the last five years, so have my professional and personal life - I'm now an Associate Dean, still overseeing a TRIO SSS program, and I'm father to four boys and growing our family's farm outside of work.

Now TRIO Job List is starting a new chapter with new leadership that will drive the service to new heights! I am so excited to pass the baton to a beloved friend, colleague, and consultant in the TRIO Family - Elizabeth "Lisa" Retamozo - and her team at NOSOTROS Education Center. Under Lisa's leadership, TRIO Job List will continue to serve the same community and mission since its founding - connecting professionals with meaningful career opportunities in TRIO programs.

To use TRIO Job List to post your open positions, and to search for your own future career moves, just visit triojoblist.com. I'm confident TRIO Job List will continue to thrive and offer an even higher level of service with Lisa and NEC.

I have such heartfelt appreciation for everyone who has supported the development of TRIO Job List by posting open positions and using the tools to find opportunities! 

TRIO works!

Kurtis Griess

Founder, TRIO Job List

Dear TRIO Community,

I am delighted to share some exciting news! TRIO Job List has a new home with NOSOTROS Education Center (NEC)!

First, I want to express my sincere appreciation to Kurtis Griess, not only for creating such a valuable resource for TRIO professionals across the country, but also for trusting the NEC team and me to continue what he has worked so hard to build.

When Kurtis first approached me about the possibility of taking over TRIO Job List, I was both surprised and excited! Having known Kurtis for years and followed TRIO Job List's growth, I immediately recognized what a wonderful opportunity this would be for NEC to continue supporting the TRIO community in a new and meaningful way.

For more than 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with TRIO programs and professionals across the country. Throughout those years, one thing has remained constant: The success of our programs depends so much on the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to create opportunities for the students we serve.

We all know how challenging it can be to recruit and retain qualified staff, particularly those who understand TRIO programs, their unique requirements, and the important work we do every day. Kurtis recognized that challenge and did something about it. He created a resource that makes it easier for programs to connect with qualified professionals and for individuals to discover meaningful career opportunities. And what an accomplishment! Nearly 5,000 positions posted and close to 300,000 views of the job map since its creation!

As NEC begins this new chapter, our first priority is to preserve what Kurtis has built and continue what works. TRIO Job List will remain a resource for programs to advertise employment opportunities and for professionals to explore career opportunities throughout the country.

At the same time, we are excited about the possibilities ahead! Over time, we hope to expand the reach and visibility of TRIO Job List, introduce additional features and opportunities, and find new ways to support both employers and professionals in the TRIO community.  Most importantly, we want TRIO Job List to continue being a resource that is accessible, useful, and responsive to the needs of those it serves.

To everyone who has supported TRIO Job List over the years by posting positions, searching for opportunities, or sharing the website with colleagues, thank you! We hope you will continue to support it as we begin this next chapter together.

And to Kurtis, thank you again for your friendship, your confidence in me and NEC, and especially for giving us the opportunity to carry forward something that means so much to you. I know how much time, energy, and heart you have invested in TRIO Job List, and I want you to know that we intend to take good care of it!

Please visit www.triojoblist.com, explore the opportunities available, and help us spread the word.

On behalf of the entire NEC team, we are thrilled to welcome TRIO Job List and look forward to all that lies ahead!

TRIO works!

Elizabeth "Lisa" Retamozo, MBA
Founder & CEO, NOSOTROS Education Center
www.nosotrosedu.org