Jobs: most of us have a love-hate relationship with them. If you lean considerably more toward the “hate” side, though, maybe it’s time to start sniffing around. Luckily for you, we’ve curated our own list of the top places to work in the Denver/Boulder area, and there’s a great fit for everyone from techies to creatives.
Craftsy – 999 18th St. #240, Denver
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Craftsy isn’t your typical startup. Beginning as a new platform for online instruction, Craftsy transformed into a mecca for online classes in sewing, quilting, cake decorating, cooking, photography, gardening, knitting, jewelry-making, and more. With “craft-a-long” employee craft sessions, office snacks and lunches, fitness incentives, solid benefits, and an annual 4-player Pacman tournament (we don’t know how that works either, but we’re interested), Craftsy is a great place to get paid to be creative and innovative all day long.
iTriage – 1500 Wynkoop St., Denver
Photo: Facebook
iTriage, a healthcare app that manages conditions and care providers, is the product of a company that nurtures a casual startup culture, complete with beer, ping pong, Monday breakfasts, Friday lunches, and an onsite gym. As an employee, you’ll also get an RTD eco pass, a volunteer day every quarter, and a $200 credit toward an iPhone or Android, plus paid time off, health benefits, and a 401k package.
LIVE Urban Real Estate – 3627 W 32nd Ave., Denver
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Ranked the #1 small business workplace by the Denver Post for 2015, LIVE Urban Real Estate is a locally owned and operated company full of Denver enthusiasts. The environmentally-friendly office runs on Windsource energy, offers “generous commission splits and low office fees,” and flaunts a positive work culture.
LogRhythm – 4780 Pearl E Circle, Boulder
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Self-described as a “grown-up startup,” LogRhythm is a security and intelligence company headquartered in Boulder with operations worldwide. Perks of fighting cybercrime as one of LogRhythm’s “real-world superheroes” include Free Food Fridays, foosball tables, competitive benefits, a “coveted indoor bike rack,” and, of course, the beautiful surroundings of Boulder.
Avery Brewing Company – 4910 Nautilus Court., Boulder
Photo: averybrewing.com/employment
Just look at that beautiful, beer-filled building. Don’t you want to show up there to work every day? Avery Brewing Company employs everyone from engineers to kitchen staff, and their Brew Crew seems like a fun, close-knit bunch to spend your work days with. Between the beer, tours, and food, we’re sure there’s never a dull moment at work.
Physician Health Partners – 1125 17th St. #1000, Denver
Photo: denverpost.com
Located in the heart of Downtown Denver, Physician Health Partners provides financial assistance for tuition, adoption, and RTD eco passes, in addition to paid time off and health insurance. Plus, the camaraderie-driven medical office keeps work life interesting with a PHIL team, which promotes philanthropic work, and a MOJO team, which organizes social events and outings for employees throughout the year.
GutCheck – 633 17th St. #1300, Denver
Photo: gutcheckit.com/careers
You gotta love a company that boasts its “GASI” (give-a-shit-index) culture. Named among the “perkiest” companies in Colorado by ColoradoBiz, this Downtown Denver market research firm provides employees with free parking, new computers, food, and a fun environment with an open office space.
You deserve to be happy at work, Denver. Nobody’s going to land you that dream job but yourself, so get out there and make it happen!
