State of Colorado · 1 month ago
TEMPORARY Policy and Planning Associate – Hybrid.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$26/hr - $26/hrThe State of Colorado is seeking a temporary Policy and Planning Associate to support the development of parks, wildlife, and outdoor recreation policies and plans. This role involves assisting with public and internal meeting planning, analyzing public feedback, and conducting research related to community engagement and natural resources.
EducationMuseums and Historical SitesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assisting with both public and internal meeting planning and logistics, including taking meeting minutes
Analyzing and summarizing public feedback, survey results and, comment forms
Supporting visitor use and experience surveys at state parks; including overnight travel to state parks across the state
Administrative tasks, Zoom support and other day-to-day tasks to support public involvement, policy and planning activities, and internal staff processes
Conducting internet research, drafting and editing documents, memos, or presentations related to a wide variety of park, wildlife, outdoor recreation, natural resource and/or community engagement issues. Preparing and modifying information for a wide variety of stakeholder audiences
Supporting agency staff in data collection, entry, and analysis efforts. Data collection may take place in the field or online
Position may require occasional overnight travel
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Environmental Science/Studies, Communications, Community Engagement, Parks Administration, Natural Resource Policy, Conservation Leadership, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Resources, Wildlife/Biology or a related field
Experience and interest in parks, wildlife, outdoor recreation and/or community engagement professions
Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Suites and internet research
Well organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to multi-task effectively
Possess an overall positive attitude
Preferred
Experience in community engagement/outreach efforts
Strong interpersonal skills
Willingness and desire to learn
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn various web applications and digital tools
Strong time-management skills and the ability to balance multiple projects at once
Demonstrates passion and interest in related subject areas
Experience in data collection and analysis
Experience conducting research and summarizing it into easy-to-read reports
Company
State of Colorado
Serve the needs of the State of Colorado through a number of subdivisions.
Founded in 1876
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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