Colorado Department of Revenue · 1 month ago
TEMPORARY Policy and Planning Associate – Hybrid
The Colorado Department of Revenue 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 meeting planning, analyzing public feedback, supporting surveys, and conducting research related to community engagement and natural resources.
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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
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
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.