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City of Fort Collins · 21 hours ago

Intern- Public Engagement- Education

Fort Collins, CO

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $20/hr

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Public Engagement Intern to assist the Public Engagement Team during the busy summer season. The intern will engage in various educational programming, volunteer services, and community outreach activities, while also shadowing other branches within the Natural Areas Department.

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Responsibilities

Create and implement educational activities and lesson plans that reflect a variety of program delivery models

Conducts public education and outreach to diverse audiences

Works with members of the Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) or marginalized communities to build trust-based relationships

Plans and leads activities for diverse audiences including presentations, events, workshops, classes, and business outreach

Provides support and advice on community engagement techniques that lead to the successful implementation of processes, projects or programs

Meets deadlines and uses time, materials, and resources efficiently and cost-effectively

Attends and contributes to various staff meetings

Is an ambassador for the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department by communicating the City’s goals, management philosophies, and key messages

Uses appropriate safety practices and adheres to dress code

Maintains equipment and inventory and prepares supplies for activities

Drive a 14-passenger bus to and from activities to shuttle attendees

Qualification

Curriculum developmentPublic speakingCommunity outreachEducational programmingVolunteer managementBilingual (Spanish)Customer serviceDriving skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkAdaptabilityEffective communicationTime management

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of educational learning styles and communication techniques that are audience appropriate

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, including forming instructional objectives and selecting appropriate materials

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Effective public speaking skills

Capable of working as a member of a team, as well as independently

Knowledge of principles of heritage and natural resource interpretation, and public outreach

Ability to deal with stressful situations and deadlines

Ability to interact with members of City staff, other agencies, and general public including working effectively with youth

Able to learn publishing, graphics, web page editing, Excel, presentation, social networking, and word processing software

Excellent customer service, presentation, communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive internal and external relationships

Ability to work with volunteers, use volunteer management software, manage groups, communicate effectively, and accept and give feedback

Ability to assist with evaluating public engagement activities and learners including quality and outcome-based metrics

Ability to drive vans that hold up to 14 people

Valid Colorado driver's license is required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in environmental science, education, natural resources, or related field preferred

Knowledge of a second language other than English preferred

Certified Interpretive Guide or Trainer (National Association for Interpretation), and Environmental Educator certification (Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education) preferred but not required