City of Fort Collins · 13 hours ago
Coordinator, Project Management (Graduate Management Assistant)
Fort Collins, CO
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$55K/yr - $55K/yrThe City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer seeking a Coordinator for Project Management as a Graduate Management Assistant. This role provides future municipal leaders an opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals and contribute to strategy and policy development in a full-service city.
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Responsibilities
Participate in the City’s bi-annual Budgeting for Outcomes process as part of the Budget Lead Team or in Strategic Plan development based on annual cycle
Assist the City Manager’s Office in researching high-level issues of concern as they arise
Participate as a member of the City Manager’s Office’s policy team, attending monthly meetings and serving in a support role for the City’s Legislative Review Committee and legislative advocacy efforts at both the state and federal levels
Perform entry level program analysis, comparative study and research, and statistical analysis of research data. Report findings of research and analysis to the City Manager or other executive staff and elected officials in writing and in person
Assist with and/or manage special projects assigned by various Service Areas by providing research support and preparing Council materials as a part of cross-departmental project teams of interest. Assist with the City’s Performance Excellence Program
Attend weekly City Council meetings and facilitate zoom technology and public participation during public comment
Attend weekly Executive Leadership Team meetings and take notes, facilitate remote technology if necessary, and send out minutes
Attend meetings on behalf of or alongside executive managers
Plan and coordinate various meetings
Attend skill and knowledge development events and/or conferences
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have completed or substantially completed coursework toward a Master of Public Administration or closely related degree by June 2026
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
Knowledge of principles, methods and practices of public administration, municipal finance, budgeting, research techniques, communication, planning, or other closely associated disciplines
Communicate clearly and effectively in the English language by phone, in person one-to-one and in group settings
Produce written documents, including email, in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar
Learn job-related material primarily through reading, oral instruction, and observation which takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting
Perform arithmetic calculations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, using percentages, averages and statistics) rapidly and accurately
Work cooperatively with other City employees, elected officials, agents or other governmental entities and the general public
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously at times
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Paid vacation, paid holidays, and sick
Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Wellness program, workout facilities
Employee/family onsite health clinic
Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
Collaborative work environment
Company
City of Fort Collins
City of Fort Collins is a government website that provides information about the city.
Founded in 1864
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Carolyn Koontz
EA to the CFO, City of Fort Collins
M. Travis Storin, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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