State of Colorado
THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION (9 MONTHS) – PAYING $18.00-19.00 PER HOUR
The successful applicant will be expected to work 20 hours per week.
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
Just about every day the work we do at the DNR touches your life in some way. When you camp in a state park, enjoy a cold drink of water or spot a bighorn sheep on a canyon drive, these are some of the treasured resources we manage for the benefit of all Coloradans.
It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.
Our diverse agencies work together to meet the recreational and resource needs of the public. POSITION SUMMARY:
This Legislative and Budget Intern position works in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director’s Office to assist the Chief Financial Officer, Director of Legislative Affairs, and the Budget Director. The position assists on tracking legislation, monitoring legislative committees, supporting logistics for stakeholder engagement, developing talking points, and tracking reporting requirements. The position will learn about the State legislative and budget process. Opportunities to job shadow DNR employees and to attend board meetings, legislative hearings, and site visits will be provided.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:
Legislation Tracking & Monitoring:
Track legislation that has policy and/or fiscal impacts for Department of Natural Resources;
Monitor and attend legislative committees, documenting committee discussion and actions on bills of interest to the Department Policy Research & Communications Support:
Conduct policy research on a wide variety of natural resources issues, including performing research and helping to write reports, briefings and studies on policy issues for both internal and external distribution;
Develop issue briefs, talking points, fact sheets, and other communications regarding budget and legislative items/issues;
Support the Department’s SMART Act hearing presentation development
Gather information in response to legislator and/or legislative staff questions Logistics – Administrative Support for Meetings & Stakeholder Engagement:
Support Department’s stakeholder engagement for legislative issues, including tracking stakeholder requests and comments;
Help manage logistics for testimony, including preparing draft scripts for staff Funding & Budget Tracking & Other Duties:
Assist with reconciliation of legislative funding decisions and program budgets;
Support reporting requirements for the Department’s Wildly Important Goals
Other special projects as assigned.
Experience Only:
Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, college or university seeking an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree OR have completed at least one semester of community college, college or university.
OR
Education and Experience:
At least one year of experience in managing meeting logistics, administrative duties such as keeping spreadsheets and taking meeting minutes, writing clear communications or talking points for public audiences, or other experience closely related to the job duties.
Required Competencies:
Experience using Google Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Suite
Attention to detail for logistics and planning purposes
Analytical and critical thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy of written content
Demonstrated ability to gather, research and compile information
Experience managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
Basic knowledge of natural resources issues in Colorado
Basic knowledge of state government and legislative processes
Familiarity with Google spreadsheets or Excel spreadsheets (data management)
Work Arrangements:
This is a Remote/Hybrid position – Work can be performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street – Denver, CO two to three times per week as well as other locations throughout the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. A free RTD Eco Pass is provided.
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, [email protected]
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
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