Board Policy and Constituent Liaison

Duties And Responsibilities Governance and Policy Analysis

• Prepares for and attends Board and committee meetings.
• Conducts thorough research on policy and action items prior to Board discussions.
• Liaises with RTD subject matter experts to review planned agenda topics and assess policy implications.
• Assists Board Directors by clarifying policy issues and coordinating follow‑up responses.
• Tracks progress on committee work plans and governance initiatives.
• Helps research, write, and prepare Board‑requested policy and governance Discussion and Action Items.

• Facilitates proactive and reactive communications between the Board and constituents.
• Oversees the Board’s primary public‑facing email inboxes and coordinates with staff subject‑matter experts and the Board Office Executive Manager on responses.
• Works under the direction of the Board Office Executive Manager to track and respond to Director requests for information.
• Assists Board Directors with scheduling, tracking, and preparing for virtual and in‑person outreach events, including securing supplies and making necessary purchases before an event.
• Supports the Board Office Executive Manager in managing the Citizens Advisory Committee, including preparing for meetings, facilitating meetings, tracking and responding to follow‑up requests, and conducting annual recruitment and application review for new CAC members.
• Liaises with RTD Community Engagement and Governmental Relations staff to ensure consistent and aligned messaging.
• Facilitates public engagement during Board meetings, including managing public comment sections and follow‑up.

• Supports the production of Board and committee meetings, including virtual and in‑person meetings, retreats, and study sessions.
• Coordinates administrative functions such as scheduling and overall event coordination for Director community‑based activities.

• All job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, political science, journalism, communications, business, liberal arts, engineering, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to attend routine evening and occasional weekend meetings as required.

• One (1) year of experience working with elected officials.
• Experience working within a transit or regional planning agency.
• Background in conducting research in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience drafting proposals or preparing materials for elected officials’ consideration.
• Familiarity with planning, urban studies, or transit‑related fields.
• Experience in public engagement, stakeholder relations, or communications.

• Strong understanding of policy analysis, public sector documentation, and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of public administration, organizational operations, and business logistics.
• Awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to handle complex governance situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability of working independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex governance structures with discretion and tact.
• Effective time management, prioritization, and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and arms to handle or reach.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be:
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