TEMPORARY Policy and Planning Associate – Hybrid

TEMPORARY Policy and Planning Associate – Hybrid

Department: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week at 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Term: Temporary, up to 9 months

Employee Start: 3/01/2026 through 11/30/2025 (start date negotiable)

The mission of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources is to develop, preserve, and enhance the state's natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of current and future citizens and visitors. In an effort to build diversity and inclusion we welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Designated Position: Policy and Planning Associate

Job Overview: Our Policy and Planning section supports development of parks, wildlife, and outdoor recreation policies and plans. This temporary, entry‑level position is full‑time (40 hrs/week) for up to nine months.

Primary

Duties Include:

• Assisting with 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 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 and preparing information for stakeholder audiences.
• Supporting agency staff in data collection, entry, and analysis efforts (field or online). Position may require occasional overnight travel.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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 with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, multi‑task effectively, and possess a positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 ability to balance multiple projects.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Compliance with the DNR‑120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive; must maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State‑owned vehicle.
• Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for workers who have an assigned State fleet vehicle, are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position, or utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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.

ADA Accommodation: Any person with a disability may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request. To request an accommodation, contact dnr_ at least five business days before required…