Board Policy and Constituent Liaison

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The Board Policy and Constituent Liaison supports RTD’s Board of Directors by conducting in-depth policy research, facilitating constituent engagement, and coordinating key public-facing administrative functions. This role serves as a bridge between the Board, RTD staff, and the public, ensuring that Board members are well-prepared with comprehensive background materials for Board member agenda items, governance initiatives are effectively tracked, and constituents are engaged in a timely, complete, and professional manner.

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.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communications

• 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. This includes securing appropriate supplies and making necessary purchases in advance of 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.

Board Development and Administrative Coordination

• 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.

Other:

All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• 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 (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to attend routine evening and occasional weekend meetings as required.

Preferred

• 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.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of policy analysis, public sector documentation, and legislative processes.
• Knowledge…