Office of Government and Community Engagement Assistant

Job Summary

The Office of Government and Community Engagement encourages applications for an Assistant! This role will support the organizational mission while working with both the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Public Policy and Advocacy and the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Local Government and Community Engagement. The Assistant will address a specific set of projects, spanning office management, local, state, and federal policy and community engagement.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Office of Government and Community Engagement (OGCE) supports the University of Colorado Boulder's work to build and maintain relationships and partnerships with local government and community organizations, and we partner with the CU System Office of Government Relations to advance state and federal public policy outcomes that align with the campus's strategic imperatives of shaping tomorrow’s leaders, being the top university for innovation, and impacting humanity positively.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Attend City Council meetings and prepare meeting summaries
• Support community engagement events
• Conduct research
• Provide additional support and additional duties as assigned

What You Should Know

This is a temporary, full-time position anticipated to last 3 months.

This position is in a hybrid work situation.
All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to comply with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement . New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can Offer

The hourly pay for this position is $20.00.

Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .

Be Statements
Be impactful. Be strategic. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Related experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with policy at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Experience working within Boulder Community Politics.

What You Will Need

• Strong writing skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Experience supporting with committee or counsel preparation.
• Drafting communication in regard to policy.
• Experience with CU policy or similar Higher Education policy experience.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by May 25, 2022, for consideration.


Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs .


Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources

Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu