Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
The Community: The City of Fort Collins sits nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains alongside the banks of the Cache La Poudre River. At 5,000 feet in elevation, residents enjoy a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. With 174,800 residents, Fort Collins is Colorado’s fourth-largest city and spans 57 square miles. With the 20 year growth projection, the City of Fort Collins is expected to reach 255,000 residents.
The first people who hunted in this region arrived approximately 11,000 years ago, and Northern Colorado remains an integral part of the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute Nations. European-American trappers and traders arrived by the early 1800s but rarely established permanent settlements. Gold and silver discoveries in the Colorado mountains in the mid-1800s and the prospect of land for farming and ranching attracted people from eastern cities and across the globe to the Colorado Territory, including what would become the town of Fort Collins; an agricultural colony that emerged from its founding days as a military fort. The expansion included the sugar beet industry's growth, which brought new residents whose descendants still live here today, including Mexican-American families from southern Colorado, New Mexico, and northern Mexico, as well as Germans from Russia. Since 1879, Fort Collins has been the home of the state’s land grant institution, Colorado State University, which currently enrolls 34,000 students. Along with the university, the city’s major high-tech and manufacturing companies and breweries attract new residents from all over the country and world. The community’s overall social diversity continues to grow.
There are abundant outdoor recreation opportunities available to the many residents who enjoy healthy lifestyles. The nearby Horsetooth Reservoir is a key attraction, as is the Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic Byway. The Downtown district provides many venues for live music, shopping, dining, and nightlife within the city. Fort Collins is widely considered the Craft Beer Capital of Colorado. The City has a strong appreciation for arts, culture, and entertainment. Various national organizations and magazines recognize Fort Collins as one of the best places to live in the nation.
The City’s long list of acknowledgements includes:
Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
SUMMARY:
The City of Fort Collins Environmental Services Department is seeking a part time bi-lingual (English and Spanish) program assistant to support air quality, climate, and waste reduction programs.
The Environmental Services Department works to equitably achieve the community’s environmental goals of improving indoor and outdoor air quality, zero waste by 2030, and carbon neutrality by 2050. The Environmental Services Department has committed to an equity for all, leading with race, approach to program development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that a community member’s race is not a predictor of outcomes.
This position’s primary assignment is to support the staff and teams as they develop, implement, maintain, or improve environmental justice/equity-focused programs. Specifically, this position will help the three teams manage language barriers as they develop relationships and build trust with community partners through various projects. Key duties include providing administrative support and communicating with community members, community consultants, volunteers, and staff in Spanish and English.
This position runs through September 2023 and is limited to 20-29 hours/week at a pay range of $21-23/hour with no benefits. There is a possibility of extension pending funding availability, performance considerations, and project load. Work is conducted year-round and is primarily indoors, but may be conducted outdoors on occasion. This role may seasonally include supporting direct engagement with the public on weeknights and weekends. For the remainder of the time, scheduling is more flexible. This position is based out of the Environmental Services office at 222 Laporte, and teleworking is an option. This position reports to the Lead Environmental Specialist on the Air Quality team within Environmental Services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
City Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
High school graduation or general education degree (GED), or related experience performing project coordination and administration.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to proficiently read, write, and verbally communicate in English and Spanish
Ability to write and correspond effectively and clearly through email.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
Mental alertness, ability to multi-task, and meet fixed deadlinesFull Time
$79k-104k (estimate)
03/17/2023
09/16/2023
fcgov.com
FORT COLLINS, CO
1,000 - 3,000
Private
WAYDE TROXELL
$200M - $500M
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