Public Engagement Assistant (Education)

The hourly, temporary (Mid-May through Mid-August, depending on availability) Public Engagement Intern (PEI) will complete a variety of seasonal support tasks to assist the Public Engagement Team with both office and field duties during the busy, summer season.  These duties will include initiatives to enhance educational programming, volunteer services, communications, equity and inclusion efforts, and community outreach within the Public Engagement Team of Natural Areas. The PEI may also complete shadow opportunities with other branches of the Natural Areas Department including, Resource Management, Planning, Rangers, and Trails and Visitor Amenities, depending on interest and capacity.  This position will have the opportunity to be a part of a larger internship cohort for the City of Fort Collins which may offer additional professional development.  These opportunities will be designed to introduce the intern to the wide variety of career opportunities that can be found within the natural resources field at a local governmental agency. This position is 25% in the office, 75% in the field.

This internship will work in the field with Boys and Girls club and other outreach education activities offering direct support, teaching assistance, and packing/logistical planning. This position will also work Saturday and evening events where tabling or other educational activities are offered.  Duties may include handing out written communications, sharing educational artifacts with the public, or providing safety, regulatory, or factual information about natural areas to attendees.

This position will work a Tuesday through Saturday schedule with some evening and weekend work required.  Spanish language skills recommended but not required.

Apply Here: https://fcgov.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/12/home/requisition/8281?c=fcgov&sq=req8281