Community Engagement Specialist

Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department is seeking to hire a Community Engagement Specialist. Boulder County Parks & Open Space is seeking a liaison to build partnerships between our community and our department that increases equitable engagement and participation in a wide variety of the department’s work. The Community Engagement Specialist will advance our commitment that open space is for everyone, and that visitors, volunteers, and staff reflect our community. This position will work directly with community members, partners, and stakeholders to expand relationships that enhance the use and stewardship of open space. The position will also work with staff and leadership to achieve more equitable and inclusive projects, programs, and services.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $62,520.00 - $76,284.00 Annually 

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: April 8th
• First Round Interviews: April 16th
• Second Round Interviews: April 21st
• Reference Check: April 24th

New employees receive an80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. 

Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information. 

1. Assist the department in implementing the department’s Cultural Responsiveness & Inclusion Strategic Plan (CRISP) to increase underserved communities’ participation and equitable engagement with the department
2. Serve as a liaison to communities and organizations helping to foster and strategize effective relationships
3. Make connections and support department staff to co-create programs, and provide services, amenities, facilities, and resources that are inclusive, diverse, and equitable
4. Help create and pilot new models of engagement and partnerships to foster and sustain meaningful relationships and partnerships
5. Collaborate with other county departments and local agencies that serve underserved community groups
6. Working closely with our existing Community Engagement Specialist and Community Engagement Team to further the department’s work
7. Assist staff to create opportunities for connections with historically underserved communities which include but are not limited to volunteer roles, advisory boards, etc.
8. Co-manage the department’s arts programs, including public events, special projects, and the department’s Artist-in-Residence program
9. Drive participants to park settings
10. Perform related duties as required
11. May be reassigned in emergency situations

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 6 years of combined education and experience in community outreach, public administration, outdoor recreation, environmental studies, community organizing, volunteer management, or a related field. Additional related education may count towards required experience.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL:

• Candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment physical
• The programming and events this position will run are all outdoors on Parks & Open Space properties. That requires hiking up to 3-5 miles. It also means carrying a backpack full of first aid supplies and other items. When they are at events they will need to lift outreach tents, tables, chairs, etc. They will also need to lift gear boxes which include outdoor recreation equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
  1. Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Community outreach and organizing experience.

• Champions efforts to engage historically marginalized community groups in all aspects of the department’s work.

• Organizational skills and ability to track budget expenses.

• Ability to make public presentations and represent the department at community events.

• Experience with event coordination, creating and managing public events.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that include actively listening, emotional intelligence and an openness to co-creation and collaboration.

• Ability to work effectively with public, volunteers, and other employees and agencies.

• Skilled in identifying community assets and needs, building authentic relationships, and co-creation with diverse populations

• Able to foster safe, inclusive environments that promote respect, collaboration, and reciprocity with communities from diverse backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an applicant to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Work takes place in both an office setting and field setting with continuous interruptions and background noises. Must be able to work up to 4 hours outdoors, hiking open space trails. Frequent lifting up to 30 lbs. and carries up to 50 feet; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and motor vehicle; vision for reading, recording and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public.

Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $62,520 - $90,048