Temporary Research Assistant

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Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera serves as the second highest ranking elected or appointed official in the executive branch of the State of Colorado.  The Office of the Lt. Governor works closely with the Office of the Governor to ensure the effective implementation of the Polis-Primavera Administration’s priorities. The Office of the Lt. Governor leads a broad portfolio of programs, including Aerospace and Defense, the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and Disability Policy, the Office of eHealth Innovation, the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, and Serve Colorado.

Please note: We will begin the review of applications on 4/28 and continue until a finalist is identified.

Job Title: Temporary Research Assistant  – Lt. Governor Exhibit Project

Location: Office of the Lt. Governor, Colorado State Capitol

Duration: May 2025 – June 30, 2025

Compensation: $25/hour

Job Summary: 

Assist in creating a permanent exhibit at the Colorado State Capitol, highlighting all Lt. Governors of Colorado. The individual will be responsible for researching the Lt. Governors, ensuring accurate information, and sourcing high-quality images with proper permissions for inclusion in the exhibit.

Key job responsibilities: 

• Research: Conduct thorough research on each Lt. Governor of Colorado, ensuring accurate information regarding basic details like birth and death years, and years spent in office.

• Image Sourcing: Identify and obtain clear, high-quality images of each Lt. Governor, ensuring that all images have the appropriate permissions for use in a public exhibit.

• Information Verification: Verify and confirm the correct spelling of names, birth and death dates, and other biographical details.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the project manager and other stakeholders in the Office of the Lt. Governor to ensure the content aligns with the vision for the exhibit.

• Documentation: Maintain organized records of sources, image permissions, and relevant research findings.

• Display Planning: Prepare physical display layout, estimate budget for the project, gather materials and supplies, coordinate with required organizations to approve display, and present final plans for display. 

Term:

• The term of this assignment shall begin on May 1 and shall continue until no later than June 30. Either party may terminate this assignment for any reason.

Requested experience

• Current graduate student or an individual who has completed a graduate degree with a focus in History, or a related field, with strong research skills. Archival research experience preferred.

• Experience in sourcing and obtaining permissions for images or media.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed. 

To Apply:

Not Eligible for Medical Benefits

• Non-permanent temporary employees are ineligible for all State of Colorado Benefits except forCSEAP benefits and PERA retirement employer contributions

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. 

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.  If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at gov_hr@state.co.us.

Salary : $25