CPW Community Engagement Specialist Administrator II (Cherry Creek State Park) Denver, CO

• Medical and Dental plans
• Strong flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pre-tax 401K and 457 plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellness programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• 10 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
• Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position oversees the annual development implementation and coordination of the Education Outreach and Volunteer programs at Cherry Creek State Park. The position regularly makes operational decisions within the defined boundaries of their programs in accordance with agency policies park guidelines and best practices established by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Education Partnership and Volunteer statewide section. Position regularly interacts with park visitors the neighboring community and the general public by providing education and interpretive programming in support of Colorado Parks and Wildlifes mission of encouraging environmental and cultural resource stewardship. This position will also support programs involving responsible wildlife viewing safe outdoor recreation and ethical hunting and angling.

Interpretation and Education Program Management:

This position is responsible for developing implementing and managing interpretive and educational programs playing a vital role in engaging visitors and fostering stewardship of natural and cultural resources.Develops implements and coordinates educational and interpretive programming for all ages with a focus on promoting environmental and cultural resource stewardship guided by an understanding of the areas natural and cultural significance and heritage. Creates and/or supports opportunities for building responsible outdoor recreation hunting and angling skills. Develops programs for school children of all ages that support classroom learning and educational objectives. Recruits presenters from partner organizations and local state and federal government agencies. Promotes education and interpretation programming offsite by presenting at schools community events or centers relevant professional conferences or with other partner organizations. Maintains updates and works with the Interpretive Signs and Exhibits Coordinator to develop educational displays exhibits signs or other self-guided materials. Incorporates Leave No Trace (LNT) principles into programming and signage to ensure LNT Gold Standard site compliance. Supervises temporary education/interpretation staff and volunteers. Assists with annual statewide temporary employee interpretive training. Attends the annual interpretation and education program supervisor training or other related continuing education opportunities.

This position is responsible for managing the parks volunteer program ensuring it supports conservation efforts enhances visitor experiences and fosters community engagement. The role involves recruiting training scheduling and supervising park volunteers ensuring they are well-prepared to support interpretive educational and outreach programs as well as special events and park operations. Volunteer opportunities range from one-time project-specific roles to ongoing and on-site resident positions.

This position is responsible for leading retention efforts and coordinating hiring and training with section supervisors and ensuring that volunteer hours are accurately recorded in agency systems.

The role involves developing and expanding volunteer opportunities to enhance park programs providing educational sessions to increase volunteer knowledge and coordinating volunteer recognition events including organizing the venue meals awards invitations agendas and other event details.

This position works with the Statewide and Northeast Region Volunteer Coordinators to ensure alignment with broader objectives. Additionally ensuring volunteers comply with the policies outlined in the volunteer manual and park policies including uniform requirements safety protocols and job duties.

This position is responsible for coordinating outreach efforts and partnerships to support Colorado Parks and Wildlifes mission and park directives while also enhancing community engagement. The role includes managing the parks website and social media accounts such as Facebook in line with state and agency policies to communicate programs and events operational updates and visitor information. The employee works closely with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Branding and Communications section to create marketing content and promotional materials for the park ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in messaging.

This position organizes and oversees the parks major events handling logistics safety plans presenter recruitment sponsorships and overall event operations.. The role also supports regional outreach events and engages with the general public at local community events to promote the park and park programs recruit volunteers and sponsors.

Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in general Office/Clerical Support Administrative Assistant Experience Customer & Public Service Financial/Procurement Support Document & Information Management Coordination/Project Support retail management volunteer management environmental education.

OR

Class Code: ADMINISTRATOR
Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience is considered.
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word PowerPoint Adobe Excel Google suite and virtual networking.
• Ability to work in a team excellent communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized work independently and adapt to a fast-changing landscape.
• Professional knowledge of social media platforms

• Organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong multi tasking and prioritization skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Volunteer management.
• Environmental education program management.

• Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating a State vehicle.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state of Colorado drivers license if operating State vehicles
• Driving and Criminal background checks required
• Regular work hours may start before 7 AM and extend past 6 PM.
• Weekends holidays and shift work required
• Travel for training and/or other park operational needs as needed
• Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
• May be required to travel for trainings meetings and other job specific needs this could include overnight travel.
• Pursuant to theDNR-120 Fleet and Driving Standards Administrative Directive any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

  To be compliant with the new fleet vehicle policy Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) will be pulled for review for workers who:

  • Have an assigned State fleet vehicle

  • Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position

  • Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

• All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

• Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

• Resumes cover letters and other attachments arenot considered as part of initial reviews thereforeit is important to document in your application your education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

• Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content writing ability spelling grammar and effective communication.

• This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

• This recruitment may be used to fill more than one vacancy at this level and reporting location.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.