Boards and Commissions Program Administrator I

Boards and Commissions Program Administrator

The Boards and Commissions Program Administrator is responsible for the administration and oversight of all City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions. This position will oversee the recruitment interviews appointments and training of Board addition you will oversee legislative review annual reporting and record management for all City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions. Additionally you will be responsible for aspect of the City Council agenda process including file creation content review and process improvements.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year and any furloughs subsequently approved.

As a Boards and Commissions Program Administrator you will:

• Serve as the primary point of contact related to administration and oversight of City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions
• Facilitate the recruitment interviews and onboarding of all new Board Members when vacancies occur or on an as needed basis
• Ensure volunteer engagement through annual appreciation event and distribution of Board Member materials and resources
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract a talented applicant pool for vacant positions
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to include Councilmembers Legislative Services Staff Department Heads City Attorneys Office staff liaisons and regional partners
• Create and provide training related to ethics Board member roles responsibilities and leadership to all new and existing Board Members on an ongoing basis
• Review the purpose and intent of each Boards legislation to ensure alignment with City Council and their Strategic Plan on an annual basis
• Review and suggest bylaw amendments for all City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions and draft associated legislation
• Coordinate and confirm completion of Annual Reports and Work Plans for all City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions
• Develop and oversee the records management for all City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions
• Serve as staff liaison to City Council Appointed Boards and Commissions as needed and administer creation of agendas meeting minutes and meeting materials. Current liaison assignments include Lodging and Auto Rental Tax Citizens Advisory Committee and Law Enforcement Transparency and Advisory Commission
• Support City Council agenda management process by reviewing content ensuring accuracy of agenda items suggesting and implementing process improvements
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on theCity of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related area of study

• One years of full-time professional experience in a related field

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

The following qualifications are not required but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants.

• Experience managing volunteers
• Experience with boards and commissions administration
• Experience with volunteer or board management software
• Experience in developing and implementing training
• Experience with complex program administration

Please contact for any questions about this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position area of assignment and specific job assignments including shift differential pay differential acting or lead special assignment hazard pay longevity cell phone allowance uniform allowance relocation awards standby call out compensatory time off tuition overtime extra duty incentive holiday premium proficiency and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1 H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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