Accessibility and Workforce Development Intern – Colorado

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Agency

Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)

Location

Denver, Colorado

Job Category

Internships

Salary

$15 per hour

Start Date

01/02/2023

Last Date to Apply

12/04/2022

Website

https://cpw.state.co.us

Description

CPW’s Youth Internship Program (YIP) employs and develops the next generation of Natural Resource Professionals and recruits new, diverse talent into the CPW workforce. We accept people of all ages who are in the early stages of their career path or career transition.

YIP is unique in that it’s not just a job… It is designed for career exploration, mentorship,
and skills development. While you’ll have some primary job responsibilities, we want you
to go out and explore! Depending on your interests this might include shadowing
biologists, going on ride-alongs with Park Rangers and Wildlife Officers, visiting fish
hatcheries, helping at education and outreach events, assisting with trail or restoration
projects, and more. This is a great opportunity for someone who knows they are
interested in a Natural Resources career but wants to learn more about different options.

This position will support Workforce Development and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility through administrative tasks, event coordination, staff training, data analysis, and communications. We are striving to make the outdoors and Natural Resources careers accessible to all. This is primarily an office job, but you will have ample opportunities to get out in the field and explore different Natural Resources career paths.

The internship will be customized based on the intern’s goals, skill sets, and interests.
In general, this position will support three main purposes: (1) Improve accessibility for people with disabilities, (2) Strengthen our internship program, and (3) Build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

FULL POSITION DETAILS: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cA2Y92kz-qRJDQMwdwL0AhpoK5tfsEgd/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110913195271223658595&rtpof=true&sd=true

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
– Good attention to detail
– Outstanding organizational skills
– Excellent written communication skills
– Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
– Self-motivated and able to balance multiple responsibilities while working independently
– Willingness to engage with people with diverse racial, ethnic, gender identity, ability, political, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
– An interest in learning about the ADA and accessibility. People with disabilities or people engaged with the disability community are encouraged to apply.
– Passion for natural resources, conservation, the environment, equity in the outdoors, and/or similar areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Experience doing data entry and analysis
– Skilled in using Excel and/or Google Sheets
– Background in environmental education, training facilitation, administrative assistance, event coordination, customer service, and/or communications.

HOW TO APPLY:
Send your resume and cover letter to shalana.gray@state.co.us by December 4th. We welcome lived, educational, and work experiences. Your cover letter should include:
– Why are you interested in this specific position?
– How does this position fit in with your long-term goals?
– What makes you a unique fit beyond what we can see in your resume?

Contact Person

Shalana Gray

Contact Phone

7206026422

Contact eMail

shalana.gray@state.co.us

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