MENV Environmental and Natural Resources Specialization GSA

Submit your application by emailing your current resume AND responses to the questions below to gregor.macgregor@colorado.edu no later than April 12, 2024.

The MENV Environmental and Natural Resources Specialization GSA will report to ENRP Specialization Lead, Gregor MacGregor. Please reach out directly to Gregor with any questions about this position and application process.

Application Question (500 words)

1. Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?
2. Do you have experience with social media platforms? If so, please explain.
3. Do you have a valid driver’s license and car? (Not mandatory, but position may require use of a vehicle if applicable.)
4. Would you be interested in taking on the MENV Deputy Director role in the Acequia Project? (Not required.)
5. Which ENRP and MENV events have you attended?
6. If hired, what would your priorities be as the ENRP GSA? Feel free to include any events you are interested in organizing or continuing, limiting your response to 500 words.

Key Responsibilities:

The MENV Program is currently seeking a dynamic self-starter with relevant professional  experience and excellent interpersonal skills to help support the Environmental and Natural Resources Policy (ENRP) Specialization. The ENRP Graduate Student Assistant will provide general support for the specialization, and will be directly supervised by the MENV Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Specialization Lead.

This position will assist with the administration of the specialization by providing support to the ENRP Specialization Lead. The position will build and maintain relationships with current students, prospective students, faculty, alumni, staff, and community partners through direct involvement in activities and developing communications. In addition, the ENRP Graduate Student Assistant will work with the Specialization Lead to plan events, including field trips, workshops, and other professional opportunities for the ENRP Specialization. The position also includes the optional opportunity to Deputy Direct the Acequia Assistance Project.

The position sits within the Masters of the Environment (MENV) Graduate Program, which is administered by the Environmental Studies Program at CU Boulder.

Specialization and Program Support

• Research elective offerings at CU Boulder and CU Denver that are appropriate for MENV ENRP students. Engage with relevant departments, as necessary
• Compile, organize, analyze, and track specialization data and metrics as needed
• Coordinate scheduling of specialization meetings, reserving space, and take notes as needed
• Assist with the coordination of specialization events for the ENRP Specialization
• Attend and assist with internal and external MENV events as a representative of the MENV program
• Provide general office support, including assisting with printing, copying, mailing, event planning, etc.

Communications

• Provide specialization specific content for MENV communications, as needed
• Respond to email and phone inquiries regarding general program or ENRP Specialization specific questions from prospective, new, and existing students
• Assist with providing content for social media platforms, as requested
• Work closely with other MENV staff, including MENV Recruitment & Outreach Specialist and Employer & Alumni Engagement Manager

Recruitment & Outreach

• Coordinate scheduling, travel, and other logistics for specialization field visits, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, recruitment and networking events, off-campus meet-ups, etc.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of community events, such as a specialization film night – for either the program or Specialization
• Liaise with community partners at MENV events
• Act as ambassador of MENV program on and off campus
• Assist with the creation of information packets for prospective students
• Meet with prospective students as necessary
• Assist with the coordination of events for prospective students
• Attend all information session, open houses, and admitted student events

In addition, the ENRP Graduate Student Assistant will also be encouraged to propose a project to work on throughout the spring semester. This project would be linked to the environmental policy sector, and would be related to the individual’s interests and career path. For instance, a MENV Graduate Student Assistant coordinated our sponsorship and involvement with the Colorado Environmental Film Festival, including the organization of a “caravan” event held in downtown Boulder.

There will be some evening and weekend work, as well as occasional in-state travel.

What we can offer:

The hourly wage for this position starts at $20/hour up to 10 hours per week (fewer hours in the summer term). More information on Student Employee benefits can be found here.

What we require:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

What you will need:

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience navigating and reporting sensitive issues or information with good judgement and diplomacy
• Comfortable with enforcing policies and procedures
• The ability to work independently and on a team