Larimer County Parks & Open Lands Job Expectations
Open Lands Program Intern

Department: Larimer County Parks and Open Lands Program: Open Lands
Location: The Bison Visitor Center

• Assists with the administration of the Open Lands Program within the Larimer County Parks and Open Lands Department, under the direction and supervision of both the Fund Development & Outreach Specialist and the Manager of the Open Lands Program.
• Assist Open Lands Ranger, Resource Specialist, Parks Ranger, Education Coordinator, Weed Control Specialist, Special Projects and Trail Crew as needed.
• Assist Resource Specialist in preparing baseline reports for open space properties and compile resource inventories of plant and animal communities, endangered and threatened animals, historic and geologic sites, etc.
• Assist in the Small Grants Program administration, including preparing materials, working with applicants and Open Lands Advisory Board members, managing the grant disbursements and follow up.
• Assist with writing and planning of grant applications, Annual Reports, newsletters and other publications.
• Organize, assist and participate on field trips/site visits of open lands acquisitions and projects for the media, County Commissioners and the Open Lands Advisory Board.
• Gather and analyze data related to assigned projects, conduct research, prepare reports, and recommendations.
• Assist in preparing for and organizing conferences, presentations, meetings, continuing education seminars, and photo displays.
• Develop, organize, assist and participate in public outreach events
• Assist in the design and presentation of information to the public including maps, photos, display boards, brochures, flyers, slide and video presentations.
• Assist with updating web site information (www.larimer.org/naturalresources/openlands).
• Assist with general administrative procedures (data base entry, filing, organizing literature references).

• Attends Open Lands Advisory Board meetings and bi-weekly staff meetings.

The Larimer County Parks & Open Lands department is not obligated to provide a placement, nor are you obligated to accept the position offered. From time to time photos may be taken of you while you are on-duty. These photos may be used for publications such as the Open Lands Annual Report or the Open Lands Calendar or other public outreach materials. Opportunities for volunteers are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or age. Larimer County is committed to equality of opportunity.