Bilingual Program Assistant

City of Fort Collins • Fort Collins, CO

407d • $25 - $32

About The Position

The City of Fort Collins Environmental Services Department is hiring a part-time bilingual support position. Primary duties include providing administrative support, communicating with community members, developing and implementing community engagement initiatives, translating documents, and providing interpretation in Spanish and English.

Requirements

• Knowledge of standard office software including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Understanding of basic business practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects and balance multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Capable of working on own as well as within teams.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to relate effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, City employees and public officials.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must be bilingual and be able to speak and write in Spanish.
• Work effectively with community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Work effectively with multiple program or project managers.
• Support the coordination and scheduling of Healthy Homes assessments and assessment logistics by communicating with community members, volunteers and staff in both English and Spanish.
• Communicate and promote department projects and engagement opportunities to the community.
• Translate project and/or program documents.
• Maintain detailed records of communications and activities.
• Provide interpretation at community events/meetings.
• Participate in other special projects.

Benefits

• Part-Time Hourly Employment
• Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees