Urban and Community Forestry Program Assistant

Colorado State University • Denver, CO

1d • $17 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

The CSFS Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) team is hiring a Student Hourly Program Assistant to support statewide UCF initiatives through high-quality data entry, administrative coordination, and general program support. This role helps the team deliver training, outreach, and technical assistance to Colorado communities by maintaining accurate records, organizing program materials, and assisting with day-to-day operations.

Requirements

• University or college student (associate, undergraduate or graduate) in good academic standing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), GIS programs, and/or Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or interest in forestry, natural resources, GIS, environmental studies, public administration, or community engagement (not required).
• Experience with data entry, databases/CRMs, or spreadsheet-based tracking systems.
• Familiarity with basic data cleaning practices (standardization, deduplication, validation).
• Experience supporting events, trainings, or customer-facing program operations.
• Comfort learning new software/tools (e.g., survey platforms, shared file systems, program tracking tools).

Responsibilities

• Organize digital files using established naming conventions and folder structures; support version control.
• Draft, format, and proofread basic communications and program documents (e.g., outreach emails, sign-in sheets, simple summaries).
• Help prepare materials (handouts, slide support, packets), manage check-in processes, and support follow-up tasks (surveys, attendance logs, completion confirmations).
• Provide responsive, professional customer service to partners and participants via email/phone as assigned.

Benefits

• Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service.
• With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed