Location: Denver

Deadline for submission: November 16th, 2020

Work Schedule: Full-time Exempt position 

Conservation Colorado is seeking a Financial & Human Resources Administrator who will be responsible  for the organization’s bookkeeping, administration of personnel benefits, and legal compliance. We are  currently working remotely, but this position is based in Denver once we are back in our office. You will  work closely with the Operations and Finance Director to ensure the financial health of the organization. 

About Conservation Colorado 

Conservation Colorado works to protect Colorado’s environment and quality of life by mobilizing people  and electing conservation–minded policy makers. We work closely with policy leaders, citizen activists,  businesses, and other allies, and have built a reputation as one of the leading conservation advocacy  organizations in the region. This coming year we will be tackling everything from working to ensure our  state has enough water for future generations, looking for ways to increase the state’s use of renewable  energy, defending our public lands from attacks, and electing pro-conservation champions across the  state. The Financial & Human Resources Administrator will be a key part of managing the financial &  compliance systems that allow us to manage our resources, so we can fulfill our mission and continue to  grow and win on our campaigns. 

Conservation Colorado’s work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects the organization’s  commitment to racial, social, and environmental justice. Engaging communities of color among other key  constituencies for the environment is an organizational priority. Within the organization, we aim to create  a workplace culture with policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.  

What You’ll Do 

As Conservation Colorado’s staff and budget have grown, managing the financial work of Conservation  Colorado and its sister organization, Conservation Colorado Education Fund, have become more complex.  You will be primarily responsible for taking our financial systems to the next level of efficiency. 

This role can evolve over time, but you will have these areas of responsibility. 

1. Finance 

• Responsible for the day-to-day bookkeeping of the organizations, including processing  payments (we use SAP Concur expense reporting system), handling income, and doing  payroll. 
• Act as head problem solver to propose ways to modernize our systems to make them more  efficient as needed. 
• Work with the operations & finance director to handle the year end closing and preparing the  necessary documentation for the annual audit and tax returns. 

2. Human Resources 

• Manage our benefits, including open enrollments 
• Assist in onboarding new staff. 
• Help identify and create systems that remove organizational barriers to full and equal  participation by all staff. 

3. Compliance 

• Responsible for the accurate and timely filings of our election reports. 
• Maintain appropriate levels of insurance. 
• Complete annual IRS and Secretary of State filings. 

In addition to your regular responsibilities, all staff are expected to participate at some level in organizational priorities including helping in certain fundraising efforts, taking part in our election related activities, and committing to our organizational efforts around equity & inclusivity.

Qualifications 

To be successful in this job, you will demonstrate the judgment, results-focused work, and efficiency to  work well with our team. Fundamentally, we want someone who loves making things work and who has  the skills and desire to do that in our context – fast paced, political advocacy. More specifically, you will  have or be most or all of the following: 

• Fast paced and detail oriented: Have the ability to handle different types of projects at the same  time with a no drop balls mentality and can find the one mistake in a 100-line bank reconciliation. 
• Solutions oriented: You need a passion for making things work well and the ability to look at our systems and propose solutions to adapt to the evolving needs of the organization and to think three (or 30) steps ahead to ensure things run smoothly. 
• Spirit of helping: We’re pretty busy here and most of our folks are not financially inclined, so  your job is to make life easier for our staff to get you the information you need and to help them  navigate our systems and benefits. 
• Ability to create an atmosphere where people from all backgrounds can thrive: As a critical  member of the HR team, you need to be able to proactively build and sustain robust, authentic,  productive working relationships with colleagues across race and other group identities.  
• Have experience using QuickBooks or other accounting software: You must enjoy working with  numbers & spreadsheets and while you don’t need be a QuickBooks master, having at least a year  or two of experience doing some sort of financial work is necessary. If you have a fluency with  numbers, ability to create systems, and a desire to learn financial management, we want to talk to  you.  

Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but it is not a requirement. This is a full-time job but there  can be some flexibility in the exact schedule. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Compensation depends on experience and is highly competitive. We provide high-quality, zero deductible health insurance and a strong benefits package that includes a SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with match, at least 28 days of paid time off in your first year, and parental leave and a sabbatical  program. The starting salary for this position is between $40,000 to $45,000, with exact salary depending on experience and new staff rarely starting at the top of the range. 

This job offers an opportunity to engage people to find solutions to some of the most important  environmental issues in Colorado and work with a great team that is committed to a better, more  equitable future. It will be challenging, inspiring, and sometimes frustrating, but you’ll be making a big  difference. 

We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organization and conservation movement to  fully represent and engage all Coloradans and to build as powerful a movement as we can. Recruiting  staff that better reflects Colorado is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, race,  ethnicity, geographies, political affiliation, and all other identities represented in Colorado or protected by  law. 

To Apply: 

If this job truly speaks to you, please fill out this short questionnaire and send a cover letter and resume  by November 16, 2020 to Nikki Riedt, Operations & Finance Director, at jobs@conservationco.org. No phone calls please.

Location: This is a remote position due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Deadline for submission: November 29^th, 2020

Term of Position: January – May, 2021

Work Schedule: Part-Time (10-15 hours per week) and flexible based on work/school schedule

Compensation: $15 per hour

About Conservation Colorado

Conservation Colorado is committed to protecting our climate, air, lands, water, and communities. Our work to protect and advocate for the environment reflects our commitment to racial and social justice particularly by ensuring that policy victories are shared by all Coloradans including disproportionately impacted and frontline communities. We achieve these goals by organizing people and electing conservation-minded policymakers. We work closely with policy leaders, citizen activists, businesses and other conservation nonprofits, and have built a reputation as one of the leading conservation advocacy organizations in the region. Within the organization, we aim to create a workplace culture and policies and practices that demonstrate how we value equity and inclusion.

About The Becca Strelitz Internship Program

This position is part of the Becca Strelitz Internship Program. Becca lived a life full of love and passion; she was grounded in knowing who she was and what she wanted to do. She became involved with our organization as an intern in 2011, and over time, became one of our best and brightest community organizers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist the Government Affairs Director and Policy Advocates with legislative and policy research.
• Track progress and activity of active legislation
• Draft letters in support or opposition of priority legislation
• Draft talking points, fact sheets, and other materials
• Perform research on legislative concepts and complete special research projects as requested
• Attend and/or listen in to committee and House and Senate floor discussion of bills
• Plan, organize, and execute the annual legislative reception event in February
• Perform administrative tasks and duties as required and requested

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position has a strong interest in protecting Colorado’s environment and quality of life, state legislation, and has a true desire to learn more about conservation policy and politics. Specific requirements include:

REQUIRED

• Meticulous and well organized
• Demonstrable skills in persuasive writing
• Interest in supporting environmental justice and developing anti-racism skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage short-term and long-term deadlines
• Strong analytical skills for data management

PREFERRED

• Working knowledge of Google Apps and Microsoft Office
• Understanding of environmental policy and Colorado specific conservation issues

Spanish/English bilingual is a skill we value, but it is not a requirement.

Compensation and Benefits

The Intern will earn $15 per hour.

Additionally, letters of recommendation may also be provided upon request (and course credit when applicable). Intern will also gain direct experience working with seasoned and knowledgeable political and environmental professionals at one of Colorado’s leading conservation organizations. The intern will have the opportunity to network at virtual political and environmental events throughout the course of the internship. Opportunities for full-time employment at Conservation Colorado do occasionally occur and interns are eligible to apply.

Special Job Requirements

Flexible work hours; some evening and weekend hours may occur.

We are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive organization and conservation movement to fully represent and engage all Coloradans and to build as powerful a movement as we can. Recruiting staff and volunteers that better reflect Colorado is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, ethnicities, geographies, political affiliations, and all other identities represented in Colorado or protected by law.

How to Apply

Please fill out this short questionnaire and send a cover letter and resume with the subject line “Legislative Intern” to Beau Kiklis at internships@conservationco.org by November 29^th, 2020. Interviews will start after the application period has closed.