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Dates of employment: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027

Option to continue each semester, but the ideal candidate will be able to stay on to help ensure continuity and transfer of knowledge.Ìý

To apply, please email alice.reznickova@colorado.edu by Monday, February 16 @ 11:59 PM with 1) your resume and 2) responses to application question below.ÌýÌý

The MENV Capstone GSA will report to the Capstone Lead, Alice Reznickova. Please reach out to Alice (alice.reznickova@colorado.edu), Casey (casey.chabot@colorado.edu), Ash (ash.lehto@colorado.edu) or Cass (cass.mendoza@colorado.edu) with any questions.Ìý

Application Question (Max. 300 words)Ìý

What specifically appeals to you about this GSA position? Explain what you would bring to and what you hope to gain from this position.ÌýÌý

Position Description:Ìý

The MENV Capstone Lead is seeking detail-oriented, organized, and creative MENV students with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The Capstone GSAs will support the Capstone Lead in planning and executing the annual Capstone Project Cycle, including day-to-day logistics and planning of signature MENV events (in-person, virtual and hybrid), as well as undertaking research projects to support development of the Capstone program, such as comparisons to other graduate programs.ÌýÌý

In this role, students will serve as student voices in the Capstone process and will be invaluable partners to the Capstone Lead in brainstorming and reflection. As such, the ideal candidate will need to maintain confidentiality. Finally, as our Capstone work is rooted in accessibility and fairness, it is expected that the candidates will support program development by building these practices into the Capstone and CIL curriculum.ÌýÌý

The ideal candidate will need to juggle their responsibilities as an MENV Capstone student and Capstone GSA. Please note that the highest workload for a Capstone GSA is often during times of high pressure for Capstone students, such as in preparation and during the Capstone Symposium. The candidate will be able to flexibly provide support, often on short notice and after business hours, and maintain open communication lines.Ìý

Responsibilities will be split between several individuals and include:

• General Capstone Support

• Attend and contribute to weekly meetings with Capstone Lead and Capstone GSAs to review work and identify upcoming tasks and prioritiesÌý

• Write, edit, and/or proofread communications and meeting summaries

• Organize and maintain all Capstone records

• Organize and review information, often working with spreadsheets

• Serve as an ambassador of the MENV program on and off campus

• Marketing and Communications

• Develop marketing and informational materials (MENV website pages, fact sheets, presentations, monthly newsletter, etc.)Ìý

• Design and maintain website content

• Develop social media content for upcoming events

• Partner Management and Relations

• Support facilitation of Capstone Partner recruitment, including but not limited to proposal collection, proposal review, project release, and partner orientation

• Develop training and support materials for Capstone advisors and partners including information sessions, orientations, meetings, Canvas content, and more

• Create and distribute Letters of Engagement

• CIL Operational Support

• Organize CIL Workshops

• Develop CIL Canvas materials

• Attend some sections of CIL as a resource for student teams

• Strategic Planning & Research

• Support evaluation of the Capstone program through surveys and other methods

• Support continual strategic planning for Capstone and CIL

• Conduct research and analysis (e.g., best practices, sustainability competencies, careers)

• Develop annual Capstone Impact Report

• Event Planning and Execution

• Plan key Capstone events, including Capstone Networking Event, Scope Review Presentations, Poster Session, Capstone Symposium, Alumni Engagement Day, Career Development Expo, and others

• Coordinate logistics for events, entailing room reservations, parking, catering and other responsibilities

• Prepare professional communication materials, agendas, and resources for different attendee groups, including partners, advisors, students, and other faculty and community members

• Work during these events (unless attending as a student), entailing on-the-fly problem solving

• Create event templates and use project management tools to streamline event organizingÌýÌý

What you will learn/gain:

• Hands-on experience with large-scale program design, execution, and evaluation (including strategy)

• Project managementÌý

• Development of effective program materials

• Research and knowledge dissemination

• Coordinating and hosting professional multi-stakeholder events and effective gatherings

• Cross-team coordination

• Professional communication strategies with diverse stakeholders, including through social media

• Technical proficiencies with Excel and survey software Qualtrics

• Build and deepen relationships with MENV staff, faculty, students and partners to grow your network and community.ÌýÌý

What we require:Ìý