Board Policy and Constituent Liaison

Board Policy and Constituent Liaison

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), we make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

The Board Policy and Constituent Liaison supports RTD's Board of Directors by conducting in-depth policy research, facilitating constituent engagement, and coordinating key public-facing administrative functions. This role serves as a bridge between the Board, RTD staff, and the public, ensuring that Board members are well-prepared with comprehensive background materials for Board member agenda items, governance initiatives are effectively tracked, and constituents are engaged in a timely, complete, and professional manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares for and attends Board and committee meetings.
• Conducts thorough research on policy and action items prior to Board discussions.
• Liaises with RTD subject matter experts to review planned agenda topics and assess policy implications.
• Assists Board Directors by clarifying policy issues and coordinating follow-up responses.
• Tracks progress on committee work plans and governance initiatives.
• Helps research, write, and prepare Board-requested policy and governance Discussion and Action Items.
• Facilitates proactive and reactive communications between the Board and constituents.
• Oversees the Board's primary public-facing email inboxes and coordinates with staff subject matter experts and the Board Office Executive Manager on responses.
• Works under the direction of the Board Office Executive Manager to track and respond to Director requests for information.
• Assists Board Directors with scheduling, tracking, and preparing for virtual and in-person outreach events. This includes securing appropriate supplies and making necessary purchases in advance of an event.
• Supports the Board Office Executive Manager in managing the Citizens Advisory Committee, including preparing for meetings, facilitating meetings, tracking and responding to follow-up requests, and conducting annual recruitment and application review for new CAC members.
• Liaises with RTD Community Engagement and Governmental Relations staff to ensure consistent and aligned messaging.
• Facilitates public engagement during Board meetings, including managing public comment sections and follow-up.
• Supports the production of Board and committee meetings, including virtual and in-person meetings, retreats, and study sessions.
• Coordinates administrative functions such as scheduling and overall event coordination for Director community-based activities.

Other:

All job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, political science, journalism, communications, business, liberal arts, engineering, or related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to attend routine evening and occasional weekend meetings as required.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of experience working with elected officials.
• Experience working within a transit or regional planning agency.
• Background in conducting research in a professional or academic setting.
• Experience drafting proposals or preparing materials for elected officials' consideration.
• Familiarity with planning, urban studies, or transit-related fields.
• Experience in public engagement, stakeholder relations, or communications.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Strong understanding of policy analysis, public sector documentation, and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of public administration, organizational operations, and business logistics.
• Awareness of political sensitivities and the ability to handle complex governance situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the capability of working independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex governance structures with discretion and tact.
• Effective time management, prioritization, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Or:

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear; occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and arms to handle or reach.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

Career Map:

Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Board Office Operations Associate

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 7/31/26 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$54,858.00 - $77,487.75 Annual

EEO Policy and ADA Accommodations:

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at View email address on click.appcast.io, or the Talent Acquisition team View email address on click.appcast.io.

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