Innovation Fellow (Grants and Partnerships) Limited

Job Posting Closes at 11 : 59PM on :

11 / 27 / 25

Division :

Business Innovation & Technology Division

Management Level :

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Benefit Eligibility :

This role is a Limited position anticipating an assignment end date after one year and offering Medical coverage for both the employee and / or any dependent children for limited rates.

Description :

About the Innovation Fellowship Program :

The Jefferson County Innovation Fellowship is a 12-year program that equips aspiring innovators with the skills to transform government services through new technologies and solutions. It is a full-time role with a salary and limited medical benefits that can act as a launch pad for a career in civic innovation and addition to the work youll do youll get to know other fellows through a variety of projects networking and social events. Learn more at the Position :

Were seeking an Innovation Fellow (Grants and Partnerships) to advance innovation projects that are externally funded through grants or partnerships. This role spans the full lifecycle of innovation work bringing grant-funded projects to life by collaborating across departments and with external partners to identify and shape new ideas pursue funding opportunities coordinate applications and awards and ensure projects launch successfully.

Reporting to the Innovation Program Manager and working closely with the Special Projects and Partnerships Analyst the Fellow will gain hands-on experience in grants development and management project coordination and cross-sector collaboration with organizations such as the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance.

A successful candidate will be highly collaborative adaptable and resourceful with strong writing research and organizational skills. They are motivated to turn ideas into action even where processes or precedents dont yet exist and can navigate complex systems with persistence and good judgment to keep projects moving forward.

SCHEDULE :

This position operates on our four-day work week (Monday-Thursday) however with approval from supervisor employees are allowed to work a 5-day work week if preferred. This limited position is hybrid with remote work and in-office work as determined by business need.

COMPENSATION :

Hiring Range : $29.00 - $33.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.

BENEFITS :

The employment status is Limited (Fixed-Term) with an anticipated assignment end date of December 2026 and is eligible for personal medical coverage following the month of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Identify research and pursue funding opportunities from federal state corporate and philanthropic sources.
• Collaborate across departments to develop proposals and present funding opportunities to internal stakeholders.
• Draft and submit proposals reports and supporting materials to funding partners.
• Track active grants coordinate reporting and ensure compliance with grantmaker requirements.
• Cultivate partnerships with industry academic community and government organizations to support innovation initiatives.
• Represent the department at events and meetings to promote programs and foster collaboration.
• Support communication and coordination across Jefferson County departments throughout project life cycles.

Professional Development

The Jefferson County Innovation Fellowship program is designed to provide talented individuals with an opportunity to gain practical and diverse real-world experience in government innovation. Fellows learn about the inner workings of county government and make a difference in the community through meaningful projects. Fellows will interact with senior leaders attend high level meetings and will be exposed to the responsibilities and challenges of multiple departments.

Additionally Fellows can expect :

About Us

The Innovation Team is housed within the Business Innovation & Technology department. We work to build a culture of innovation by championing new and inventive ways of serving internal and external customers rewarding employee led discovery and inventive actions and encouraging thoughtful risk-taking. Our goal is to transform the way the government operates by supporting and leading business process and technology improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities :

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION :

Accommodations Statement : We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION :

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11 : 59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now : Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process please visit : Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or

Education : Bachelors Degree

Experience :

Work Experience : No Experience

Certifications : Languages :

Category :

Information Technology Services

Key Skills

Teacher Coaching,Public Health,Google Docs,Classroom Experience,Systems Engineering,Research Experience,Teaching,Grant Writing,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 29 - 33