Position Description
The Getches-Wilkinson Center (GWC) is seeking a Colorado Law student interested in natural resources, energy, and environmental law to serve as the GWC Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will work closely with the GWC staff, including the Executive Director, the GWC Senior Water Fellow, and the Water Law Fellows, who will help direct the student’s research in the areas of water law, public lands, climate change, and natural resources as applied to the American west. The Research Assistant will be responsible for conducting research and producing written content for the GWC. Potential projects include work on ongoing research with the Water and Tribes Initiative, current development in management and conservation for federal public lands, legislative reforms to conservation laws, and assisting interested partners with the upcoming Colorado River interim guidelines renegotiation.
Position Details
This is a part-time position for the fall semester and may continue into the spring semester pending funding availability. Work hours are flexible. Candidates should state their optimum hours in their cover letter. This position is paid at a rate of $20.00 USD per hour.
University of Colorado Law Students interested in natural resources, energy, and environmental law are eligible to apply. Work-study is preferred. Interested students should apply for work-study funding.
The position is available for immediate hire. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early application encouraged.
Application Information
To apply, send the following application materials by email to: Annie Carlozzi, GWC Assistant Director at annie.carlozzi@colorado.edu.
Resume
Cover Letter
Writing Sample