Innovation Fellow (Generative AI)

About the role

The Jefferson County Innovation Fellowship is a 1–2-year program designed to equip aspiring innovators with practical and diverse real-world experience in government innovation. Fellows will engage in meaningful projects, interact with senior leaders, and attend high-level meetings.

Responsibilities

• Engage external teams on collaborative projects involving implementation of AI tools
• Lead the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of generative AI technologies that can enhance county operations and service delivery
• Guide strategy and support departmental implementation of AI tools (e.g. ScoutOS, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Research, identify, and improve current policy, guidelines, and best practice recommendations to ensure responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of generative AI initiatives, providing regular reports and recommendations for continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working with agentic AI
• Experience leading emerging technology pilots or projects
• Experience analyzing business needs, programs, and policies, and creating recommendations for improvement
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable as both a supportive team player and leader

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Experience keeping multiple teams engaged in collaborative projects, or in engaging multiple teams and getting buy-in on new projects
• Additional Job Information: A valid Colorado driver’s license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

Benefits

• Benefit Eligibility: Limited benefits including personal medical coverage following the month of hire

Pay

• Hiring Range: $29.00 - $33.00 USD
• Compensation: Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills

Schedule

• Schedule: This position operates on a four-day work week (Monday–Thursday); however, with approval from the supervisor, employees are allowed to work a five-day work week if preferred. This limited position is hybrid, with remote work and in-office work as determined by business need.