POSITION TITLE: Program Coordinator (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8481
DEPARTMENT: Sales Tax & Revenue
LOCATION: 215 OFFICE BLDG
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $26.00 - 30.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SCHEDULE: This is a temporary position with an anticipated length of 5 months working 29 hours a week
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 6/19/2026.
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Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Program Coordinator (Revenue & Licensing) to join the Sales Tax Department. This part-time hourly position offers an anticipated hourly range of $26 to $30 per hour. The Sales Tax Department is responsible for approximately 50% of the City’s governmental revenue. Sales and use taxes are the key source of funding for core government functions like safety, roads, multi-use path infrastructure and parks. The Program Coordinator (Revenue & Licensing) will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate collection and reporting of sales and use tax revenues. Your responsibilities will include being the first-line customer service contact for the department’s 14 categories of licenses including sales and use tax, lodging tax, liquor occupation tax, short-term rentals, and outdoor vendors. With a strong focus on accuracy and excellent customer service, you will contribute to the fiscal health and transparency of our community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- First-line customer service contact for the department’s 14 categories of licenses including sales and use tax, lodging tax, liquor occupation tax, short-term rentals, and outdoor vendors.
- Processes applications for various license types, opens and closes vendor accounts.
- Responsible for assisting the public and private business owners to understand and comply with City ordinances, policies and procedures, rules and regulations regarding sales/use tax, lodging tax and miscellaneous licenses.
- Research and answer taxpayer questions regarding City ordinances, policies and procedures, rules and regulations regarding sales/use tax, lodging tax and miscellaneous licenses, verbally and in writing, escalates more complex issues.
- Assists vendors with tax software registration, filing sales, use and other tax returns, and troubleshooting.
- Follows up on questions and/or problems to ensure customer satisfaction. Keeps manager informed about the status of issues that may arise from taxpayer questions or questionable sales/use tax accounts.
- Researches, compiles and/or disseminates information and reports.
- Identifies possible improvements and efficiencies to enhance customer service.
- Assists with Revenue Specialist team with tax administration department projects.
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
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Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
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Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
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A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
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A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of City sales and use tax laws as well as methods and procedures relating to the use of authorized personal computers and software provided by the City.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics and algebra.
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of qualified information provided to the City or gained from businesses.
- Ability to perform work that requires data entry abilities.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work involving high volume, frequent interruptions, and tight deadlines.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Required Experience
Minimum
- High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates
Preferred
- College degree or equivalent work experience in accounting or business-related field. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees.
- Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school with an emphasis in accounting or business-related field.
Experience Requirements
2+ years of responsible and related customer service, accounting, business or program coordination experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
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