Denver City Council Aide | District 4

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Sunday, January 11. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, January 11 at 11:59 PM. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $65,000/year - $70,000/year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Visit our Perks and Benefits page to find out more about the benefits we offer our employees to find balance and build a mile high career. Please note that this is an at-will position. Location & Schedule This is an in-person role. In this role, you can expect to work on site at the District 4 Office with occasional work at the downtown City and County Building. The role may also require working beyond standard business hours, including nights and weekends, depending on office needs and community events. Who We Are & What You’ll Do The Office of Councilmember Diana Romero Campbell is seeking a highly professional, motivated, and community-focused City Council Aide to support constituent services, policy research, community engagement, and administrative operations within Council District 4, located in southeast Denver. Additionally, the position is at-will and may require availability beyond regular business hours, including evenings and weekends. More information about Councilmember Romero Campbell and District 4’s neighborhoods, initiatives, priorities, and values can be found on the District 4 website. Key responsibilities as a City Council Aide include: Policy & Legislative Research Identify district issues and recommend strategies for programs, policies, and legislation Monitor city wide legislation, meetings, and policy developments Draft official documents, talking points, and statements on behalf of the office Collaborate with diverse populations and community partners on policy initiatives Constituent Services & Community Engagement Respond promptly and professionally to constituent inquiries Collaborate with City agencies to resolve district concerns Attend and participate in meetings with Neighborhood Organizations and City-affiliated groups Accompany the Councilmember to external and public meetings Build relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders Administrative Activities Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination Take thorough meeting notes and provide timely follow-up Serve as a liaison with City departments and internal stakeholders Marketing & Communications Support office social media engagement and content planning Maintain and update the office website Support the creation and distribution of marketing and outreach materials Draft clear, effective written communication for internal and external audiences What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, a go-getter attitude, and a proactive approach to taking ownership of projects from start to finish. We are looking for someone who thrives in a small team environment, who is willing to jump in no matter how small or large the task or project, and maintains a positive, adaptable demeanor in a fast-paced, confidential, and politically dynamic setting. If you are a self-starter, take pride in working hard, excel at building meaningful relationships, and are willing to put in the effort to make an impact, you’ll be right at home on our team. The successful candidate should feel confident with: Building relationships within the community Advocating for the community on policy and legislation Drafting official documents Working with diverse populations across race, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds Our office is driven by service, community, and collaboration. We welcome a professional who brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a strong commitment to supporting Councilmember Romero Campbell and the residents of District 4. Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of years of public sector experience or similar professional experience that included office administration, constituent services, community outreach, public relations, or communications. Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements. Licensure/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver’s License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment. About Everything Else Job Profile YA2245 City Council Aide To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $58,656.00 - $96,782.00 Target Pay $65,000/year - $70,000/year, based on experience Agency City Council Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobs—sign up for job alerts now!

Requirements

• Exceptional communication skills
• Go-getter attitude
• Proactive approach to taking ownership of projects from start to finish
• Thrives in a small team environment
• Willing to jump in no matter how small or large the task or project
• Maintains a positive, adaptable demeanor in a fast-paced, confidential, and politically dynamic setting
• Self-starter
• Take pride in working hard
• Excel at building meaningful relationships
• Willing to put in the effort to make an impact
• Building relationships within the community
• Advocating for the community on policy and legislation
• Drafting official documents
• Working with diverse populations across race, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Bachelor's Degree
• Two (2) years of years of public sector experience or similar professional experience that included office administration, constituent services, community outreach, public relations, or communications
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Identify district issues and recommend strategies for programs, policies, and legislation
• Monitor city wide legislation, meetings, and policy developments
• Draft official documents, talking points, and statements on behalf of the office
• Collaborate with diverse populations and community partners on policy initiatives
• Respond promptly and professionally to constituent inquiries
• Collaborate with City agencies to resolve district concerns
• Attend and participate in meetings with Neighborhood Organizations and City-affiliated groups
• Accompany the Councilmember to external and public meetings
• Build relationships with community members, organizations, and stakeholders
• Manage calendars, scheduling, and meeting coordination
• Take thorough meeting notes and provide timely follow-up
• Serve as a liaison with City departments and internal stakeholders
• Support office social media engagement and content planning
• Maintain and update the office website
• Support the creation and distribution of marketing and outreach materials
• Draft clear, effective written communication for internal and external audiences

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level