Senior City Council Aide | Denver City Council | District 10

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The office of Councilmember Chris Hinds is seeking a Senior Council Aide with prior experience working directly for or providing services to an elected official, government agency, or other public-facing organization. This individual is a self-starter with an inherent high work ethic. The desired candidate should be capable of maintaining a positive attitude in a high pressure, confidentiality-sensitive and fast-paced, politically charged environment. This is an at-will position. Please note this position requires regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse populations
• Policy analyst and/or public affairs experience
• Building relationships within the community
• Advocating for constituents in policy and legislation
• Drafting official documents
• Working with diverse populations across race, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Bachelor's Degree
• Five (5) years of public sector experience or similar professional experience that includes office management, constituent services, community outreach, public relations, or communications
• 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.
• Valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working directly for or providing services to an elected official, government agency, or other public-facing organization
• Familiar with, or has a desire to learn, the inner workings of municipal government departments and agencies
• Well-informed of current council and community activity
• Solid rapport with the district team
• Developing familiarity with district constituents, community actors, and area stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Monitor data on legislative actions on the municipal, state and federal level using a variety of resources, including the internet, available state legislative databases, public and private organizations, and others
• Prepare concise, accurate, and responses to legislative research requests; responses may be oral or written and could include background/research, state examples, and legislative summaries and tables
• May summarize legislation, tabulate surveys, and research specific local programs or activities
• Shadow the council member at council meetings, community meetings, and committee meetings, as necessary
• Identify issues and solutions particularly in advocating for district programs, policy, and legislation
• Prepare and present reports and findings on legislative and district issues
• Draft formal and official language on behalf of the office
• Complete and maintain budget documents, forms, and other paperwork
• Liaison with City departments
• Handle confidential matters for city council member
• Serve as a proxy and represent the council member in their absence at meetings and serve as the spokesperson or public information officer to the media for the council office
• Assist in the development and tracking of district budgets and expenditure control
• Answer constituent calls and emails
• Interface with city agencies and others to resolve issues
• Attend meetings of Registered Neighborhood Organizations and other city-related groups
• Attend external meetings, public meetings, and project team meetings with the Councilmember
• Work directly and develop relationships with the community
• Assist with social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)
• TV/News/Radio/Print Media engagement (including press releases)
• Maintain website
• Assist with the distribution and delivery of marketing/informational materials
• Write competently in a variety of styles to communicate agendas, briefs, summaries for notifications and a variety of events/meetings
• May supervise lower-level staff in the council member office
• Spearhead process improvement activities, including identifying ways to attract and engage additional District 10 constituents and stakeholders.
• Evaluate various technologies to identify how technology changes could better serve the people of District 10.

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
• 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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees