Civic Engagement Associate

Key roles and responsibilities of the Civic Engagement Specialist are: 

• Represent the Office of the Denver Clerk and Recorder and participate in Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs), Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and community/ public meetings as deemed necessary 

• Build & cultivate relationships/partnerships with civic engagement organizations and community leaders including voter registration groups, faith, schools, businesses, HOAs, professional organizations, etc. 

• Create and maintain neighborhood/stakeholder constituency lists 

• Support community events by neighborhood by maintaining a community calendar and attending/supporting events as needed 

• Troubleshoot neighborhood impacts and ensure two-way communication between residents and the Office  

• Work with communication specialist to develop marketing, outreach, and engagement materials 

• Create, facilitate, and provide presentations to community and partners  

• Prepare agendas, programs, and other meeting materials 

• Arrange meeting room setup, meals, and equipment for events 

• Manage and assess multiple high-priority programs and priorities 

• Actively look to expand the Office’s role in the community 

• Manage, support, and mentor high school interns 

Assignments for this position are diverse in nature and require determining practical solutions in a fast-paced environment. This person will work independently, manage tight schedules, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, work nights and weekends, and travel as necessary. 

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience: 

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in non-profit or campaign work engaging diverse audiences via outreach tools 

• Experience in community organizing, specifically knowledge and experience working within Denver’s neighborhoods and community groups 

• A self-starter with the ability to work and execute assigned tasks independently 

• An excellent communicator, with strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Bilingual in another language commonly used in Denver, preferably Spanish or Vietnamese 

• Experience giving presentations/ publicly speaking to diverse audiences 

• Committed to the priorities of the Office of the Clerk & Recorder 

• Approach the work as a humble civil servant 

• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work closely with a team 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments while staying organized and adhering to deadlines 

• Experience with external communications developing outreach plans with metrics 

• Experience building coalitions with service providers and other government agencies 

• Ability to work with diverse communities 

Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: 

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional level experience performing communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
• 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. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Monday September 30, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than September 30th at midnight.