City Council Aide - District 8 (90 Day Assignment)

About Our Job

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.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $57,000 - $63,000 annually. 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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work on site at the City Council District 8 Office five days per week, with a possible option for hybrid work later. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

What You'll Do

The office of Councilmember Shontel Lewis is seeking a Council Aide with prior experience working for 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 a limited position with an expected end date of August 31, 2024 and the potential to be extended.

This is an at-will position. Please note this position requires regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Specifically, as the Council Aide you will:

Administrative Activities

• Calendar management

• Complete and maintain budget documents, forms, and other paperwork

• Take detailed meeting notes and follow-up

• Liaison with City departments

Constituent Services and Community Engagement

• 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, project team meetings with the Councilmember

• Work directly and develop relationships with the community

Marketing & Communications

• Assist with social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)

• TV/News/Radio/Print Media engagement (including press releases)

• Maintain website

• Assist with distribution or 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

Policy/Legislative Research

• Identify issues and solutions particularly in advocating for district programs, policy, and legislation

• Track legislation

• Draft formal and official language on behalf of the office

• Work with racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse populations

About You

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Strong organizational skills with managing deadlines and projects

• Ability to work off-site and after hours

• Experience using one or more of the following:

• Outlook

• Constant Contact

• Adobe Creative Suite or other design software

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: 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

To be considered for this position, you must include a cover letter and resume. Upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab.

• Resume

• Cover letter

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until July 7, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 7, 2024 at midnight.

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

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$56,176.00 - $92,690.00

Starting Pay

$57,000 - $63,000/year, based on experience and education

Agency

City Council

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.

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