Senior City Council Aide - District 9

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 $70,765 - $80,000 annually commensurate with experience and education. 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

What You'll Do

The office of At-Large Council member Darrell Watson is seeking a Senior 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 an at-will position. Please note this position requires regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Specifically, as the Senior City Council Aide you will:

Policy/Legislative Research

• 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 nonpartisan 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

Administrative Activities

• 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

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, and 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 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

Management:

• May supervise lower level staff in the council member office

About You

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is either familiar, or has a desire to learn, to navigate municipal government departments and agencies while remaining well-informed of current Council and community activity. This position requires a solid rapport with the district team and developing familiarity with district constituents, community actors, and area stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also have prior experience working with racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse populations.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree

• Experience: Five (5) years of public sector experience or similar professional experience that includes office management, constituent services, community outreach, public relations, or communications which must include one year as a city council aide, legislative aide, or an equivalent position

• 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 the following on your job application (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 5, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 5, 2024 at midnight.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

YA2246 City Council Aide Senior

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$70,765.00 - $116,762.00

Starting Pay

$70,765 - $80,000/year, based on experience and education

Agency

City Council

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