Hybrid City Council Aide | District 10 bei City and County of Denver

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.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Sunday, July 13. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, July 13 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

The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days, or unpaid days off, for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th, the Friday before Labor Day, and November 28th, the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position, your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s). 

Location & Schedule

This is primarily an in-person role. In this position, you can expect to work on-site at the City and County of Denver Building (1437 Bannock Street) in downtown Denver. This position may work off-site 1-2 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Office of Council Member Chris Hinds is currently seeking a highly professional City Council Aide to provide comprehensive support for constituent, policy, and community impact initiatives within Council District 10. The successful candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and must demonstrate a proactive work ethic. This role demands an individual who can maintain a positive demeanor in a fast-paced, confidential, and politically charged environment. Additionally, the position is at-will and may require availability beyond regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.

More information about Council Member Chris Hinds and District 10’s neighborhoods, initiatives, priorities, and values can be found on denverperfect10.com.

Key responsibilities for the City Council Aide role include:

Administrative Activities

• Managing calendars

• Handling budget documentation

• Taking thorough meeting notes and providing follow-up

• Serving as a liaison with City departments

Constituent Services and Community Engagement

• Responding to constituent communications

• Collaborating with City agencies to resolve issues

• Participating in meetings with Neighborhood Organizations and City-related groups

• Attending external and public meetings alongside the Councilmember

• Building relationships and engaging with the community

Marketing & Communications

• Providing support in social media engagement

• Engaging with TV, news, radio, and print media

• Maintaining the office website

• Assisting with the distribution of marketing materials

• Crafting effective written communication for various purposes

Policy/Legislative Research

• Identifying issues and recommending strategies for district programs, policies, and legislation

• Monitoring legislation

• Drafting official statements on behalf of the office

• Collaborating with diverse populations on policy initiatives

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal communication skills, impressive attention to detail, and a proactive work approach. They should either have prior knowledge or a strong desire to learn the procedures of municipal government organizations while staying current on council and community developments. This position requires building strong connections with the district team, constituents, community members, and stakeholders.

The successful candidate should feel confident with:

• Building relationships within the community

• Advocating for the westside in policy and legislation

• Drafting official documents

• Working with diverse populations across race, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds

We are looking for a highly professional candidate who can bring enthusiasm, dedication, and a commitment to service in supporting Council Member Chris Hinds and the constituents of District 10.

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

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: None

About Everything Else

Job Profile

YA2245 City Council Aide

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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

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.

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