Hybrid Denver City Council Aide | District 8 presso 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 Friday, August 29. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Friday, August 29 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

This is a limited, at-will position with an expected end date of December 1, 2025, with the potential to be extended.

Location & Schedule

This is primarily an in-person role. In this position, you can expect to work on-site at the District 8 Office five days per week.

Please note this position requires regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The office of City Councillwoman Shontel M. Lewis, District 8, is seeking a Limited 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 environment.

This is an at-will and limited-term position with an expected end date of December 1, 2025, with the potential to be extended. Please note this position requires regular work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends.

More information about Councilwoman Lewis and District 8 can be found on City Council’s webpage.

As a City Council Aide, you will perform:

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

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate is either familiar with, or has a desire to learn, how 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.

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 programs:

  • Outlook

  • Constant Contact

  • Adobe Creative Suite or other design software

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

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

Position Type

Limited (Fixed Term)

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 - $96,782.00

Target Pay

$65,000/year - $70,000/year

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.

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