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This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Sunday, May 10. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, May 10 at 11:59 PM.
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $74,276/year - $82,000/year, based on experience. This is an at-will position.
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 an in-person role. You can expect to work on-site at the City and County of Denver Building in downtown Denver. This position may require work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
The office of Councilmember Chris Hinds is seeking a Senior Council Aide with prior experience working directly for or providing services to an elected official, government agency, or other public-facing organization.
More information about Councilmember Chris Hinds and District 10’s projects, priorities, and values can be found on District 10’s webpage.
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 a Senior City Council Aide, you will be responsible for:
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 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
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
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
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
May supervise lower-level staff in the council member office
Spearhead process improvement activities, including identifying ways to attract and engage additional District 10 constituents and stakeholders.
Evaluate various technologies to identify how technology changes could better serve the people of District 10.
Our ideal candidate is either familiar with, or has a desire to learn, the inner workings of 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.
Additionally, our ideal candidate will have:
Prior experience working with racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse populations
Policy analyst and/or public affairs experience
The successful candidate should feel confident with:
Building relationships within the community
Advocating for constituents in policy and legislation
Drafting official documents
Working with diverse populations across race, language, and socioeconomic backgrounds
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
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.
License/Certifications: None
Job Profile
YA2246 City Council Aide SeniorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$74,276.00 - $122,555.00Target Pay
$74,276/year - $82,000/year, based on experienceAgency
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