Summary
Description
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The expected salary range for this position is $68,000.00 – $88,000.00. 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 1st month of start date
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
Location
In this position you will work on site at 200 W. 14th Ave, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80204. Office hours are 9:00AM – 5:00PM, in-person three (3) days a week and remote two (2) days a week during the off season; flexible schedule options are available with supervisor approval. Some evening and weekend work is required. During the election season the employee will work mostly in-person from 9:00AM – 5:00PM. During the election season the employee schedule may increase in person to meet community engagement goals.
Who We Are
The Office of the Clerk and Recorder’s (OCR) vision is a Denver where everyone can fully participate in the democratic process and civic life, marry whom they love, easily record and access county and municipal records, and rely on transparent and fair foreclosure processes. OCR serves Denverites through three divisions: Records and Public Trustee, Elections, and Administration, and is involved in state and local law and rulemaking for all the functions under its purview. Through these functions, OCR contributes to some of the most important aspects of Denverite’s lives: getting married, owning property, and participating in the democratic process.
The Division's
The Elections Division is responsible for conducting federal, state, city and county of Denver, and district elections that are fair, accurate, accessible, and transparent. The division is also charged with maintaining accurate voter registration and election records. The Records and Public Trustee Division is comprised of the Recordings and Marriages, Public Trustee, and City Clerk Departments.
The Administration Division is comprised of Communications and Marketing, Community Engagement, Finance, Technology, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, as well as the Office of the Deputy Clerk and Recorder. The Community Engagement Associate is one of three full-time staff in the Community Engagement division and reports to the Senior Strategic Advisor.
What You'll Do
The City and County of Denver has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Community Engagement Associate to serve in the Office of the Clerk & Recorder Paul D. López. Join our team of dedicated public servants in supporting residents across a variety of critical city and county functions. This role will support the following key areas of work:
- Community Engagement Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation/Reporting
- Attendance at Community Outreach Events
- Identifying and Managing Community Partnerships
- Program and Curriculum Development
- Presentation Development and Delivery
- Team Building & Collaboration
- Cross-Agency Support
- Training & Professional Development
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners, including nonprofit organizations, schools and universities, community groups and leaders, city agencies and employees, and elected officials
- Attend and support community outreach events that advance OCR’s mission; this includes staffing agency tables and booths to distribute information, answer questions, and register people to vote; developing and delivering external presentations on various topics; attending community meetings and planning sessions; and staffing Clerk López for official functions and speaking engagements
- Partner with the community engagement team to plan and deliver election-specific events such as townhalls, candidate forums, ballot parties, and other get out the vote initiatives
- Collaborate with OCR staff to identify the community engagement needs of various departments/divisions and opportunities for collaboration; contribute to the development of corresponding action plans
- Coordinate civic education and voter registration programming for young people ages 15-25 (high school and college); administer OCR’s High School Deputy Registrar Program
- Support OCR’s advisory committees (Acceso Spanish-Language Advisory Board and Election Advisory Commission); serve as the OCR liaison on the Auraria Voter Engagement Committee
- Work in partnership with the Senior Strategic Advisor to identify grant opportunities that advance OCR’s mission; explore the opportunity for a community grant program
- Support the tracking and documentation of community engagement activities and assist with measuring and evaluating the division’s outputs and outcomes
- Advise management on how departmental direction, policy actions, and communications may be perceived by the public and recommend strategies for improvement
- Contribute to the development of an annual community engagement work plan and corresponding goal
Competencies:
- Team-Oriented and Self-Aware: Ability to make colleagues feel welcome and valued, demonstrate empathy and patience, especially when navigating challenging situations. Actively listen and provide thoughtful input. Recognizes areas for personal growth and development and is receptive to feedback
- Relationship Building: Ability to connect genuinely with people from various backgrounds, building authentic relationships with peers, community members, elected officials, and others. Welcomes diverse perspectives and can handle discomfort when encountering unfamiliar viewpoints
- Conflict Management: Resolves conflicts and grievances constructively, minimizing negative impacts on relationships and team dynamics
- Customer Service: Engages with constituents and partners professionally, resolves issues promptly, and demonstrates strong product and service knowledge
- Problem Solving: Identifies issues, evaluates relevant information, applies sound judgment, and makes informed recommendations
- Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly, concisely, and persuasively, tailoring messages for the intended audience
What You’ll Bring
Our ideal candidate will some or all of the following:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Experience in community engagement
- Experience in program administration
- Experience in grant administration
Required Minimum Qualifications
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
- Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- Experience Requirement: Three (3) years’ experience performing full performance professional level duties within a specialized, functional area. (This does not include clerical experience.)
- 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. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
- License/Certifications: Must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance within the probationary period.
In order to be considered, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than March 25, 2025 at 11:59PM.
