Council Aide - District 13

About Our Job The Office of Councilmember-elect Sarah Parady is seeking a City Council Aide to support the constituent, policy, and community impact work across Council District 13 with excellent interpersonal communications skills and exceptional attention to detail. 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. Primary Job Duties include but are not limited to: 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 Organization and other city-related groups Attend external meetings, public meetings, project team meetings with the Councilmember Working directly and developing 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 Assistance in 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 Identifying issues and solutions particularly in advocating for district programs, policy, and legislation Track Legislation Drafting formal and official language on behalf of the office Working with racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse populations The budgeted amount for this position is $57,000-$63,000, annually. About You To be successful in this role, our candidate will have excellent interpersonal communications skills, exceptional attention to detail, and be a self-starter with a high work ethic. 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 members, and area stakeholders. Our ideal candidate will have: Strong organizational skills with managing deadlines and projects Ability to work off-site and after hours Experience using one or more of the following: Outlook Constant Contact Adobe Creative Suite or other design software We recognize your time is valuable, so please do not apply unless you meet the following required minimum qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing office administration and communications work in the public sector 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 a cover letter and resume. Upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab. Resume Cover letter 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 Unlimited Position Salary Range $54,699.00 - $90,253.00 Starting Pay $57,000 - $63,000/year, based on experience and education 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. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. Denver is the nation's top place to live, work, and play, and we need the best people working for the residents of Denver. People who want to make a difference; people who want to give back; people who want to be at the heart of this city and have a hand in creating our future. Equity, diversity and inclusion are cornerstones of our values at the City and County of Denver. We celebrate uniqueness and strive to be a world-class city where everyone matters. Join us! Be a part of the city that you love. #WhereDenverWorks For more information about our hiring process including ADA resources, assessments and testing, pre-employment, and onboarding, click here. For information about employee benefits, click here.

Salary : $57,000 - $63,000