What are the responsibilities and job description for the Denver City Council Aide | District 7 | City Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez position at 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 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 26. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 PM.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this role is between $60,064/year - $70,000/year, based on experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include, but are not limited to:
Please note that this is an at-will position.
Location & Schedule
This is an in-person role. In this role, you can expect to work on-site at the City and County of Denver Building in downtown Denver. You may be required to work some after-hours meetings occasionally.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
The Office of Council Member Flor Alvidrez is currently seeking a highly professional City Council Aide to provide comprehensive support for constituent, policy, and community impact initiatives within Council District 7. 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 Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez and District 7’s projects, priorities, and values can be found on District 7’s webpage.
Key responsibilities for the City Council Aide role include:
Administrative Activities
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:
Required Minimum Qualifications
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
$60,064.00 - $99,105.00
Target Pay
$60,064/year - $70,000/year, based on experience
Agency
City Council
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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 Jobs@Denvergov.org 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.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
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 11:59 PM on Sunday, April 26. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, April 26 at 11:59 PM.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this role is between $60,064/year - $70,000/year, based on experience. 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
Please note that this is an at-will position.
Location & Schedule
This is an in-person role. In this role, you can expect to work on-site at the City and County of Denver Building in downtown Denver. You may be required to work some after-hours meetings occasionally.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
The Office of Council Member Flor Alvidrez is currently seeking a highly professional City Council Aide to provide comprehensive support for constituent, policy, and community impact initiatives within Council District 7. 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 Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez and District 7’s projects, priorities, and values can be found on District 7’s webpage.
Key responsibilities for the City Council Aide role include:
Administrative Activities
- Managing Councilmember calendars
- Handling budget documentation
- Taking thorough meeting notes and providing follow-up
- Serving as a liaison with City departments
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
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
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
$60,064.00 - $99,105.00
Target Pay
$60,064/year - $70,000/year, based on experience
Agency
City Council
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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 Jobs@Denvergov.org 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.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Salary : $60,064 - $99,105