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Community Engagement Specialist

Salary

$61,318.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EAACOMENGAGESPEC_ESW07.23.25

Department

Office of the Governor

Opening Date

07/23/2025

Closing Date

7/26/2025 11:59 AM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Please note: This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within Office of Community Engagement within Internal Operations in the Office of the Governor. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within the the Office of Community Engagement (Internal Operations) in the Office of the Governor will be accepted.

Department Information

Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, making housing more affordable and available, improving public safety, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Office of the Governor's staff includes budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling.

Description of Job

Department: Internal Operations

Position title: Senior Community Engagement Specialist

Summary of Functions: This position serves as the Community Outreach Specialist for the Governor’s Office of Internal Operations and is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Community Engagement and the Deputy Chief of Staff, to support the Governor’s robust community engagement plan across the state and provide support to the Governor’s communications team.

Roles and Responsibilities for the Office of Community Engagement (70%)

+ Assists the Deputy Director of Community Engagement in planning and executing high-profile events for the Governor’s Office, including but not limited to: statewide listening tours, State of the State, Celebrate Colorado, cultural celebrations, etc.

+ Coordinates with the Governor’s scheduling team and event organizers to schedule community events, when approved, for the Governor’s attendance.

+ In coordination with the Director of Advance and Rural Outreach and scheduling team, plan press/outreach trips outside the Denver-Metro area for the Governor

+ Assists with the execution of the Governor’s bill signing tour in conjunction with the scheduling, legislative and communications teams.

+ Assists the Deputy Director of Community Engagement in coordinating the logistics of earned media events

+ Staffing the Governor and Lt. Governor at community events as needed.

+ Manages Community Engagement intern cohorts.

+ Creates the Community Engagement Newsletter.

+ Maintain and contribute to a community engagement database that includes stakeholders, community members and local elected officials.

+ Research upcoming community events and maintain a community engagement calendar.

+ Attend scheduling meetings to provide input on community events.

Administrative Support for the Deputy Director of Community Engagement (30%)

+ Assists the Deputy Director of Community Engagement in coordinating the Governor’s meetings and special events including but not limited to sending out invitations and reminders, identifying the location, setting up the event and breaking down, etc.

+ Scheduling meetings with community leaders in targeted constituency groups.

Organizational Relationships: This position directly reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Deputy Director of Community Engagement.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimal Qualifications:

+ Minimum two years experience in volunteer management, community engagement relations, project management, community organizing or other related areas.

+ Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, delegate, and to create systems and processes.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.

+ Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally.

+ Works well under pressure.

+ Strong relationship management skills with community interactions.

+ Experience in and/or working with diverse constituencies and communities of color desired.

+ Additional language skills desired but not required.

+ Create content with accessibility in mind.

+ Create alternatives for any media content, such as alternative text, captions, and audio descriptions.

+ Use content authoring and publishing platforms that support accessibility.

+ Partner with colleagues and team members to prioritize accessibility in content production.

Expected Annual Travel: Frequent instate travel

Conditions of employment:must be current employed within the Office of Community Engagement, Internal Operations, within Office of the Governor.

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

+ Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

+ Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

+ 12 paid holidays per year

+ Medical and dental plans

+ State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary

+ Choice of 2 retirement plans

+ 401K and 457 plans

+ State paid Short Term Disability coverage

+ Additional optional life and disability plans

+ Credit Union Membership

+ RTD pass

+ Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

Inclusion and Belonging

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success , and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Senior Human Resources Director) at [email protected].

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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