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Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary

$58,400.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EAACECOORDINATOR_ESW07.31.25

Department

Office of the Governor

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/15/2025 5:00 PM 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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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, Community Engagement

Position title: Community Engagement Coordinator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: This is a hybrid position, working in office at least 3 days per week - specific schedule is determined by supervisor based on departmental needs

Expected Annual Travel: Frequent instate travel

Summary of Functions: This position serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Governor’s Office of Internal Operations and is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Community Engagement with the implementation of the Governor’s robust community engagement and outreach plan across the state.

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Assist the Community Engagement team in 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.

+ Assist the Deputy Director of Community Engagement in developing and maintaining relationships with community partners through: research and awareness of community organizations and their programs, targeted outreach dependent on office initiatives and goals, and scheduling meetings with community leaders in various constituency groups, all in order to increase awareness and support of the Governor’s agenda.

+ Maintain a comprehensive community engagement calendar of upcoming community events and meetings that may be of interest to the Administration.

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

+ Assist the Deputy Director of Community Engagement in representing the Governor’s Office in community events across the state.

+ Assist in the monthly publication of the Community Engagement Newsletter and in maintaining the newsletter contact list.

+ Assist in managing the Community Engagement intern cohorts

+ Coordinate with internal teams and event organizers to schedule community events for the Governor’s attendance, and assists 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.

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

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

+ Special projects as assigned.

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

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimal Qualifications:

+ Minimum one year 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.

Conditions of Employment: Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment and reside in Colorado once employed.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

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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