Community Engagement Coordinator
Community Engagement Coordinator
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USD 58400 - 58400
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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 Governors 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 needsExpected Annual Travel:Frequent instate travel
Summary of Functions:This position serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Governors Office of Internal Operations and is responsible for supporting the Deputy Director of Community Engagement with the implementation of the Governors robust community engagement and outreach plan across the state.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist the Community Engagement team in executing high-profile events for the Governors 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 Governors 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 Governors 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 Governors attendance and assists in coordinating the Governors 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 Governors 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 $50000 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: and Belonging
The State of Colorado believes thatequity 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
Please submit an online application for this position at 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
