Community Engagement Coordinator

JOB LOCATION

Cityof AuroraColorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora were growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles or core values that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of:IntegrityRespect Professionalism andCustomer Service and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary for this position is $58487 - $73108 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is December 10th 2025. Please note the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists this position may be closed without notice.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will support the Aurora Police Departments Community Relations Section (CRS) in the areas of: program management community education volunteer recruitment and management and resource development. This position reports to the Community Relations Section Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the CRS Manager and other staff establish community engagement goals and objectives related to programming community education volunteerism and resource development.

• Create plan and manage community outreach initiatives/special events (Community Police Academy Faith & Blue Weekend holiday outreach etc.).

• Support APDs volunteer program (recruitment training volunteer utilization).

• Establish and build partnerships with organizations (businesses nonprofits schools) throughout the community.

• Represent the organization at events community meetings and networking opportunities.

• Initiate support and/or collaborate with staff volunteers and outside partners on emerging needs within the community.

• Creatively engage with community members businesses and partner agencies to educate stakeholder groups of APDs programs and support services.

• Support and collaborate with CRS units as needed to increase stakeholder participation educate the community of available programs/services and build relationships to advance the mission of CRS.

• Serve as an APD liaison for city-sponsored committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge skills and abilities may be considered.

Education:

• A bachelors degree in education social services nonprofit management or related field

Experience:

• Minimum three years experience in project management community outreach or volunteer recruitment/management.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid drivers license and insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has prior experience in community development/outreach.
• Is self-directed but can work collaboratively in a team environment with staff and volunteers.
• Experience working with several software programs including Word Excel PowerPoint and databases.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to identify outreach opportunities and communicate effectively with community partners.
• Has demonstrated experience in managing volunteer programs to include recruitment and recognition.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to set priorities and limits in order to accomplish tasks meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to the value of diversity equity and inclusion.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed to meet department needs.

Knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of neighborhood outreach program development public administration and local government structure and services

• Best practices related to community engagement through a lens of diversity equity and inclusion

• Small group facilitation community leadership development

• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage both community members and City staff/Council

• Personal computer with related software including word processing database and spreadsheet applications

Skills in:

• Strong interpersonal analytical organizational and public presentation skills

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees all levels of management including executive staff community members and elected officials.

• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations with diverse socioeconomic and multi-cultural groups

• Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.

• Effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work within budgets for outreach initiatives/special events.

• Analyze and compile technical information and reports

• Interpret and apply applicable laws ordinances and policies

• Ability to work and/or attend meetings on evenings and weekends.

• Creatively solve problems negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Medium work that involves moving no more than 50 pounds with or without assistance at a time. Frequency level: continuous - occurs more than 5.6 hours per shift and includes but not limited to:

  • sitting standing bending stooping walking

  • repetitive hand motion (such as typing)

  • hearing listening seeing talking reading

  • lifting up to 50 pounds

• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer terminal and other office equipment

• Vision for reading preparing and interpreting reports and data analysis

• Frequent speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and community members.

Work Environment:

• Works primarily indoors but may work outdoors assisting with a program or outreach events in varying weather conditions.

• Working at a computer for long periods of time.

• Receiving and responding to numerous phone calls text messages and emails daily.

• Use of personal vehicle for local travel outside of the office (less than 25% of the time).

• Participating in public gatherings for extended periods of time.

• Speaking and appearing publicly on behalf of the organization.

• Moving materials/supplies to and from events.

Equipment Used:

• Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email internet Word Excel and menu-driven databases.

• This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle cell phone tools etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex race age sexual orientation creed national origin disability or military status gender identity unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing Thorough Criminal Background Check and Employment References:
As a condition of employment all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.