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Communications & Public Affairs II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Golden, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
21 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Responsible for performing intermediate level marketing communications and public relations activities. Builds working relationships with the media the community and businesses both internally and externally.
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/01/26Division:
Clerk and Recorder DivisionManagement Level:
Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
TheCommunity Engagement Coordinatoris responsible for facilitating and coordinating a robust community relations strategy with a particular focus on building relationships with community partners civic engagement community outreach and engaging Jefferson County residents. TheCoordinatorwill reach out to community members and create opportunities for them to engage and be a part of our civic fabric. This role will be crucial to increasing community trust and involving Jeffco residents in defining the countys future. The work will focus on engagement around county elections as well as several other front-facing county services. The Community Engagement Coordinator will work to develop and implement initiatives that increase accessibility and transparency with a focus on practices that promote equity diversity and inclusion.This position must protect privacy and confidentiality.
Schedule:This position is largely a 4-day workweek with 10-hr days but requires a flexible schedule with some weekend and evening work as community events require. During some parts of the year up to one day a week of remote work may be available. This position will require occasional work outside of the standard 4-day 10-hour schedule to support community events outreach activities and other operational needs throughout the year.
Hiring Range: 60000 - 70000 USD Annual
Benefits:Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more. For more informationsee ourTotal Rewards summary.
Essential Duties
- Develop and implement community engagement strategies that increase voter education registration and turnout as well as understanding of and participation in Clerk and Recorder services.
- Establish and develop strong relationships and alliances with community groups schools government education corporations nonprofit entities and other organizations to be a key partner in the civic life of Jefferson County. This includes strengthening existing relationships with partners to identify new ways of working together.
- Independently organizeoutreachevents meetings and initiatives includingidentifyingopportunities arranginglogistics andmanagingstaffing.
- Recruit train coordinate and manages a robust group of volunteers election workers partners and other passionate community members who help maximize our impact.
- Physically attendand workslocalevents including evenings and weekends as needed. This includes conducting voter registration and providing accurate nonpartisan information about Colorado elections at community events and tabling opportunities.
- Promote public trust in elections and the Clerks office by supporting transparent accurate and timely outreach and education.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other divisions as well as other counties to align and amplify engagement efforts.
- Identifyand remove barriers to participation including language transportation digital access cultural and economic barriers.
- Manage stakeholder databases outreach lists and engagement tracking systems to support strategic communication and relationship management.
- Collectsanalyzes and maintains data to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and inform future program development.
- Represent the Clerks Office atpartner meetings and community gatherings sharing resources andidentifyingopportunities for collaboration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.
Minimal Qualifications:
- Experience: A minimum of three years of experience in communityorganizing/engagementor related experience;
- Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent
- Or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Three to five years of communityorganizing/engagementexperience
- Knowledge of and experience working within Jefferson Countys neighborhoods and community groups
- Experience in civics democracy elections or a related field
- Bilingual ability in Spanishstrongly preferred
- Experience and comfort engaging community members in various formats including one on one small groups and public settings
- Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to stakeholders with diverse backgrounds in a variety of professional to informal settings
Education:
Bachelors DegreeExperience:
Work Experience: Minimum two yearsCertifications:
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