Vice President of Community Affairs

Developmental Pathways (DP) has an opportunity for a Vice President of Community Affairs to join our Executive Team. This is an executive-level position providing strategic leadership and oversight for Community Engagement and Public/Government Affairs functions. Specifically the role is focused on advancing issues affecting the disability community with a high degree of public-facing engagement and responsibility including:

• Oversight for legislative & policy work
• Representation at state community & company events
• Stakeholder engagement funders families community partners
• Ongoing community relationship building & advocacy

The Vice President of Community Affairs will focus on directing the community engagement department and initiatives including Mill Levy programming as well as overseeing the Director of Government Affairs and related disability policy and legislative research and advocacy. This role will collaborate closely with the communications team on public-affairs related communications projects campaigns public relations and fundraising strategies to broaden the impact of programs.

The environment is a hybrid work setting working as needed in our Aurora office and off-site locations. The position will require motor vehicle travel.

Application Deadline: Sunday July 12 2026 at 11:59 PM (MST)

About Developmental Pathways (DP)
Started in 1964 DP is a nonprofit agency serving more than 15000 individuals with disabilities and their families in Arapahoe Douglas and Elbert counties. We are a designated Case Management Agency (CMA) for long-term care services and are one of Colorados Community Centered Boards (CCB) connecting people to federal state county and private funding. We are also Colorados largest Early Intervention (EI) provider and help connect young children to essential resources serving the City of Aurora in addition. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities/delays by partnering to provide expertise support and advocacy in their pursuit of a meaningful life.

At DP we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We want to give you the ability to grow and do what you love. We are committed to creating an inclusive and dynamic work environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that values integrity innovation partnership and stewardship youve come to the right place!

Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $175k-$200k compensation commensurate on experience.

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Flexible work schedule
• Monthly remote work stipend
• 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Certified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Healthcare reimbursement and flexible spending plan
• Discounts on auto and homeowners insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Credit union membership
• Employer-paid training

You Belong!To learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversityvisit our website: degree in human services or related field Masters degree preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Serves as the executive leader and primary spokesperson for Community Engagement and Government Affairs aligning departmental strategy with overall organizational goals
• Partners closely with the CEO and executive team to set and execute strategic priorities initiatives and long-term growth plans
• Leads the development and execution of high-impact community programs partnerships and public policy strategies
• Ensures organizational readiness operational excellence and scalability for future growth and expansion
• Drives cross-functional collaboration and identifies key media advocacy and policy opportunities to advance organizational objectives
• Oversees all department operations including staffing performance management hiring coaching and resource allocation
• Manages budgeting financial forecasting and funding compliance in partnership with finance and board stakeholders
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships and represents the organization with board members legislators agencies and community partners
• Monitors legislative and policy developments advising executive leadership on risks opportunities and strategic responses
• Establishes policies ensures regulatory compliance and maintains transparent accurate reporting and decision-making processes

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