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Marketing and Communications Staff - City Councilmember Shontel Lewis District 8

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About Our Job

Who We Are

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $58,656 – $66,981/year based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement plan
  • 132 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
  • A “flexible” Wellness Day has been approved in support of employee wellness and engagement for city employees. All civilian, and benefit qualified employees are eligible to use this day with manager approval and it must be used by Dec. 31, 2025 as it will not roll over into the new year.


Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work in-person 3 days per week with occasional evening events based on operational needs.

What You'll Do

The Office of Councilmember Shontel Lewis, representing City Council District 8, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Communications and Marketing professional. This is a full-time, at-will position that requires flexibility, including evenings and weekends as needed.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. This individual will demonstrate a strong work ethic, the capacity to manage multiple priorities, and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role encompasses key responsibilities in communications, event and project coordination, constituent services, and administrative support.

The Communications and Marketing Staff member for City Council District 8 will demonstrate strong time management, the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, and the leadership skills necessary to excel in the following areas:

  • Create, develop, and manage marketing content across various platforms, including social media, online channels, print materials, newsletters, direct mail, and other multimedia formats
  • Prepare presentations and visual materials for both internal staff use and for the Councilwoman
  • Plan, coordinate, and attend community events; promote public engagement opportunities
  • Develop and execute communication and marketing campaigns
  • Draft and distribute press releases and media advisories to local media outlets, newsrooms, and respond to public inquiries
  • Oversee and edit visual content, including photography and video production, for informational, promotional, and creative purposes
  • Write, edit, and publish content for digital platforms, including websites, videos, social media, and email campaigns
  • Optimize social media content for search engine visibility and audience engagement
  • Produce engaging, informative, and inspiring content across multiple digital platforms to enhance community outreach
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Councilmember or management


What You'll Bring

A positive, professional attitude and a commitment to serving the community are essential, as the role often requires shifting priorities to meet the needs of constituents and the District.

Required Minimum Qualifications

  • Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
  • Experience Requirement: None
  • Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.


To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter


Application Deadline:

This position is expected to stay open until February 28, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

YM3042 Marketing and Communications Staff

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 - $96,782.00

Starting Pay

$58,656 - $66,981/ year based on experience and education

Agency

City Council

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact [email protected] with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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