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 1,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

The Denver Clerk & Recorder, an independently elected office held by the Honorable Paul D. Lopez, performs the legally mandated duties of a clerk and recorder in Colorado, encompassing the City Clerk, County Recorder, Public Trustee, and Chief Elections Official functions.  

Our mission is to serve the people of Denver by providing accessible, reliable, and secure civic services. 

The Denver Clerk & Recorder is committed to providing accessible, equitable, reliable, and secure services to the people of Denver. We strive to ensure every community member can fully participate in elections, exercise their right to marry, easily access public records, and navigate essential processes with confidence.

For more information, visit the Denver Clerk & Recorder’s website at DenverClerkAndRecorder.org

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 $90,000.00 - $100,000.00/year, based on experience and education.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which includes but is not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 13 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The Denver Clerk & Recorder’s office is located at 200 W. 14th Ave., immediately south of the City & County Building. Office hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dependent on business needs, some roles have remote work and flexible schedule options with manager approval.

What You’ll Do

The Denver Clerk & Recorder (DCR) is seeking to hire a Communications & Community Engagement Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications and community outreach initiatives that advance the agency's mission. This role ensures consistent and values-aligned messaging and leverages data-informed strategies to expand community reach. The Specialist cultivates trust-based relationships with advisory board members, community partners, media representatives, and key stakeholders — delivering transparent, equity-centered public messaging to advance the agency’s work. Central to this role is the design and implementation of culturally responsive civic education programming and inclusive outreach strategies that elevate participation among historically underrepresented communities. The Specialist also oversees large-scale civic events from conception to execution and continuously strengthens program impact and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and execution of the agency's strategic communications and community engagement plan in partnership with the Communications & Community Engagement Manager.
• Produces compelling, equity-informed content — including reports, presentations, program curricula, brochures, and annual reports — synthesizing complex information into clear, accessible narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Ensures consistent and values-aligned messaging across all platforms. Advises data-driven social media strategies that amplify key initiatives, expand community reach, and leverage current industry trends to deepen civic engagement.
• Cultivates strong, trust-based relationships with media representatives, community partners, and key stakeholders. Delivers timely, transparent, and equity-informed public messaging that upholds the agency's integrity and public trust.
• Develops and implements inclusive, equity-centered outreach strategies that elevate civic participation among historically underrepresented communities.
• Designs culturally responsive programming — including ballot parties, mock elections, and voter education workshops — while building strategic partnerships with City Council members, nonprofits, schools, and community leaders to advance citywide equity and inclusion goals.
• Oversees end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale civic events and initiatives.
• Implements data-driven tracking systems to monitor engagement metrics, evaluate program performance, and continuously refine outreach strategies for greater community impact.
• Leads the agency’s external advisory committees to ensure strong support, effective advocacy, and ongoing feedback to strengthen DCR’s work.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for positive, energetic, creative, and solutions-oriented individual who is deeply committed to equity and community empowerment — and who thrive when working across multiple projects while continuously growing in each area of responsibility. The ideal candidates bring experience in strategic communications, partnership development, and community engagement, with a demonstrated ability to produce compelling community-centered messaging. Candidates must also possess genuine passion for building inclusive civic spaces and meaningful connections with diverse communities.
 

In addition, we are looking for someone who has some or all the ideal qualifications:

• Ability to communicate with clarity, authenticity, and cultural sensitivity across diverse audiences and platforms
• Self-directed and takes initiative and executes responsibilities with integrity
• Passionate about elevating underrepresented stories and advancing equitable access to information for all community members
• Effectively anticipates emerging community needs, centers marginalized perspectives, and remains attuned to evolving social and civic trends
• Committed to community-centered work, transparency, and partnership/collaboration
• A strong communicator with strong written and verbal skills, empathy, and an awareness of inclusive language practices
• Advances the mission of the Denver Clerk & Recorder through an equity lens and in service of all constituents
• Proven ability to collaborate meaningfully within and across diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Skilled at managing multiple projects simultaneously with exceptional skills; ability to problem-solve, and a consistent commitment to meet internal deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and the Adobe Creative Suite — including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator — with the ability to leverage these tools in service of compelling, community-focused storytelling

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of full performance, professional level experience performing marketing and/or public relations functions including research and analysis, developing public announcements and publications, and developing marketing and/or public relations strategies.
• 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.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Required Application Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Application Deadline

This posting is expected to stay open until June 11th. Please submit your application as soon as possible no later than June 11th at 11:59 p.m. MST.

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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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