About Our Job

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. Our starting hiring range is $86,634.00 - $104,000.00/year, based on experience and education.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include 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 + 12 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 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 on site at least three days a week at the Wellington E. Webb Building- 201 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202.

This position will require attending off-site community, City Council, and external stakeholder meetings after hours, and some weekends, on a weekly basis.  

What You’ll Do

Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO) serves to support Denver’s businesses, employers, and workforce, creating shared prosperity and sustained economic growth. DEDO has sharpened its focus and enhanced alignment across divisions, ensuring its work is centered on the premise that quality jobs are the most powerful tool to create better outcomes for Denverites. DEDO accomplishes this by making Denver a place that is easy to do business with, fostering job creation, and building an economy that works for everyone. DEDO helps residents gain the skills, training, and credentials needed to secure quality jobs while also supporting, growing, and recruiting local employers.

DEDO’s work aligns with city priorities including the Vibrant Denver and Family-Friendly initiatives:

• Growing, strengthening, and supporting Denver’s small businesses
• Revitalizing and investing in Denver’s downtown economy
• Ensuring Denver residents have access to high-quality jobs as well as training and development opportunities
• Making it easier to do business with and in the City and County of Denver
• Supporting economic growth while implementing anti-displacement strategies
• Fostering and supporting a dynamic innovation and entrepreneurial sector
• Recruiting employers from outside markets

DEDO’s Executive Office is dedicated to advancing operational effectiveness and customer service, advancing its programs and initiatives, and creating an economy the works for everyone. Key activities include supporting DEDO’s three operating divisions in achieving their missions, establishing DEDO’s goals, objectives, and performance/forecasting metrics; establishing, monitoring, and enforcing allocated budget; policy development and direction; and communications, including community outreach.

We are seeking an experienced and government-relationship-building professional to serve as Manager of Policy and Strategic Projects. Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Communications, the Manager of Policy and Strategic Projects will play an instrumental role at DEDO and represent the City and County of Denver, working closely with City Council and Denver’s neighborhood districts.

As the Manager of Policy and Strategic Projects you will be responsible for representing DEDO, and oftentimes its executive leadership, regarding legislative affairs and community engagement. A successful candidate will be able to quickly and seamlessly engage with and create positive relationships across City Council, agencies, and with key stakeholders ensuring that messaging and communications aligns with DEDO priorities and overall communication strategies. This role navigates complex subject matter to achieve DEDO’s priorities ensuring the agency is following all requirements and protocols, including federal and state regulations, Denver Revised Municipal Code and fiscal rules, and Departmental