Community Engagement Coordinator

JOB LOCATION

13347 E Montview Blvd Aurora, Colorado 80045-7206

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary for this position is $58,487 - $73,108 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is December 10th, 2025. Please note, the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine a qualified pool of applicants exists, this position may be closed without notice.

The Community Engagement Coordinator will support the Aurora Police Department’s Community Relations Section (CRS) in the areas of: program management, community education, volunteer recruitment and management, and resource development. This position reports to the Community Relations Section Manager.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the CRS Manager and other staff, establish community engagement goals and objectives related to programming, community education, volunteerism, and resource development.

• Create, plan, and manage community outreach initiatives/special events (Community Police Academy, Faith & Blue Weekend, holiday outreach, etc.).

• Support APD’s volunteer program (recruitment, training, volunteer utilization).

• Establish and build partnerships with organizations (businesses, nonprofits, schools) throughout the community.

• Represent the organization at events, community meetings, and networking opportunities.

• Initiate, support, and/or collaborate with staff, volunteers, and outside partners on emerging needs within the community.

• Creatively engage with community members, businesses, and partner agencies to educate stakeholder groups of APD’s programs and support services.

• Support and collaborate with CRS units as needed to increase stakeholder participation, educate the community of available programs/services, and build relationships to advance the mission of CRS.

• Serve as an APD liaison for city-sponsored committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

 

Education: 

• A bachelor’s degree in education, social services, nonprofit management or related field

Experience: 

• Minimum three years’ experience in project management, community outreach, or volunteer recruitment/management.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

• Valid driver’s license and insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has prior experience in community development/outreach.
• Is self-directed but can work collaboratively in a team environment with staff and volunteers.
• Experience working with several software programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to identify outreach opportunities and communicate effectively with community partners.
• Has demonstrated experience in managing volunteer programs to include recruitment and recognition.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to set priorities and limits in order