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. The salary range for this position is $82,540.00 - $136,191.00/year. Our starting hiring range is $82,540.00 - $122,779.00/year, based on experience and education.

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
• 140 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

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) is creating an economy that works for everyone. We work to ensure the success of Denver’s economy is shared by our residents, businesses, and neighborhoods – because everyone deserves the opportunity to build a future. We do this through multiple divisions: Denver Workforce Development, Neighborhood Equity & Stabilization (NEST), Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO), and Business Development, Innovation & Global (BIG). 

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 four 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 marketing and communications, including community outreach.

We are seeking an experienced and government-relationship-building professional to serve as Assistant Director of Governmental and External Affairs. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Assistant Director of Governmental and External Affairs will represent the City and County of Denver, working closely with City Council and Denver’s neighborhood districts.

As Assistant Director of Governmental and External Affairs you will be responsible for representing DEDO, and its executive leadership, regarding legislative affairs and community engagement. A successful candidate will be able on day 1 to engage with and create positive relationships across City Council, agencies, and with key stakeholders. This role navigates complex subject matter through associated communications 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 policies and