What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Coordinator position at State of Colorado?
Position Title: Community Engagement Coordinator
Hiring Salary: $50,000 annuallyDepartment: Internal Operations
FLSA Classification: Exempt (not overtime eligible)
Organizational Relationships: This position directly reports to the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Community Engagement Manager.
Expected Annual Travel: Frequent instate travel
Summary of Functions: This position serves as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Governor’s Office of Internal Operations and is responsible for supporting the Community Engagement Manager - Outreach & Event Planning and the Deputy Chief of Staff, to support the Governor’s robust community engagement plan across the state and provide support to the Governor’s communications team.
Roles and Responsibilities for the Office of Community Engagement (70%)
Establish and maintain a community engagement database that includes stakeholders, community members and local electeds.
Assists the Community Engagement Manager in coordinating the logistics of earned media events
Assists the Community Engagement Manager in coordinating the Governor’s meetings including but not limited to sending out invitations and reminders, identifying the location, setting up the event and breaking down, etc.
Research upcoming community events and maintain a community engagement calendar.
Coordinates with the Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s scheduling teams and event organizers to schedule community events, when approved, for their attendance.
In coordination with the Director of Advance and scheduling team, plan press/outreach trips outside the Denver-Metro area for the Governor
Staffing the Governor and Lt. Governor at community events as needed.
Attend scheduling meetings to provide input on community events.
Manages Community Engagement intern cohorts
Creates the Community Engagement Newsletter
Administrative Support for the Community Engagement Manager (30%)
Assist Deputy Press Secretary in logistics and set up for press conferences.
Scheduling meetings for the Community Engagement Manager with community leaders in targeted constituency groups.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred minimum one year experience in volunteer management, community engagement relations, project management, community organizing or other related areas.
Project management skills: ability to multitask, problem-solve, prioritize, delegate, and to create systems and processes.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities, and able to react and adjust quickly to changing conditions.
Excellent communication skills; able to communicate effectively and articulately in writing and orally.
Works well under pressure.
Strong relationship management skills with community interactions.
Experience in and/or working with diverse constituencies and communities of color desired.
Additional language skills desired but not required.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.
The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:
Medical, dental and vision plan coverage - including extensive prescription drug coverage (many preventive medications covered at no cost)*.
Health Savings Account (with state contribution) when electing HDHP medical coverage*.
Wellness programs - participation can reduce employee premiums*.
Short-term and optional long-term disability coverage*.
Life and Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance*.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML).
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Welcome Aboard Program - July 1, 2023.pdf
Retirement benefits** - including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401(k) and 457 plans - https://www.copera.org/
Hybrid work arrangements.
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Discount Program.
Training and professional development opportunities, including reduced college tuition through CSU Global (contact CSU Global for latest offerings).
Access to the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP): offers confidential mental health counseling, professional coaching, employee mediation, 24/7 crisis support.
Free RTD EcoPass to all eligible State Employees.
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility.
*To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit the state’s benefits portal: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.
**For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), see COPERA for details: https://www.copera.org/member-contribution-rates
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
ADAAA Accommodations
The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.
Salary : $50,000
