Marketing and Communications Specialist | Denver Clerk and Recorder

City and County of Denver; Avenue (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Health, dental, vision

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

City and County of Denver seeks a Communications Lead for the Clerk and Recorder’s Office to manage social media, visual storytelling, and proactive public relations. You’ll craft newsletters, coordinate campaigns, and maintain brand and equity standards.

The role requires a four-year track record in marketing or PR, a Bachelor’s degree, strong design skills, and comfort with media relations. Hybrid work is offered; residency in or near Colorado is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or related field.
• Four (4) years of full-performance marketing/public relations experience.
• Driver’s license at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Lead social media strategy and content across agency platforms.
• Develop visuals including infographics and short-form video.
• Draft press releases, media statements, talking points, and pitches.

Skills

Social media strategy

Graphic design

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Writing

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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.

Application Deadline and Required Materials This job posting will accept applications until 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 28. We kindly request that you submit a resume and cover letter with your application materials. Please be prepared to upload a sample of your recent marketing or communications work. This does not need to be a full portfolio, and you are not expected to create new materials for this application.

What We Offer

• 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

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $86,634/year - $105,000/year, based on experience.

Location & Hybrid Schedule

This position follows a hybrid work model, with a minimum of three onsite days per week at the Denver Clerk and Recorder Offices (200 West 14th Ave, Denver). Remote work must be performed within the state of Colorado.

Who We Are

The Denver Clerk and Recorder’s (DCR) Office, led by the Honorable Paul D. López, is an independently elected agency serving the residents of Denver. We embody multiple civic functions, acting as the City Clerk, County Recorder, Public Trustee, and Chief Elections Official, within a single office. Our responsibilities include administering elections, preserving and providing public records, managing land transactions and foreclosures, and issuing marriage and civil union licenses. Our mission is clear: to serve the people of Denver by providing accessible, reliable, and secure civic services. This commitment guides everything we do, ensuring democracy, marriage equality, transparent record access, and fair processes are fundamental rights for all Denverites. By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in upholding Denver’s democratic principles and delivering essential public services with integrity, innovation, and compassion. Learn more about the Office of the Clerk and Recorder by visiting our website.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Lead the strategy, design, and execution of social media content across all agency platforms, ensuring messaging is accurate, engaging, accessible, and aligned with DCR’s brand.
• Develop and manage visual storytelling initiatives, including graphics, infographics, brand visuals, short‑form video, and other creative content that communicates complex civic topics clearly and effectively.
• Serve as a primary public relations partner for the agency by drafting press releases, media statements, talking points, and proactive story pitches.
• Collaborate with leadership to craft agency newsletters, internal communications, and major public‑facing announcements.
• Support and at times lead media relations, including responding to inquiries, preparing briefing materials, coordinating interviews, and maintaining strong relationships with reporters and community partners.
• Assist with or manage crisis and emergency communications by developing responsive messaging, supporting media coordination, and ensuring timely, accurate public updates.
• Develop and refine marketing collateral for digital, print, and community‑based channels to increase awareness of DCR programs and civic engagement opportunities.
• Partner with Elections, Recording, and Public Trustee units to support major initiatives, campaigns, and community outreach efforts through consistent, strategic communications.
• Uphold Denver’s brand and accessibility standards, ensuring all materials reflect equity, clarity, and community‑centered design.

What You’ll Bring

You will succeed in this role if you:

• Have deep experience in social media strategy and execution, including developing content plans, creating platform‑specific assets, analyzing engagement data, and adapting quickly to digital trends.
• Bring strong graphic design expertise, with the ability to produce polished, accessible visuals — from infographics to video snippets — that simplify complex civic processes and elevate the Clerk & Recorder’s brand.
• Are fluent in creative tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro), or similar platforms, and enjoy experimenting with new technologies and formats.
• Communicate clearly and confidently through writing, crafting high‑quality newsletters, press releases, talking points, and multimedia messaging tailored to diverse audiences.
• Approach collaboration with enthusiasm by contributing ideas, supporting teammates, sharing constructive feedback, and helping deliver high‑impact communications across the agency.
• Are comfortable working directly with media, supporting message development, and helping shape DCR’s public voice in both proactive and fast‑moving situations.
• Can work effectively with an independently elected and highly visible elected public official and operate with a high-level of professional integrity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equity, accessibility, and community‑centered design in every piece of content you create.
• Bring bilingual skills (highly preferred), which strengthen our ability to serve Denver’s diverse residents and expand the reach of our communications.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field (which may include Journalism or Public Relations)

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.

Licensure/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

About Everything Else

Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $86,634.00 - $142,947.00 Target Pay $86,634/year - $105,000/year, based on experience

Agency Clerk & Recorder's Office Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re‑deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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 [e-mail] with three business days’ notice.

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