Northwest Denver Community Connector

denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The City and County of Denver is seeking a Northwest Denver Community Connector to build relationships, engage residents, and advance active living initiatives through CALC.

In this grant-funded full-time role with DOTI's OCBE, you will promote equity, plan events, support Safe Routes to School, and deliver program results while spending significant time in community settings across Northwest Denver.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in community engagement, built environment, and/or physical activity promotion with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Strong connections to Northwest Denver neighborhoods (Sunnyside, Chaffee Park, Globeville, Elyria Swansea, Sun Valley, Lincoln).
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and administration in public health, government, or nonprofit settings.
• Spanish or other non-English language proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead community engagement and outreach programs in Northwest Denver, building relationships and supporting community‑driven solutions and priorities for active living and neighborhood health.
• Plan and deliver CALC engagement and programming goals, including coalition meetings, trainings, volunteer recruitment/coordination, communications, and program evaluation.
• Support DOTI's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs in NW CALC areas through education, data collection, policy development, parent and community organizing, and other actions outlined in the SRTS plan.
• Provide strategic guidance to DOTI project/program managers for equitable public outreach planning and implementation.
• Write progress reports and develop grant deliverables, including quarterly progress summaries, program evaluations, sustainability plans, and other grant tasks.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship-building

Equity & inclusion

Spanish language proficiency

Job description

About Our Job

This is a limited, grant-funded position with an expected end date of June 30, 2028, and the potential to be extended.

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 competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $60,064 - $79,000/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 + 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 & Schedule

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. In this position you can expect to work three (3) days in office. For your in-office days, you can expect to work on-site at the Wellington Webb Building, 201 W Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-side days.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI's Commitment to Equity:

DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI's culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, (4) Deliver Results

The Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI)'s Office of Community & Business Engagement (OCBE) is actively seeking a Northwest Denver Community Connector. This position will work full-time with the Denver Community Active Living Coalition ( www.denvercalc.org ) program, focusing engagement efforts in Northwest (NW) Denver. This is a grant program that leads and facilitates a range of small projects, events, and activities to promote active transportation and community health. Denver CALC works with partners and residents to make it easier, safer, and more fun to walk, roll, bike, take transit, and play in Denver.

The Community Connector is a:

• Relationship-builder for Northwest Denver neighborhoods
• Communicator between DOTI and Northwest Denver residents
• Role model for equity and inclusion
• Service-based steward who will spend at least 40% of their work time in community settings (in-person, virtual, or phone)

Specifically, in this position you will:

• Lead community engagement and outreach programs in Northwest Denver, building relationships and supporting community-driven solutions and priorities for active living and neighborhood health
• Plan and deliver citywide CALC engagement and programming goals, including coalition meetings, trainings, volunteer recruitment and coordination, communications, and program evaluation
• Support DOTI's Safe Routes to School ( denvergov.org/srts ) programs in the NW CALC areas through education and encouragement efforts, data collection, policy development, parent and community organizing, and other actions outlined in the SRTS Action Plan and/or determined by local program partners
• Provide strategic guidance to DOTI project/program managers and staff for equitable public outreach planning and implementation to increase opportunities for authentic community engagement
• Write progress reports and developing grant deliverables, including quarterly progress summaries, program evaluation reports, sustainability plans, and other grant tasks as assigned by the CALC Program Manager

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least five years of experience in community engagement, built environment, and/or physical activity promotion (can include volunteer or paid experience) with a strong understanding and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• History living, working, engaging, or having strong connections to Northwest Denver neighborhoods (especially Sunnyside, Chaffee Park, Globeville, Elyria Swansea, Sun Valley, Lincoln
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and administration, with public health, governmental, or organizational settings.
• Spanish or other non-English language profi