Northwest Denver Community Engagement Catalyst

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

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.