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.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting pay range for this position is $68,773 - $91,124, depending on experience. 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, 1 Wellness Day, 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 supports a hybrid workplace model. The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency require 3 days in office at the Wellington Webb Municipal Building.
The Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency’s (CASR) vision is to build a carbon pollution free, sustainable, and resilient Denver for all. Guided by science and shaped by community input, CASR delivers bold solutions through policies, programs, and capital projects that reduce emissions, advance environmental justice, and strengthen climate resilience. Our portfolio includes beneficial electrification, energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage, climate adaptation, community resilience, nature-based solutions, natural resource conservation, embodied carbon, waste reduction and diversion, communications, community engagement, and workforce development—all with a strong focus on equity. This work is driving measurable progress toward a healthier, more sustainable Denver for generations to come.
As the Marketing and Communications Associate you will support communications and marketing efforts that advance climate action, sustainability, and equity in the City and County of Denver. In this role, you will help develop and distribute content across digital channels and public-facing materials. The ideal candidate is an organized, creative communicator who can translate complex topics into clear, engaging content and collaborate with program staff to increase engagement with Denver’s climate initiatives.
Specifically, in this position you will:
Execute communications and marketing campaigns by developing campaign elements informed by research and best practices that motivate climate-friendly behavior and actions.
Coordinate campaign planning with internal teams, including facilitating meetings, documenting decisions, and tracking action items.
Manage social media communications, including developing content and distributing materials across platforms.
Support media relations by researching complex issues, synthesizing information and data into clear messaging, and drafting talking points, responses, and other materials for review and approval.
Tailor communications for multiple audiences and across a variety of projects and communication channels.
Ensure all communications follow department and city brand standards.
Administer and manage the translation and interpretation requests for events, meetings, and written communications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Research shows people from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to apply.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Bilingual, with Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Experience communicating on behalf of a government agency, nonprofit organization, or sustainability-focused business.
Strong writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for grammar, clarity, and concise messaging.
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of professional level experience performing communications, marketing, and/or public relations.
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.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: None.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
This position is expected to stay open until Monday, March 23, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than that date at 11:59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Cover letter
Resume
Job Profile
CM2841 Marketing and Communications AssociateTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$68,773.00 - $113,476.00Target Pay
$68,773.00 - $91,124.00Agency
Climate Action, Sustainability & ResiliencyRedeployment 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.
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