Denver Community Connector 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 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 proficiency in both speaking and writing. Oral and written communication skills and a passion for working with people in ways that are respectful, empathetic, supportive, and consensus-building. Ability to understand, utilize, and collect data (from health and non-health sources) to monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, or a related field.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of professional or technical level experience planning the administrative aspects of a program(s) or training program participants and/or volunteers. (Some positions may require experience in a specific program area.)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
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, October 25, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 25 at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.
