Community Engagement Coordinator - and Community Services

Overview

Job Location:

15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, Colorado

City of Aurora is seeking dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team. We value Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation work spaces

Position
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Community Engagement Coordinator

Salary
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Salary to be commensurate with experience. Hiring range: $58,487.00 – $73,108.00 annually.

The deadline to submit applications is March 13, 2026. The City conducts ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; once a qualified pool is determined, the position may close quickly without notice.

The Community Engagement Coordinator performs professional community liaison work to build long-lasting relationships between the community and the City to cultivate trust and encourage vibrant civic participation. This role serves as a bridge between the City, residents, developers, and the community by partnering on engagement projects and addressing topics affecting residents. The role develops and administers neighborhood engagement programs to provide resources and capacity-building opportunities to neighborhood groups.

This position is part of the Community Engagement Division and collaborates with all divisions in the Housing and Community Services Department.

• Plans, develops, and administers neighborhood engagement programs that improve quality of life and liaison services to respond to neighborhood issues and/or concerns
• Provides neutral facilitation to communities on various topics as requested by residents and/or city leadership
• Routinely engages with the community to identify future neighborhood program needs
• Attends community, ward, and town hall meetings on behalf of the City to support resident decision-making, listen to concerns, and support increased resident engagement
• Assists with the formation of newly established community groups, encourages neighborhood development, and creates capacity-building opportunities to support sustainable community engagement
• Creates and manages a database of community contacts through the neighborhood registration process and provides relevant updates through neighborhood newsletters
• Collaborates across the city organization and with community partners on behalf of the Housing and Community Services Department
• Plans, coordinates, develops, and implements grant projects or civic engagement academies
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports and recommendations to community groups; boards and commissions; city leadership; and staff
• Provides technical support to officials and management
• Responds to public inquiries on neighborhood-related issues
• Educates and provides guidance to neighborhood leaders on city processes and regulations
• Collaborates with city team members and partners to design and implement community outreach plans
• Performs additional duties as assigned

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree in planning, public administration, community development, or a related field

• At least three (3) years’ progressively responsible community engagement experience

• Valid driver’s license

• The principles and practices of community outreach, program development, public administration, and local government structure and services
• Best practices related to community engagement through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Personal computer with related software including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and public presentation skills
• Strong…