Special Assistant to the Mayor

About Our Job

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.

Final date to receive applications and Required Materials

This posting will accept applications until 11:59PM on Tuesday, August 18.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application materials.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $60,064/year - $79,000/year, based 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 + 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

More information about the perks and benefits we provide to full-time employees to allow them to find balance, thrive, and build a mile high career can be found on our website.

Location & Schedule

In this position, you can expect to work on-site, primarily at the Denver City and County Building (1437 Bannock Street) in downtown Denver. All Mayor's Office positions are in-person roles. We believe we can listen better, learn more and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space.

About Us

The Mayor's Office of the City and County of Denver is dedicated to serving the residents, businesses, and visitors of our vibrant city. Under the leadership of Mayor Mike Johnston, the office works to implement policies, programs, and initiatives that enhance the quality of life for all Denverites. Through collaboration with city agencies, community organizations, and stakeholders, the Mayor's Office strives to create a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future for Denver.

Learn more about the Mayor's Office, featured projects, priorities, Denver's Citywide Goals, and more on the Mayor's Office webpage.

What You'll Do

The Mayor's Office is seeking a highly organized, solutions-oriented, and politically savvy professional to serve as the Special Assistant to the Mayor. This role sits at the center of executive operations and helps keep the Mayor's Office running with precision, responsiveness, and professionalism.

This is not a routine administrative role. It is a high-trust, high-impact opportunity to help power the daily operations of the Mayor's Office and contribute directly to work that affects the people of Denver every day.

You will support the Principal Operations Team with a primary focus on managing the Mayor's daily briefing process, coordinating scheduling intake systems, supporting executive correspondence workflows, and helping execute high‑priority logistics. In this role, you'll gain firsthand experience with the inner workings of a political office, learning how strategic decisions are shaped, how information flows, and how operational priorities are executed at the leadership level.

It's an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in fast‑paced environments, anticipates needs, solves problems quickly, and takes pride in helping leaders operate at their best. As you deepen your understanding of municipal operations and build cross‑functional relationships, you'll also have opportunities to expand your skill set, take on increasing responsibility, and position yourself for future growth and advancement within the team and across the broader organization.

As the Special Assistant to the Mayor, your scope of work will focus on:

Briefing Book Compilation & Production

* Compiling the Mayor's daily briefing book - a coordinated set of materials that prepares the Mayor and senior staff for the day's priorities, events, and key decisions. using established templates and guidance, a critical document used…