Director of Communications, Marketing, & Engagement

Denver, CO (On-site)

$125K/yr – $188K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

The Director of Communications, Marketing & Engagement owns city-wide communications and serves as a key advisor to leadership, guiding public messaging for major initiatives, emergencies, and long-term planning while leading a team and external partners to ensure timely, transparent outreach across residents, businesses, and stakeholders.

  • Owns and directs strategic communications, marketing, media relations, digital platforms, brand management, and community engagement.
  • Manages a high-performing team and external partners to ensure accurate and timely messaging for initiatives and emergencies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Director of Communications, Marketing & Engagement leads City-wide communications, marketing, media relations, digital platforms, brand management, and community engagement for the City of Northglenn.
  • Reporting to the City Manager, this role serves as a key advisor to City leadership and elected officials, guiding public messaging for major initiatives, emergencies, and long-term planning efforts.
  • The Director oversees a high-performing team and external partners to ensure accurate, timely, and transparent communication with residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
  • This position plays a critical role in strengthening community connections, supporting tourism and events, and telling Northglenn’s story with clarity and creativity.
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Benefits

  • Regular Full-Time Employee works in a position that is classified as 40 hours per week. Eligible for full benefit package including medical, dental, life and LTD insurance; pension and general leave and optional benefits.
  • Regular Part-Time 30+
  • Employee works in a position that is classified as 30+ hours per week. City pays contribution toward employee only medical and dental insurance. Employee can pay the difference to cover spouse and/or children. Life & LTD insurance coverage is provided. Employee participates in the City's pension plan and the City contributes to the plan. Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and optional benefits.
  • Regular Part-Time 20+
  • Employee works in a position that is classified as 20+ hours per week but less than 30 hours. City pays contribution toward employee only medical insurance. Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and the City pays 3.75% toward deferred compensation and optional benefits.
  • Regular Part-Time (less than 20 hours/wk) Employee works is a position that is classified as less than 20 hours per week. Employee accrues general leave on a pro-rated basis and the City pays 3.75% toward deferred compensation.
  • Part-Time (No Benefits) Employee works in a position that is classified as a "no benefit" position (i.e., Fitness Instructor, Scorekeeper, Substitute Lifeguard). Employee is not eligible for benefits and pays 7.5% toward deferred compensation.
  • Seasonal/Temporary Employee works in a position that is classified as a short-term position, is not eligible for benefits and pays 7.5% toward deferred compensation.
  • 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree? If so, what was your major? 02 Do you have a master's degree? If so, what was your major? 03 How many years of experience do you have in public relations or communications? 04 Do you have municipal or public sector experience? If yes, briefly explain where and how many years.
  • - Required Question
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City of Northglenn

Northglenn is a welcoming community that is innovative and diverse and celebrates its small-town character, urban vibrancy, and economic vitality.

Founded in 1969
USA
234 employees (4 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$125K/yr – $188K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
4.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
16.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
4.2%
Social
1.8%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~234

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Director of Communications, Marketing, & Engagement

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