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.

Requirements

• Do you have a bachelor's degree? If so, what was your major?
• Do you have a master's degree? If so, what was your major?
• How many years of experience do you have in public relations or communications?
• Do you have municipal or public sector experience? If yes, briefly explain where and how many years.
• Required Question

Benefits

• Eligible for full benefit package including medical, dental, life and LTD insurance; pension and general leave and optional 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.