About Our Job

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.

What We Offer                  

                                              

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $59,000.00 - $75,000.00/year.

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

Location

The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the community several days a week.  In this position you can expect to work on site, three days a week at: Wellington E. Webb Building – 201 W Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202.

This position is primarily based in an office environment with frequent fieldwork in the community. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for youth events and community engagement.

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) serves to support Denver’s businesses, employers and workforce, creating shared prosperity and sustained economic growth.

DEDO has sharpened its focus and enhanced alignment across divisions, ensuring its work is centered on the premise that quality jobs are the most powerful tool to create better outcomes for Denverites. We accomplish this by making Denver a place that is easy to do business with, fosters job creation, and builds an economy that works for everyone. We help residents gain the skills, training, and credentials needed to secure quality jobs while also supporting, growing, and recruiting local employers.

Denver Workforce Development (DWD) provides full-service employment and training that meets the workforce and employment needs of businesses, job seekers and youth throughout the metro area. DWD staff connect employers with a trained and ready workforce, while assisting job seekers with gaining needed skills and securing sustainable employment.

We are hiring for a full-time Youth Program Coordinator. The position plays a key role in coordinating, managing, and implementing youth-focused employment and workforce development programs. This position is designed to ensure youth participants (ages 14-24) receive comprehensive guidance, skills training, and access to opportunities that help them succeed in education, employment, and personal development. The coordinator will collaborate closely with workforce centers, employers, community partners, and educational institutions to meet the evolving needs of young job seekers in Denver.

What you will do:

• Program Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and oversight of youth employment programs, such as internships, apprenticeships, career exploration events, and work-based learning opportunities.
• Employer Relations: Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, non-profits, and government entities to create job placements and mentorship opportunities for youth participants.
• Youth Support & Career Guidance: Provide one-on-one career coaching, resume help, job readiness training, and guidance to youth participants, focusing on their career development and growth.
• Community Outreach: Engage with community organizations, schools, and youth groups to recruit participants and increase awareness of available programs.
• Workforce Development: Align youth programs with citywide workforce development strategies to ensure young people gain the skills and experience needed to enter the workforce or pursue higher education.
• Data Management: Gather, track, and report on key performance metrics related to youth programs and participant outcomes.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing youth career fairs, job-readiness workshops, and other community engagement activities to support program goals.

Ideal Candidate Summary

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Workforce Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in youth development, employment services, or workforce programs.
• Strong understanding of workforce development strategies, job placement, and career coaching techniques.
• Ability to engage and inspire youth from diverse backgrounds, including those facing multiple barriers to employment.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with community organizations, schools, and local businesses.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with case management software and data reporting tools.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other languages) are highly desirable.

Required 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 requirements.
• License/Certifications: None.

Application Deadline

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume

This position is expected to stay open until January 4, 11:59 p.m. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, January 4, at 11:59 p.m. MST.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA0938 Program Administrator

To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 - $96,782.00

Target Pay

$59,000.00 - $75,000.00/year, based on experience and education

Agency

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. 

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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