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.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 11:59PM on Wednesday, March 5. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Wednesday, March 5 at 11:59 PM.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring salary range for this position is $58,656/year - $77,719/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 + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Find out more about the benefits we offer our employees to find balance and build a mile high career.

Location

The Mayor’s Office does not operate remotely, and this position is an in-person role. We believe we can listen better, learn more, and act faster when we are able to build strong relationships in the same physical space. With this in mind, we do our work together in-person. We value in-person interactions. In this position you can expect to work on-site, primarily at the

Denver City and County Building

(1437 Bannock Street) in downtown Denver.

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 the Mayor, 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 for 2025, and more

on the Mayor’s Office webpage.

What You’ll Do

The Mayor’s Office is seeking to hire a Business Operations Administrator. This position will serve as a member of the Mayor’s administrative team and will support the Mayor’s Office Chief Projects Officer, Deputy Chief Projects Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer with key day-to-day operations, outreach, and executive-level administrative support.

As a Business Operations Administrator, you will:

Serve as a reliable and trusted partner and act as a primary point of contact and gatekeeper for the Projects Team and Chief Strategy Officer.
Organize and prepare for meetings attended by the Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Projects Officer, and Deputy Chief Projects Officer, including creating agendas, gathering necessary materials, and compiling a daily digital briefing book providing relevant detailed information.
Create professional presentations and documents that are typical of an executive office and perform a broad range of administrative tasks for the executive team
Serve as a liaison between the Mayor's Office and other officials, community leaders, stakeholders, and both internal and external partners. You may coordinate meetings, attend events, and build relationships to foster effective communication and collaboration
Conduct research, compile data, and prepare spreadsheets, reports and/or briefing materials on projects and initiatives
Oversee executive-level administrative tasks, including management of sensitive information
Manage complex calendars, organize official functions, and events
Organize both domestic and international travel arrangements
Perform additional duties, as assigned

What You’ll Bring

The ideal candidate for the Business Operations Administrator position in the Mayor’s Office is a highly ethical, politically aware, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in high-pressure environments. They possess strong emotional intelligence, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex government structures with diplomacy and professionalism. With a deep understanding of municipal government and government relations, they can handle sensitive information with discretion while maintaining flexibility and reliability. This individual is a master multi-tasker and committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and service to Denver’s residents.

In addition, our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

Political awareness of Denver’s structures, policies, priorities, and political dynamics
Experience maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive and privileged data
Demonstrated loyalty, honesty, and integrity
Familiarity with municipal government structures
Knowledge of government relations
Consistent reliability and flexibility
Top notch proficiency in problem solving and conflict resolution
A diplomatic and amicable demeanor

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience administering business operations or operational programs and/or assisting professional/management staff with administrative or operational functions.
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.
Licensure/Certifications: None

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2379 Business Operations Administrator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$58,656.00 - $96,782.00

Starting Pay

$58,656/year - $77,719/year, based on experience

Agency

Mayor's Office

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.

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with three business days’ notice.

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