Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

VISIT DENVER:

Title of position: Director of Government & Community Affairs

Position type: FT

Salary range: $125,000 to $135,000

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Location: 675 15th Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80202

Job Summary:

The Director of Government & Community Affairs reports to the President/CEO. The Director of Government & Community Affairs’ primary responsibility is to communicate the Bureau's mission and activities to diverse audiences to advise VISIT DENVER’S President/CEO and Board of Directors on policy issues and current events that may impact Denver’s tourism economy. The Director of Government & Community Affairs also has the authority to recruit, retain, advance, and/or terminate employees.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Description of responsibilities:

• Support company’s vision, mission, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to community, leadership, accountability, and ownership.
• Support VISIT DENVER’s efforts related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• Establish and maintain strong and positive relationships with various organizations and government areas at the local, state and federal levels including but not limited to: Denver City Council, Denver Mayor’s Office & Staff, City agencies and departments, Denver Neighborhood Organizations and other resident groups, VISIT DENVER Board of Directors, Denver business community and organizations, State Legislators, Colorado Tourism Office, Tourism Industry Association of Colorado, Colorado federal elected officials, U.S. Travel Association, etc.
• Educate and advise key policy makers of priority issues important to the Bureau, as well as the tourism industry, and serve as industry resource to decision makers.
• During elections, assess ballot measures and impact to the Bureau and the tourism industry, as well as gather candidate positions on important tourism, travel, conventions, small business, and community issues.
• Monitor city, state, regional and national issues that would impact the tourism and convention industry in Denver and Denver’s brand as a tourism destination.
• Maintain the Tourism Pays website with current local, state, and federal tourism information as a platform for education to decision makers, stakeholders and residents highlighting economic impacts, jobs, and other industry benefits.
• Inform and advise VISIT DENVER’s Board of Directors and executive board committee about policy issues that may impact its mission and navigate issues that may be detrimental or advantageous to Denver’s tourism economy.
• Support the Co-Chairs of the board’s Government and Community Affairs Committee in analyzing issues, develop monthly meeting agenda, and schedule guest speakers to cover timely and important topics.
• Coordinate board activities for the Tourism Improvement District (TID) including meetings, development of annual plan, hotel member communications, and other related activities.
• Act as professional company representative of organization; create opportunities for positive exposure of the Bureau; ensure Bureau perspective is represented on important local, state, and federal issues.
• Participate as a member of various civic and community boards, associations, commissions, and committees where visitor experience and tourism industry may be impacted.
• Disseminate information to partners through a quarterly policy newsletter as well as dedicated email alerts as needed regarding important issues impacting the industry at the local, state, and national levels.
• Track progress of the Denver Tourism Roadmap, the organization’s 10-year strategic plan, and assist the Strategic Partnerships & Roadmap board committee and full board in assessing progress and making updates to achieve the tactics and goals of the plan.
• Assist with creation and implementation of workforce development initiatives.

Other duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in political science, Government Affairs, and/or other relevant field of study required.
• Minimum five (5) years of government affairs and/or community/public relations experience required; must have experience or understanding of policy development, advocacy, election campaigns, legislative process, community engagement, and coalition building.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position, such as sitting or standing, for an extended period.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and reach.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Required skills:

• Experience serving as a respected liaison of organization to external stakeholders including elected officials, business sector, community organizations and other diverse constituencies.
• Strong leadership skills as member of senior leadership team, including strategic planning, proactive self-starter, and collaborative team builder.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking, presentations, newsletters, issue briefs, talking points and messaging.
• Possess political savvy and understand political sensitivities; ability to establish an environment of mutual trust and respect and work effectively with differing perspectives.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of civic responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity, good judgment and capable of communicating in a professional manner with a diverse range of individuals; maintain professional presence. Ability to analyze complex policy issues and distill to impacts to organization and industry; translate policy into actionable steps for organization, Board, and others.
• Efficient and proven organizational skills; detail oriented; proven problem analysis and resolution skills; exceptional analytical skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter: ability to take initiative with projects; ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Understanding of board governance and experience serving on non-profit or for-profit boards.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/projects/responsibilities simultaneously while meeting stringent deadlines.
• Reliable, dependable, flexible, and responsive.
• Proficient technology application skills; Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access), MS Outlook, Internet Explorer & Client Management software.
• Ability to travel locally and domestically.
• Ability to work nights and weekends on a regular basis.

How to apply :

If you have any questions, please contact Tamra Ward with Taloma Partners as they are overseeing our recruitment efforts: recruiting@talomapartners.com

For information on VISIT DENVER, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at

All applicants will receive an acknowledgement that their application has been received immediately prior to the closing date. Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.

VISIT DENVER is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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