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City of Aurora

Council Aide

Aurora, CO · On-site

$64K/yr

The City Council Aide provides highly specialized support, project coordination, budget maintenance, and program management to the City of Aurora City Council members. This role acts as a liaison ...

City of Aurora

Council Aide

Aurora, CO

$64K/yr

The City Council Aide provides highly specialized support, project coordination, budget maintenance, and program management to the City of Aurora City Council members. This role acts as a liaison ...

Springpoint Senior Living

Activities Aide

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

Activities Aide The Atrium at Navesink Harbor is seeking a highly energetic Activities Aide to join ... Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals or the National Council of ...

Springpoint Living

Activities Aide

Hightstown, NJ · On-site

$16 - $19.50/hr

Meadow Lakes is seeking highly energetic Activities Aides to join our team! Meadow Lakes is a ... Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals or the National Council of ...

Springpoint Living

Activities Aide

Monroe, NJ · On-site

$17 - $17.50/hr

We are currently seeking a Part Time Activities Aide to join our team. At Springpoint, our ... Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals or the National Council of ...

Springpoint Living

Activities Aide

Manalapan, NJ · On-site

$17.75 - $18.75/hr

Springpoint at Manalapan is seeking a highly energetic Activities Aide to join our team ... Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals or the National Council of ...

Springpoint Living

Activities Aide

Red Bank, NJ · On-site

$17/hr

The Atrium at Navesink Harbor is seeking a highly energetic Activities Aide to join our team! The ... Certification from the National Council for Activity Professionals or the National Council of ...

Minnesota Valley Action Council

Aide

New Ulm, MN · On-site

$16.40 - $17.18/hr

About Us Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a nonprofit community action agency serving ... Work Together - Collaboration strengthens outcomes Position Overview Aides assist with classroom ...

Opportunity Council

Support Services Aide

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

For 60 years, Opportunity Council has worked throughout Northwest Washington to build just ... The Support Services Aide (SSA) works with teaching staff and volunteers to provide services to ...

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How much do council aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for council aide in the United States is $16.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to pass a Council Aide interview?

To pass a Council Aide interview, prepare by researching the council's priorities and community issues, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Be ready to discuss your experience with public service, teamwork, and familiarity with local government processes. Present yourself professionally and provide clear, concise answers to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

What is the difference between Council Aide vs City Clerk?

AspectCouncil AideCity Clerk
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles prefer associate's degreeHigh school diploma; some positions require certification or associate's degree
Work EnvironmentOffice setting, supporting city council membersOffice environment, managing official records and public documents
Employer & Industry UsageCity governments, municipal officesCity governments, municipal offices
Common Search & ComparisonFrequently compared for support roles in local governmentCompared for administrative and record-keeping responsibilities

The main difference between a Council Aide and a City Clerk lies in their primary responsibilities. A Council Aide primarily supports city council members with research, constituent communication, and administrative tasks. In contrast, a City Clerk handles official records, agendas, and public documentation. Both roles are vital in local government but serve distinct functions within the municipal administration.

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Infographic showing various Council Aide job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,585 per year, or $16.1 per hour.

Council Aide

City of Aurora

Aurora, CO • On-site

$64K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

JOB LOCATION
15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
  • Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
  • Diverse community
  • Competitive total compensation package
  • Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
  • Light rail station minutes away
  • On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
  • Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The hiring range for this role is $64,000- $ 80,000 annually.
The deadline to submit applications is August 17, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
The City Council Aide provides highly specialized support, project coordination, budget maintenance, and program management to the City of Aurora City Council members. This role acts as a liaison between community constituents and City Council and researches and provides resolutions to constituent issues and complaints. This role analyzes and reports on policies, project status, and City Council goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Researches, supports, and resolves constituent inquiries and complaints
  • Identifies, researches, and recommends solutions to community problems and policy issues
  • Assists in collecting and analyzing data from the community and providing recommendations to City Council
  • Analyzes and reports on progress of City Council goals/projects and identifies areas for efficiencies
  • Attends meetings, events, and town halls with or on behalf of City Council
  • Manages City Council members schedules including meetings, events, and travel
  • Manages day-to-day administrative tasks including responding to emails, reserving meeting spaces, and developing meeting agendas
  • Records and maintains records and logs detailing City Council actions, policies, and meeting information
  • Develops and distributes communications for City Council both internally and externally
  • Assists in establishing, maintaining, and tracking budgets and expenses
  • Plans, coordinates, and manages special projects as assigned
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Communications, Political Science, or a related field

Experience:
  • Two years of professional experience including customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in government administration
  • Experience working with budgets
  • Project Management experience
  • Ability to communicate fluently in English and Spanish

Licenses and Certifications:
  • None

Knowledge:
  • General office equipment, including personal computers with related software applications
  • Composition, grammar, letter, and correspondence formatting
  • Budgeting procedures
  • Business English, spelling, and math

Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, and managerial skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling appointments/updating calendars
  • Detail oriented
  • Research, analyze, and summarize data
  • Project management skills

Abilities:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, employees, and citizens
  • Handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulations
  • Ability to resolve constituent issues effectively and efficiently

WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
  • When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:
  • Light physical work requiring the ability to lift up to 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds with or without assistance
  • Occasional lifting and carrying of objects, walking, and standing
  • Vision for reading and interpreting reports and other written materials
  • Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of computer keyboard and office equipment
  • Clear speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with department personnel and citizens

Work Environment:
  • Works in a clean, comfortable environment
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required

Equipment Used:
  • Frequently uses standard office equipment including computer, calculator, multi-line telephones, copy/fax machines, and postal equipment

This role may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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