Communications Coordinator

Alpine Bank • Glenwood Springs, CO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator uses a full range of writing and editing skills to protect Alpine Bank’s public image and enhance its brand. This role ensures that all written communications are grammatically and factually correct, while also adhering to bank branding standards across various marketing channels including print, radio, email, online, and TV/video. The position involves preparing and reviewing various written materials, serving as the primary steward of the bank's brand voice, performing advanced copy editing, and advising leadership on message strategy. The coordinator will also conduct research, collaborate with other teams, assist the Incident Response Team, and ensure brand guideline consistency across departments. Additionally, this role promotes the bank's culture, values, and services.

Requirements

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Ability to work independently and with multiple departments.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with fellow members of the Enterprise Marketing Team.
• Command the full range of the written word, from proofreading to copyediting to editing and writing.
• Ability to collect and research data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Skill in generating creative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations.
• Skill in managing project team activities.
• Ability to share expertise with others.
• Skill in developing workable implementation plans.
• Knowledge of identifying the market and competition.
• Skill in developing and implementing cost saving measures.
• Ability to support the organization's goals and values.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public.
• Embrace a philosophy of continuous improvement in skills, looking for educational opportunities to both add and update skills needed to perform job duties.
• A Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college in Marketing, Communications, Business or similar.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Colorado Driver’s License is required.
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience, preferably in a banking or financial environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Associated Press Style Guide, Internet software and Contact Management systems.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or reviews written communications such as ads, websites, social media copy, emails, brochures, booklets, newsletters, posters, news releases, surveys, proposals, bank forms, and correspondence for marketing functions of sales, advertising, business development, and public relations.
• Serves as the primary steward of Alpine Bank’s brand voice and tone, ensuring clarity, consistency, and authenticity across all enterprise-wide communications.
• Performs advanced copy editing, including grammar and factual checks, but also evaluating nuance, word choice, risk, accessibility and audience impact.
• Creates copy for internal collateral used in marketing, advertising, sales, and enterprise communications, including toolboxes, guides, templates, etc.
• Advises leadership on message strategy and tone during high-visibility, sensitive or time-critical moments (e.g., public statements, crisis or incident response communications).
• Conducts research to inform content accuracy, messaging strategy and campaign development.
• Collaborates closely with the graphic designer and the compliance team to ensure messaging has met the bank’s brand standards and regulations.
• Assists the Incident Response Team.
• Responsible for enforcing brand guidelines and standards across departments and business lines to ensure consistency in communications and improve customer experience.
• Ensures promotional campaigns are aligned with public relations messaging and activities.
• Collaborates with the Marketing team, departments and regions in developing strategies, campaigns and promotions.
• Promotes Alpine Bank’s culture, values and services to customers, the public, business community, stockholders, and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Alpine Bank Careers Page

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level