WATER MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST III - 2704

State Of Colorado • Denver, CO

389d • $57,708 - $75,024

About The Position

The Water Marketing & Communications Specialist III position at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment plays a crucial role in enhancing communication and stakeholder engagement related to water quality issues. This role involves developing communication materials, managing stakeholder engagement activities, and ensuring effective public communication about the division's initiatives. The position supports the division's mission to promote healthy environments and improve the lives of Coloradans through strategic communication and public engagement.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of professional experience in graphic design, editing, publications, and general communications tasks.
• OR a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field plus two (2) years of relevant experience.
• OR a master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a closely related degree, which substitutes for the bachelor's degree and required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding editorial skills, including Associated Press style.
• Experience working with water quality, biology, chemistry, and/or engineering subject matter.
• Prior experience developing and managing comprehensive communications plans or marketing campaigns.
• Excellent skills in reviewing and editing technical reports for public accessibility.
• Strong ability to create and maintain web content and graphics.
• Demonstrated experience in project coordination and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics of stakeholder engagement activities including scheduling meetings and preparing meeting materials.
• Assist in the development of meeting designs for key external stakeholder processes.
• Identify target audiences for stakeholder efforts and determine effective communication methods.
• Develop and maintain communications with stakeholders and staff.
• Coordinate training for division staff to enhance their capacity for effective stakeholder meetings.
• Facilitate meetings and communicate with various stakeholders to promote the division's mission.
• Support the production of communication materials related to division priorities, including newsletters and social media content.
• Review and copy-edit technical division reports to make them accessible to the public.
• Develop electronic information policies and procedures for public engagement.
• Design materials using design programs to enhance readability and engagement.

Benefits

• Employee wellness programs and facilities
• Extensive internal professional development opportunities
• Bike to work programs
• Strong retirement benefits including PERA plans and optional 401K
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
• Mentoring program
• Tuition assistance for college level courses
• Excellent work-life programs including flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree