City of Greeley · 1 month ago
Communication Specialist II - Internal
Greeley, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $83K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Greeley is dedicated to effective communication and engagement within its community. The Communication Specialist II will develop and manage strategic internal communication initiatives, ensuring that employees and stakeholders are informed about organizational projects and events.
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Responsibilities
Provides direction and context for communications, employee education, promotion, and internal public relations work for assigned departments and divisions
Collaborates with staff across departments
Collaborates on production of communication collateral, working with graphic design and video teams
Assists with event preparation, signage, photography, and videography as needed
Designs, implements, and evaluates strategic communication plans for various departments
Coordinates planning efforts related to timelines and budgets
Serves as project manager, aligning cross-functional communication work between stakeholders, consultants, and partners
Aligns messaging with the City's mission, values, and brand
Creates content for press releases, websites, newsletters, blog posts, video scripts, presentations, and more
Edits materials created by staff or leadership to ensure alignment with communication standards and goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related field
Three (3) to four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, public engagement, content creation, or media relations
Possession of a valid driver's license
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, internal-facing content across platforms such as emails, websites, intranets, marketing materials, and newsletters
Proficient in developing and executing strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals and engage key stakeholders
Experience managing digital communication platforms, including internal communication channels, website content management systems, and email marketing tools
Ability to translate complex topics into accessible, engaging messages for diverse employee audiences
Strong project coordination skills, including managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-departmental collaboration
Comfort with employee and resident engagement, including face-to-face outreach at events or with community partners
Proficient in the use and navigation of Windows operating system in a networked environment
Ability to use advanced functions in most standard office applications
Ability to efficiently use Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint functions to meet the productivity requirements of the position
Stay Cool Under Pressure: Work efficiently in a fast-paced (but fun!) environment where details matter, deadlines are real, and positivity is key
A quick learner with a willingness and ability to multitask and switch context when necessary
Willingness to collaborate with other departments and accept constructive feedback
Possess the ability to develop timelines; strong problem solving and analytical skills; well-developed organizational skills
Strong customer service skills
Strong, collaborative team player
Strong critical thinking skills
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Familiarity with municipal or public sector communication
Benefits
Health and wellness
Retirement savings
Discounted access to Greeley facilities
This position is benefits eligible.
Company
City of Greeley
City of Greeley is a government organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Karner
Director of Finance/CFO
Andrea Mendoza
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Recent News
2025-11-04
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