Colorado Department of Revenue · 7 hours ago
Director of Communications (Internal Candidates Only)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expThe Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to building a Colorado for all and is seeking a Director of Communications. This role is responsible for the entire communications strategy for the Governor’s Office, providing strategic leadership and overseeing public-facing communications in partnership with key political figures and executive leadership.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and vision for Governor’s key political and communications priorities in partnership with Governor, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, Cabinet and Executive Leadership
Develop, lead and implement the Governor’s office and official State communications strategy
Provide strategy and communications counsel and advice to the Governor, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, Cabinet and executive leadership
Work with the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chiefs of Staff to develop and execute external stakeholder strategy and high level partnerships in concert with Governor, Lt Governor Cabinet, and executive staff
Develop and implement the state and Governor’s Office brand
Track, monitor and summarize the narrative on key strategic priorities to inform decision making
Oversee all of the Governor’s public appearances, media relations, speeches, newsletters, briefs and other internal and external communications and messaging
Develop and implement administration’s digital communications strategy including website and social media content, and delivery
Manage relationships, pitches, and response with local, state and national outlets, editorial boards, thought leaders, and reporters
Develop and execute on priorities for the Governor’s time/schedule
Qualification
Required
5-10 years of relevant and closely-related experience
Benefits
Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)
Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)
12 paid holidays per year
Medical and dental plans
State paid life insurance policy of a minimum of $50,000 or 1x annual salary
Choice of 2 retirement plans
401K and 457 plans
State paid Short Term Disability coverage
Additional optional life and disability plans
Credit Union Membership
RTD pass
Training and professional development
Company
Colorado Department of Revenue
With just under 1500 employees, the Colorado Department of Revenue oversees the Division of Motor Vehicles, the Enforcement Division, the Colorado State Lottery, and the Taxation Division.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorri Dugan
Chief Financial Officer
Meghan Tanis
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Executive Director
Recent News
2026-01-25
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