State of Colorado · 21 hours ago
Communications Manager, Colorado Workforce Development Council.
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$43.90/hr - $51.16/hr
8+ years expThe State of Colorado is dedicated to enhancing workforce development and economic prosperity. The Communications Manager will lead the communications strategy for the Colorado Workforce Development Council, manage the Communications Team, and ensure effective communication with various stakeholders.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and lead communications strategies and plans, leveraging best practices to achieve organizational goals
Inform, engage, and drive action with key audiences by defining audience segmentation and personas and crafting key messages
Manage and enhance brand identity and develop and maintain an editorial calendar to ensure consistency in voice, cadence, and visuals
Track and analyze key metrics to measure effectiveness and guide continuous improvement
Oversee and contribute to the development of a wide breadth of content, including web content, newsletters, webinars, talking points, emails, conference proposals, and videos
Contribute communications expertise to multiple technology projects and website at different phases, including the development, promotion, change management, and evaluation
Design presentations, meetings, trainings, and events to engage partners with the work and resources of the CWDC and provide value to audiences; facilitate groups; track impacts and metrics
Recognize challenges and develop solutions; manage a team of four, including hiring, onboarding, creating and tracking goals, assigning work, ensuring accountability, and coaching; fostering psychological safety and accessibility; and developing structures and practices to enhance engagement and problem-solve
Identify opportunities to upskill CWDC team in relation to communications and provide or coordinate training
Develop conference proposals and presentations
Prepare colleagues for external speaking opportunities and media interviews
Respond to media inquiries in partnership with GPPR and in compliance with all media-related SPPs
Qualification
Required
Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position to include: Development and implementation of a communication strategy on behalf of a company or public entity
Management of branding, marketing, and communication channels
Drafting professional communication releases and official business updates for internal and/or external partners
Must be a current resident of Colorado
Must pass a thorough background check prior to employment which will include the E-Verify process
Preferred
Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee
Experience with Workforce Development programs
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with state government processes and initiatives related to Workforce Development
Two or more years of supervision experience
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
MotivateMe employee wellness program
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Company
State of Colorado
State of Colorado is a non profit organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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