What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center of Excellence Marketing and Communications Manager position at State of Colorado?
CDPS commits to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment. We ensure that we recruit, retain, and promote engaged employees. Our approach to diversity is simple - it's about embracing everyone! We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex, not an initiative. Our strength is our promise to be inclusive with intentional strategies to welcome and uplift our employees to thrive - while building a more equitable workplace. CDPS is an equal opportunity employer. See our EEOD Utilization Report (2020)
At CDPS we nurture a centric culture driven by our commitment of creating a safer Colorado, an inclusive workplace where everyone can be their own authentic self. We model a culture of collaboration, support and growth to our employees. Our culture has public service focus, and we strive to provide innovative solutions and services to our fellow Coloradans!
If you are passionate about public safety service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, this is the organization you want to join!
We are committed to providing public safety services to our fellow Coloradans in their times of greater needs such as: safety on our roads, preparing and mitigating environmental disasters, disaster recovery, combating crime, school safety, and victim recovery.
You’ll have the opportunity to challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career while making a difference in our community!
When you join CDPS, you are joining a team of exceptional individuals and together you will be inspired, motivated and supported to become the best you can be.
Unmatched Benefits:
We highly value work life balance and offer excellent work-life programs, training and enriching professional development opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
Medical and dental options are available for permanent employees and their dependents. We also offer short and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance that includes legal resources and discounts.
State contribution into Health Savings Account when enrolled in HDHP.
Job protected medical leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the State of Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
Paid medical leave benefits provided by the State of Colorado.
Eligibility for hybrid or other flexible work arrangements based on the nature of the role.
We offer unmatched retirement benefits including mandatory PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans. For information on mandatory employee salary deferral (in lieu of contribution to Social Security), visit Colorado PERA for details.
CDPS provides generous time off including 11 paid holidays annually and accrued annual and sick leave and annual wellness days.
The Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP) is available in every region of the state. It is our effort to support the well-being of employees and the workplace. EAPs provide short-term counseling, referrals and resources, as well as training and organizational development services.
Additional benefits offered include tuition reimbursement and reduced college tuition at CSU Global and DeVry University.
Credit Union of Colorado membership eligibility.
To learn more about State of Colorado benefits, please visit State of Colorado benefits.
The Center of Excellence drives technological advancements to improve firefighting practices and influence innovation across the public safety community.
Additionally, the marketing and communications manager will educate the target audience, stakeholders of various industries, and the general public on services and products offered by the Center of Excellence (CoE). This position will be responsible for developing communication plans, documents, or other related materials for internal or external distribution to convey the mission, vision, and initiatives of the Center of Excellence.
This position reports directly to the Director of the Center of Excellence and serves as the primary decision-maker and spokesperson for all marketing and communications needs. They will take responsibility for all communications of the CoE, its projects, and programs while effectively communicating to internal and external stakeholders within and outside the division/department, the state, and across the country.
The individual in this role will create, launch, and manage a marketing and communications plan day by day. Furthermore, they will ensure that all stakeholders and the general public are informed of the projects, information, and events related to the CoE. The position will also assist the Division's (DFPC) communication plan.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication Strategy Management
- Responsible for overall communication strategy formulation, implementation, and evaluation.
- Oversees all communication and marketing strategies to include partnerships, social media, marketing campaigns, etc.
- Directs the development of CoE marketing promotions, unites strategic communications, branding, pro-active community relations, critical strategic partnerships, and community engagement.
- Oversees and manages the CoE’s response reactively. This includes communication with all media outlets and platforms to manage the division’s image and provide transparent communication to its customers and the communities it serves.
- Measures the effectiveness and impact of communication initiatives that are both proactive and reactive, and internal and external.
- Manages organizational messaging through a variety of channels, including written publications, e-communications, web strategy, and public events.
- Responsible for all marketing and communications for CoE and serves as the primary contact for media inquiries and responses.
- Acts as the central liaison and handles media inquiries, crafting timely and effective responses.
- Responsible for creating press releases, media kits, and other materials to communicate CoE news in a transparent, informative, and timely manner. Building and maintaining positive relationships with local, regional, and national media outlets, journalists, bloggers, and industry influencers is crucial.
- Responsible for the strategic planning, decision-making, coordination, execution, and evaluation of internal and external events in alignment with the CoE's mission, goals, and objectives. Such events will be designed with creativity and innovation in mind and can reach an attendance of over 500 people. These include, but are not limited to, community gatherings, employee functions, and stakeholder engagements.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested by the Director of the Center of Excellence or their designee.
- Provides support as requested to meet the needs and mission of the section.
- Periodically participates with other staff on unplanned projects, events and opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Seven (7) years of professional work experience in managing communications for public/government agencies, public relations, marketing, or related programs required, which must have included experience with multiple communications tactics/tools, such as social media, web-based, and print media.
- Experience must include four (4) years of membership/participation in a Joint Information Management Center (JIC) through a government agency or special district.
- Experience must also include four (4) years of event management experience (community events and conferences).
- A bachelors degree.
- Three (3) years of professional work experience in managing communications for public/government agencies, public relations, marketing, or related programs required, which must have included experience with multiple communications tactics/tools, such as social media, web-based, and print media.
- Experience must include three (3) years of membership/participation in a Joint Information Management Center (JIC) through a government agency or special district.
- Experience must also include three (3) years of event management experience (community events and conferences).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, WordPress and other website dashboards.
- Strong skills in social media management and content creation.
- Strong skills in website design, WordPress maintenance and graphic design.
- Basic HTML skills.
- Experience in crisis communication, writing press releases and media training.
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Marketing/Business.
- ICS 100 through FEMA.
- ICS 200 through FEMA.
- Must be Colorado resident at the time of application.
- Current valid driver's license at time of hire, and must obtain a Colorado-issued driver's license within 6 months of hire.
- Position will operate a state vehicle.
- Position will be required to attend meetings across the state, and facilitate media presence at field events.
- Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a polygraph exam, a fingerprint based criminal history search and drug test.
APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination. Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb. A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.
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All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - RECRUITMENT TIMELINE INFORMATION
- Applications are considered complete and accurate at the time of submission. Therefore, additional information may not be solicited or accepted after your application has been received.
- All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Salary : $70,140 - $112,236
