Director Communications & Engagement

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Director Communications & Engagement

Salary

$95,000.10 - $130,000.00 Annually

Location

Denver Metro, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EFA-DtrCommsEngagemnt-05.20.24

Department

Colorado Energy Office

Opening Date

05/20/2024

Closing Date

6/10/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

gov_hr@state.co.us

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

As the Colorado Energy Office grows and scales, the need for meaningful and coordinated communications, outreach, and engagement is crucial to meeting our goals. This includes communications through traditional media, social media, email campaigns, and our website, as well as community engagement with a broad array of stakeholders. Targeted engagement with disproportionately impacted communities and community members as well as engagement focused on bolstering our workforce development efforts will be critical to our work.

The Director of the Communications and Engagement team will be responsible for leading a new team that provides resources, expertise, and capacity to the rest of the Colorado Energy Office in the areas of communications, engagement, and workforce development. Staff from existing teams working on these key areas will transfer to this team, and additional staff will be hired. The Director will lead hiring efforts, support and manage team members, ensure adequate coverage for program and policy efforts, and offer strategic support on CEO’s overall engagement goals. The ideal candidate will be solution-oriented, collaborative, have deep expertise and passion for community engagement and communication, and be excited to engage in the work of CEO’s program teams.

Description of Job

Starting Salary Range: $95,000.10 - $130,000.00 Annually

The position is considered hybrid and may conduct work remotely as per the needs of the position and department.

Team Leadership

• Develop a new team, fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for team members that lead communications, community engagement and workforce development efforts across the state.

• Work closely with other CEO directors to ensure adequate coverage for ongoing program support to engage communities, effectively communicate to support CEO priorities, and develop climate workforce capacity across the state.

• Hire, train and supervise team members, and maintain employee performance and accountability. Identify program staffing needs, and support employee professional development and training. Conduct staff performance evaluations.

• Create an environment in which CEO employees are valued and effective, and supporting attainment of CEO’s mission.

  Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead stakeholder efforts for CEO and direct the engagement staff, support program success, and ensure internal coordination between teams and with other state agencies and outside partners.

• Support digital accessibility efforts at CEO by working to prioritize accessibility in our outreach, engagement, website, marketing, and communications strategies and by helping build capacity to address accessibility issues.

• Maintain expertise in best practices for community engagement in serving Disproportionately Impacted Communities and ensure best practices are widely in use.

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders including: federal and state agencies, advocates, community based organizations, local governments, electric and natural gas utilities, industry coalitions, etc.

• Meet regularly with other program directors and teams to identify where strategic communications and outreach are needed and collaborate on solutions to support program and equity outcomes

• Develop tools and strategies to align and improve the communications and engagement planning processes.

• Lead workforce development work at the Energy Office to support program development and objectives and fulfill program requirements.

• Represent CEO externally at conferences, events on relevant topics.

• Work with the State’s Director of Climate Communications to develop and generate stories and op-eds that amplify the work done at CEO.

  General

• Follow key developments in CEO Programs and remain up to date on program activities.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities.

• Is able to proficiently use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and scheduling software applications to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents related to the project.

• Other duties as requested and required.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Minimum of 5-7 years professional experience, including at least 2 years of management experience.

• Experience in both public and private sectors is preferred.

• Experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, program marketing, and workforce development

• Project and contract management experience to include developing and tracking budgets

• Strong time management and organization skills

• Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills

• Strong team management and leadership skills

• Experience in and knowledge of energy issues

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish.

• Strong computer skills.

Supplemental Information

To Apply:

A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

• 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 $50,000

• 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

  To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

  The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

  ADAAA Accommodations

  The Office of the Governor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.

  Conditions of Employment

  Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

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