Government and Public Relations Manager
Government and Public Relations Manager
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Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) provides sustainable and highquality water treatment services to the Vail Valley. We are looking for an experienced Government and Public Relations Manager to lead a team that oversees government affairs public relations and manages our emergency communication plans. This role will be part of ERWSDs management team and responsible for supporting and shaping the organizations strategic vision. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to shape the conversation of water in the west.
As the Government and Public Relations Manager you will serve as ERWSDs Public Information Officer. You will ensure our board of director processes are efficient effective and compliant provide guidance to leadership on intergovernmental relations legislative matters and industry trends lead public outreach initiatives oversee branding and media relations and play a critical role in emergency response communications. If you are an experienced leader in Communications Public Relations or Government Affairs we look forward to meeting you!
What Youll Do
- Develop and execute ERWSD communications plans focusing on topics like excessive water users and water use regulations.
- Serve as the primary spokesperson and liaison for ERWSD and its Boards of Directors.
- Oversee intergovernmental relations board governance board agendas strategies and meetings and board best practices.
- Lead legislative efforts to ensure regulations are developed with the best interests of water in the west.
- Direct crisis communication efforts including allhours oncall communications during emergencies.
- Manage public outreach branding marketing and media relations to enhance ERWSDs reputation.
- Oversee the creation of communication materials including press releases social media content and reports.
- Oversee event planning and public engagement initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure clear and consistent external messaging.
What Were Looking For
- Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Political Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
- 7 years of experience in government affairs public relations communications or media.
- 5 years of experience leading teams including at least 3 years of direct supervisory experience.
- Proven expertise in crisis communication media relations and strategic public outreach.
- Strong knowledge of legislative and governmental processes.
- Exceptional writing editing and public speaking skills.
- Ability to work independently while fostering collaboration across teams.
- Experience managing digital communications social media and branding efforts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the water sanitation or public utilities sector.
- Familiarity with Colorado water laws and regulations.
- Professional certifications in public relations or crisis communication.
Pay Range
The pay range for a manager at ERWSD is $130936 $196414.40 annually. The starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.
Benefits
At ERWSD we value lifework balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
- Employee housing or $479 monthly housing stipend
- Wellness program
- Retirement savings plans 414h and 457 We are a social security exempt organization
- 13.5 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off program
- Paid parental leave
- Priority waitlist status at select local childcare facilities
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- $700 annual recreation benefit
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan programs for: ski passes electrical vehicles and computers
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All District employees must submit to a preemployment drug screen and extensive background check including an educational verification and reference check. For a full position description including work environment and physical demands email. All applicants must apply online atwww.erwsd.orgby April 30 2025.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation marital status genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on jobrelated factors.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
