New Americans: Communications Coordinator

This position serves as ONAs implementation lead for all communications produced by ONA. This position will also serve as the liaison with GPPR. This position will recommend and develop a brand identity for ONA as well as communicate data success stories increase public awareness of ONAs services and of New Americans and collaborate with subject matter experts to create and promote accurate and engaging content. This position also supports the External Relations Manager and ONA Director as needed in completing executive requests to support EDO the Governor the legislature or state peers and must be comfortable in presenting complex information in concise written and graphical form. This position exists to:

1. Develop strategic communications in support of ONAs key initiatives

This position serves as the staff point person for all statewide communications developing recommending and executing a strategic plan to effectively promote the integration of New Americans and counter misinformation. It will also act as a primary point of contact collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure all messaging aligns with ONAs mission vision and values.

1. Project Coordinator for ONAs Communications

This position is the project coordinator and writer for the unit and recommends appropriate visual content and format to support communications goals. This position works with SME staff to establish standardized formats trains staff on content presentation for communications requests and serves as the project coordinator and final content reviewer for all significant communications produced by the ONA. The position reviews content from subject matter experts (grant policy outreach and program staff) to create a single voice for ONA ensure quality standards and ensure content is user-friendly and concise.

1. Public information management

This position is the primary point of contact for ONAs public information and records responsible for managing all aspects of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request this role the position collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure that all communications are transparent legally compliant and effectively archived safeguarding for New Americans privacy protections.

Key activities include:

• Recommend develop and implement ONAs communications strategy and its key initiatives

• Coordinate ONAs listserv communications and campaigns

• Serve as the strategic lead and ongoing manager and editor for ONAs webpages using Drupal

• Coordinator and creative content manager for the development of marketing/promotional/training videos in collaboration with GPPR staff and contractors

• As needed liaise with Governors office communications office on media/press inquiries that are handled by Govs office

• Write and copy-edit memos reports strategic updates grant reports and grant applications

• Copy-edit written communications across the team to ensure accuracy and consistency

• Work with partners to develop content and ensure alignment with partners

• Coordinate the comms perspective of all ONA events

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position to include: Producing outward facing reports communications stakeholder engagement. implementing a communications plan and associated materials for an organization based on the strategic direction of program leadership.

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupationrelated to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities

• Implementing a communications strategy with a public organization.
• Bilingual (read write speak) in English and Spanish.
• Performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.

• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment to include the E-Verify process.

• This position is term-limited and is currently expected to expire on June 30 2027. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review thework experience/job dutiessections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online applicationCDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use see resume or see attached statements on your application.CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling grammar and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES

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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 Coordinator Sean Montoya at .Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort please call .

While a salary range is posted for this position an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work