Outreach and Communications Specialist

SCHEDULE:

This position allows for a hybrid work model a requirement of at least 3 days in- office with remote and in-office work as to meet business needs. The typical schedule for this position is a 4-day Tuesday-Friday schedule or 5-day schedule Monday through Friday with evening and weekend hours as needed; typical schedule may be discussed with supervisor to meet the needs of the position and the professional. Due to the front-facing nature of this position the successful candidate should anticipate spending a majority of their work week in-person whether in the office or in the community.

COMPENSATION:

Hiring Range: $59505 - $65000 USD Annually

Compensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.

BENEFITS:

Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work options and more. For more information click Here for our Total Rewards summary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Draft media releases newsletter items and other communication tools. Gains approvals and distributes. Utilize common strategies and methods to educate and inform the community.

• Conduct research on communications functions promotional products best practices strategies technologies techniques and methods.

• Monitors social media conversations and blogs for potential response needs. Develops responses and obtains approval to post. Documents media activities. Develops creative content for social media platforms.

• Supports and coordinates event planning for community events meetings and initiatives to foster relationship building collaboration and promote engagement.

• Gather community input and individual feedback for developing implementing evaluating and improving engagement policies programs and services.

• Participate in the development of marketing communications and public relations strategy.

• Create communications for multimedia presentations and design graphic materials. Create internet and intranet
  website content.

• Represent the department at outreach events meetings and on committees. Build relationships with divisions within the
  department to understand marketing and communication needs.

• Ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations requirements standards and policies when creating and producing digital and graphic materials. Incorporate content and media accessibility requirements for color and contrast.

• Create content with accessibility in mind create alternatives for multimedia content such as image descriptions figure captions and audio descriptions. Uses and recommends tools and platforms that support
  accessibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click apply for that reason we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum two years related professional experience

Education: Bachelors degree in public relations business communications or similar field.

*Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:

• Experience working in Public Affairs or related field at a government agency.
• Experience in executive level outreach or communications
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Google products Microsoft Office and Canva
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop InDesign XD)
• Strong typography color theory and layout skills
• Experience with digital design (web social media email)
• Ability to create assets for multiple platforms (web mobile print)
• Branding and visual identity design experience
• Strong attention to detail and design consistency
• Ability to interpret briefs and translate ideas into visual concepts
• Comfortable taking creative direction and feedback
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Collaborative mindset works well with colleagues partners and community members
• Proactive solution-oriented and self-motivated
• Open to learning new tools and staying current with design trends
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of CSU Extension and the programs and services it offers is a plus
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish preferred

Additional Job Information:

• Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are for every position.

• A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle shall have a Colorado Drivers license within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.

• Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.

• In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

• All Jefferson County Employees must apply through their internal profile.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

APPLICATION:

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or