Assistant Communications Director

colorado department of state

this announcement will remain open for the specified time and is only open to residents of the state of colorado at the time of submitting your application.

are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The colorado department of state (cdos) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of coloradans.

in addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:

• employee wellness programs and an on‑site fitness center
• 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave
• access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities
• strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the pera defined benefit plan or the pera defined contribution plan, plus optional 401k and 457 plans
• medical and dental health plans
• paid life insurance
• automatic short‑term (and optional long‑term) disability coverage
• excellent work‑life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad‑hoc arrangements

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coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.

our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all coloradans have a voice in our future, help coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.

the state of colorado is an equal opportunity employer. At the colorado department of state, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.

our agency website: colorado secretary of state's office

the administration division of the department of state provides operational support to the department, including human resources, finance, office management, legal and policy, elearning, communications, legislation, and direct support to the office of the secretary of state. The division works collaboratively to meet the needs of the department staff and community stakeholders. Through the execution of each program, the administration division seeks to ensure alignment with key performance goals and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the department.

the communications unit exists to manage the public‑facing communications for the colorado department of state. The unit communicates with staff at all levels of the department, and engages with the general public, media, advocates, and stakeholders to provide information regarding the department’s services and programs, including by creating collateral for external distribution.

in this role, you will be a valued member of the communications team. Taking direction from the communications director and working closely with the executive team on a day‑to‑day basis, you will create and implement communications content and strategy to meet the needs of the department. This includes serving as a point of contact for internal and external communications requests, drafting responses to reporter questions and requests for comment, and determining when to make changes to, or adapt, the communications strategy based on newly identified issues, crises, needs, or goals.

the ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly when needed. To succeed in this role, it is important that you have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, display an ability to plan and execute, and are committed to advancing a diverse and inclusive perspective.

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