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Colorado Department of Revenue

Communications Coordinator

Colorado Department of Revenue, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Overview

Department Information Community College of Denver is seeking individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and work environment. CCD values the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, instructors and staff of diverse backgrounds. Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. CCD offers career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer. Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration. CCD prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please see the benefits document linked by CCD. Position : Communications Coordinator (non-classified); reference GJD-416710 9/25

General Summary

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented, and quality-driven communicator with strong writing skills, project coordination experience, and a passion for accessible and inclusive storytelling. This position is responsible for managing CCD’s weekly employee and student newsletters, coordinating and publishing the CCD Blog, contributing to the college events calendar and CCD Newsroom, and capturing compelling stories that bring the college’s mission to life. Under the direction of the Director of Marketing & Communications, the coordinator also supports emergency communications, awards research and submissions, and helps increase event visibility and community engagement through targeted messaging. Serving as a trusted content steward and communications project manager, this role ensures a consistent voice, visual alignment, and message quality across all channels. Ultimately, this position amplifies the impact of the MarComm team by supporting internal and external partners with high-quality, timely, and mission-aligned communication. Some limited before and after hours availability may be required for emergency situations.

Primary Duties Strategic Communications & Content Creation

Lead development and delivery of CCD’s weekly employee and student newsletters with a focus on important communication updates, and institutional awareness and engagement.

Serve as content contributor and coordinator for the CCD Blog, including editorial planning, writing, and story sourcing.

Write and edit communications for announcements, email campaigns, and community updates as needed for internal and external communications.

Develop compelling, student-centered stories to support marketing campaigns and priority initiatives.

Event Support & Visual Content Capture

Backup and support for website event posting (all marcom is required to be able to do this).

Contribute list of planned action items to the editorial calendar to ensure visibility and alignment with campaign timelines.

Attend on- and off-campus events as needed to capture video and photography, gather story content, support promotional efforts, or as a CCD representative. Marcom team has a shared responsibility for events.

Assist with pre-event, event and post-event collaborative communications, as needed.

Support the development of presentations, speaking points, invitations, follow-up messaging, and event surveys as needed.

Internal Partnerships

Collaborate with departments to develop messaging and content that supports enrollment goals and academic pathway promotion.

Participate as assigned in campaign planning sessions with CCD collaboration and external teams as needed to promote CCD’s brand and communications initiatives.

Monitor industry peer institution awards opportunities; recommend submissions that elevate CCD’s people, programs, students and partnerships.

Communications Operations & Emergency Messaging

Coordinate and send e-blasts, and emergency alert messaging (as needed). Includes the modification and posting of the website emergency banner as needed, as a cross-trained marcom team member.

Support the Director of Marketing & Communications in the execution of real-time or after-hours emergency messaging protocols, when required.

Reporting, List Management & Platform Optimization

Track and create a monthly report on communications performance using analytics tools and software. Maintain distribution lists and segment audiences for targeted messaging.

Assist with platform maintenance and improvement (intranet, email tools, calendar systems, project management software) to ensure efficiencies and a consistent user experience.

Contribute to the editorial calendar with timely event information and create a content library for all blog, e-blasts and other communications by month, year and type of communications channel.

Awards Opportunities & other communications as needed

Identify awards opportunities that the team can apply for – collaboration

Update website event posting – backup as needed

Backup for social media posting – backup as needed

Attend meetings as needed with internal and external individuals and groups

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education : Associate’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field. Experience : Minimum 2 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or marketing with demonstrated success in content development and cross-platform messaging. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.

Working knowledge of AP style and accessibility best practices.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Experience with event coverage, photo/video capture, and post-event content creation.

Proficient in email marketing systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and project management tools.

Familiarity with website content management, calendar posting, and intranet platforms.

Ability to build cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively across departments.

Understanding of enrollment marketing, student engagement, and digital content strategy.

Proactive, collaborative, and flexible, with a high level of professionalism and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process

Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application packet, including a letter of interest (no more than five pages) addressing the items under "Primary Duties" and each item under "Minimum Qualifications"; online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current CCD employees, must submit a complete packet. Only complete packets move forward. Meeting minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews. All materials become the property of CCD. Application Procedures

Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet online at CCD careers site. Materials include: electronic application, cover letter, resume, references, transcripts, credentials if applicable, and properly named attachments. Resumes should clearly indicate how minimum qualifications are met. Part-time experience credits apply. For information regarding CCD Security, see CCD Campus Security information. A hard copy report can be requested.

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