Associate Director, Communications & Engagement - State of Colorado

Associate Director, Communications & Engagement


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Associate Director, Communications & Engagement






Salary




$95,000.10 - $110,000.02 Annually






Location




Denver Metro, CO








Job Type




Full Time






Job Number




EFA-ADComms-12.19.24








Department




Colorado Energy Office






Opening Date




12/19/2024








Closing Date




1/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain






FLSA




Determined by Position








Primary Physical Work Address




1600 Broadway, Suite 1960, Denver, CO 80202






FLSA Status






Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.










Department Contact Information




gov_hr@state.co.us






Type of Announcement




This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.








How To Apply




Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.











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Department Information





The mission of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consumer energy costs by advancing clean energy, energy efficiency, and zero emission vehicles to benefit all Coloradans. We do this by developing and implementing highly impactful policies and programs, establishing Colorado as a leading state for climate action. The Colorado Energy Office is a great place to work, with collaborative and talented employees who are passionate about our mission.



CEO’s Communications & Engagement (C&E) team increases awareness and engagement with CEO initiatives through communications and outreach to diverse communities across the state; promotes climate and energy initiatives to residents, businesses, and stakeholders through public communications, community events, and targeted outreach; delivers compelling, timely, and accessible information to support CEO’s mission; and, supports climate workforce development through strategic partnerships with local workforce efforts.



CEO currently has an opportunity for an Associate Director (AD) on the C&E team. The AD will be a key leader on the team, supporting the Director in management of staff, strategic planning and budgeting, and interfacing with other CEO units. The AD will serve as a thought partner to the Director while initially managing one to two divisions of the C&E team , with the possibility of additional staff in coming years. The AD will be responsible for specific areas of work on the C&E team that will be co-designed with the Director and CEO leadership. Some of these areas are outlined in the duties and responsibilities below.



An ideal candidate will have experience with planning, budgeting, and leading teams, a compassionate and proactive leadership style, strong attention to detail, an ability to consider the C&E team as a whole, and a dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates for this position should demonstrate the ability to perform with a high degree of autonomy, manage their own time and workload effectively, and bring a proactive problem-solving approach. This key leadership role requires being comfortable and flexible with ambiguity, change, and a willingness to take on other duties as needed.



We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.





Description of Job





Starting Salary Range: $95,000.10 - $110,000.02 Annually

*This position is eligible for a hybrid working arrangement. Hybrid positions are expected to be present at the office location for no less than 1-2 days per work week with the in-office schedule to be determined by the Director.



Duties and Responsibilities


Personnel Management

+ Support the Director and serve as a thought partner through positive and productive communication, adaptation, anticipation, recommendations, and problem-solving.

+ Initially manage one to two divisions of a hybrid team, fostering an environment in which employees are valued and effective, and working toward attainment of CEO’s mission and C&E team’s goals and objectives.

+ Supervise and mentor direct reports, including through performance plans.

+ Support ongoing training, recognition, and professional development for all team members, and assist in onboarding of new team members.

+ Empower staff to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Set clear expectations, build trust, and provide leadership to move work forward.

+ Assist in ensuring appropriate coverage for projects and needs as they arise.

+ Provide support for team meetings, agendas, retreats, trainings, and project management.





Planning and Budget Management

+ Work with Director to lead strategic planning efforts.

+ Oversee and monitor team’s budget, procurement, and contracting efforts. Assist Director in managing budget, maximizing resources, meeting with budget staff regularly, and flagging any significant changes or areas of concern.

+ Support team’s activities on Salesforce and other platforms.





Communications & Engagement Coordination

+ Plan and implement communications and engagement across projects and programs. Assist Director in standardizing coordination with program teams and continuously cross-training C&E team on program content.

+ Responsible for coordinating specific work areas of C&E team.

+ Project-manage specific C&E efforts, ensure they are executed and completed successfully. Continuously evaluate and learn from C&E projects to improve our impact.

+ Find opportunities to demonstrate the impact and success stories of CEO’s work.

+ Implement Marketing Cloud officewide, ensure that outgoing communications from CEO are branded, on message, and coordinated.

+ Continuously update and refine contact lists for the media, contractors, businesses, stakeholders, community members, community-based organizations, and others.





Cross-CEO Coordination

+ Lead digital accessibility and Spanish language-access efforts across CEO.

+ Coordinate across CEO teams to accomplish program goals and objectives.

+ Find opportunities to demonstrate common themes and impacts across programs.

+ Meet regularly with other Associate Directors to ensure program alignment and awareness.





Other

+ This position will also likely manage a direct work portfolio to be determined in partnership with Director and CEO leadership based in part on CEO needs and in part on individual experience and interests. Potential areas of focus could include anything in the communications and engagement portfolio including communications, marketing, engagement, workforce development, environmental justice, and accessibility.

+ Other duties as assigned.







Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights



Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in social science, marketing, communications, or other related field OR 4 additional years of experience working in related field.

+ Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience.

+ Experience and demonstrated knowledge of team leadership. Ability to consider the team as a whole and lift up others.

+ Experience prioritizing amongst a wide array of challenges and opportunities.

+ Demonstrate a collaborative and proactive problem-solving approach and a dedication to continuous improvement.

+ Knowledgeable and passionate about energy and climate related issues.

+ Strong attention to detail and follow through to drive projects over the finish line.

+ Strong time management and organization skills.

+ Strong written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

+ Comfort and flexibility with ambiguity, change and willingness to take on assignments as needed.







Supplemental Information





To Apply:


A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the application for consideration. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.


The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

+ Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

+ Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

+ 12 paid holidays per year

+ Medical and dental plans

+ State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

+ Choice of 2 retirement plans

+ 401K and 457 plans

+ State paid Short Term Disability coverage

+ Additional optional life and disability plans

+ Credit Union Membership

+ RTD pass

+ Training and professional development




To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .





Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


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.


ADAAA Accommodations


The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) at gov_hr@state.co.us.



Conditions of Employment


Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.











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Briefly describe how you would approach "managing up" in this role.






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Briefly describe your vision for how an Associate Director can add value to the C&E team.






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What improvements to the C&E team's processes would you like to implement in the next year?






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Please share with us how you would prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts within our office and in your work.





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