Director of Communications & Marketing (City of Littleton) - City of Littleton, CO

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The City of Littleton is seeking a strategic and creative Director of Communications & Marketing to lead the external and internal communication portfolio for the city, as well as guide the special events, council outreach, brand, and marketing activities of the city. The Communications & Marketing Department connects the City of Littleton with residents, community groups, visitors, and the media. This position reports to the Deputy City Manager and will direct a dynamic and talented team of professionals.

The Director of Communications & Marketing serves as a member the city’s leadership team, collaborating with city management and departments in developing and achieving overall organization strategic objectives. In this position, you will have the opportunity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders, create and update strategic planning for the department, and create impactful programs and policies. You will play a critical role in leveraging relationships between the city and local businesses in partnering and marketing tourism and events across the city.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a strong understanding of branding and visual identity, and can develop and implement consistent communications both internally and externally;
• Has change management experience and can lead change through communications strategies;

• Is a decision maker who can define roles and responsibilities, provide structure, and strike a balance with leadership and empowering others to take the lead and excel in their own professional, technical, and creative endeavors;
• Has experience contributing to a senior leadership team and demonstrated commitment to advancing positive culture change;
• Is comfortable and experienced in facilitating community dialogue and ensuring people feel heard;
• Has experience leading social media campaigns with the ability to weave media messages together  creatively and purposefully;
• Is comfortable with the media, crisis communications, and incident management systems; 
• Has a commitment to transparency with the community both internally and externally.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2024 Benefit Guide and 2025 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent. Our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the city.

Hiring pay range $156,750 - $173,250 per year

This full-time position is exempt per FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position and has the option to work a hybrid schedule with some days teleworking and some days working in person at the office. 

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 10, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.