New Americans: Communications Coordinator.

Department Information

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLY

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025

This position is intended to be primarily remote, however it may be required to report to the listed address at the discretion of the supervisor and based on business need.

This position is term-limited and is currently expected to expire on June 30, 2027. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.

The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and competitive. We connect workers with great jobs and assist those who have been injured on the job. We help people who are unemployed through no fault of their own by providing temporary wage replacement and we ensure fair labor practices. We provide an up-to-date and accurate picture of the economy that helps in decision making. And we protect the workplace – and Colorado communities – with a variety of consumer protection and safety programs.

This is a values-driven organization, committed to accountability, agility, collaboration, and respect.

We believe in outstanding customer service, an inclusive culture, continued process improvement and in our role as a trusted and strategic partner. Recognizing that knowledgeable employees drive our success, we are seeking dedicated individuals who exhibit our shared values and our passion for quality and excellence in all we do.

In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer excellent benefits :

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• BenefitHub state employee discount program
• MotivateMe employee wellness program
• Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
• Access to participate in employer-supported employee affinity spaces
• RTD EcoPass Commuter Program
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs
  
  

Our agency website: Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

CDLE has implemented a pilot program on March 1st, 2022 which will award Disability Hiring Preference Points similar to the Veterans’ Preference Points program. During your application process you will be asked if you would like to be considered for either of these programs for additional points in the hiring process. To learn more about Disability Hiring Preference and what will be required to participate, please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/disability-hiring-preference/home

PLEASE NOTE: With the beginning of this program, CDLE will no longer accept attachments of any kind with applications. Please be as thorough as possible in documenting your education and work history in the application system. Attachments will not be accepted or considered during any phase of the hiring process including minimum qualification screening, comparative analysis, or interviews.

Description Of Job

The salary range for this posting is:

HOURLY

$28.30 - $39.38

BIWEEKLY

$2,264.31 - $3,150.14

MONTHLY

$4,906.00 - $6,825.30

ANNUALLY

$58,872.00 - $81,903.60

This Position Serves As ONA’s Implementation Lead For All Communications Produced By ONA. This Position Will Also Serve As The Liaison With GPPR. This Position Will Recommend And Develop a Brand Identity For ONA As Well As Communicate Data, Success Stories, Increase Public Awareness Of ONA’s Services And Of New Americans, And Collaborate With Subject Matter Experts To Create And Promote Accurate And Engaging Content. This Position Also Supports The External Relations Manager, And ONA Director As Needed In Completing Executive Requests To Support EDO, The Governor, The Legislature, Or State Peers, And Must Be Comfortable In Presenting Complex Information In Concise Written And Graphical Form. This Position Exists To

• Develop strategic communications in support of ONA’s key initiatives
  
  

This position serves as the staff point person for all statewide communications, developing, recommending, and executing a strategic plan to effectively promote the integration of New Americans and counter misinformation. It will also act as a primary point of contact, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure all messaging aligns with ONA's mission, vision, and values.

• Project Coordinator for ONA’s Communications
  
  

This position is the project coordinator, and writer for the unit, and recommends appropriate visual content and format to support communications goals. This position works with SME staff to establish standardized formats, trains staff on content presentation for communications requests, and serves as the project coordinator and final content reviewer for all significant communications produced by the ONA. The position reviews content from subject matter experts (grant, policy, outreach, and program staff) to create a single voice for ONA, ensure quality standards, and ensure content is user-friendly and concise.

• Public information management
  
  

This position is the primary point of contact for ONA's public information and records, responsible for managing all aspects of the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) request process. In this role, the position collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure that all communications are transparent, legally compliant, and effectively archived, safeguarding for New Americans’ privacy protections.

Key Activities Include

• Recommend, develop and implement ONA’s communications strategy and its key initiatives
• Coordinate ONA’s listserv communications and campaigns
• Serve as the strategic lead and ongoing manager and editor for ONA’s webpages using Drupal
• Coordinator and creative content manager for the development of marketing/promotional/training videos in collaboration with GPPR staff and contractors
• As needed, liaise with Governor’s office communications office on media/press inquiries that are handled by Gov’s office
• Write and copy-edit memos, reports, strategic updates, grant reports, and grant applications
• Copy-edit written communications across the team to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Work with partners to develop content and ensure alignment with partners
• Coordinate the comms perspective of all ONA events
  
  

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions Of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement: (New)

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position to include: Producing outward facing reports, communications, stakeholder engagement. implementing a communications plan and associated materials for an organization based on the strategic direction of program leadership.

OR

Education And Experience

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with immigrant and refugee communities
• Implementing a communications strategy with a public organization.
• Bilingual (read, write, speak) in English and Spanish.
• Performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
• You must pass a thorough background check prior to employment to include the E-Verify process.
• This position is term-limited and is currently expected to expire on June 30, 2027. The applicant selected for this position will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.
  
  

Appeal Rights

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact: chris.mcgill@state.co.us

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Cover letters and resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application, CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process. Part-time work experience will be prorated.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Work experience and qualifications must be specifically documented on your online application. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application. CDLE does not accept attachments of any kind during the application process.

Comparative Analysis Process – Structured Application Review

After minimum qualification screening, the comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review and rating of all the information you submit with your application materials. Therefore, it is extremely important to document in the work experience/job duties portion of your online application the extent to which you possess the education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement. It is also important to thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) as your answers to these questions will be evaluated during this phase.

Supplemental Questions

Answer the supplemental questions on the application completely and thoughtfully. Your answers may be rated based on your writing ability (spelling, grammar, and clarity of your writing) as well as the content of your answer.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE AND/OR FUTURE VACANCIES

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.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment 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 Coordinator, Sean Montoya, at sean.montoya@state.co.us . Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For all other inquiries about this recruitment effort, please call 303-318-8200.

While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work