Senior Communications Specialist, Sustainability

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Sustainability manages a campus-wide sustainability portfolio by coordinating strategic alliances and research partnerships, championing academic collaborations and student sustainability activities, advising on campus operations and the implementation of the CU Boulder Climate Action Plan, integrating the best research practices and Indigenous knowledge into campus planning and design, and playing a lead role in sustainability-related communications, events, and fundraising priorities.

Integrated Marketing

• At the direction of the Director of Communications, Sustainability and Engagement, plan, complete and optimize comprehensive integrated communications and digital marketing strategies to showcase sustainability efforts across campus and with external target audiences.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including constituent experience, strategic communications, social media and strategic events to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing strategies.
• Regularly update and maintain the Sustainability website with relevant and timely content, suited to target audience needs and expectations.
• Advocate for audience-centric marketing tactics and tailor marketing strategies to effectively engage and resonate with each audience.
• Segment target audiences and tailor content for optimal engagement and conversion.

Content Creation

• Draft articles for CU Boulder Today showcasing sustainability stories from across campus.
• Draft email messages for various channels, including Provost Post, newsletters tied to sustainability across campus, and drip campaigns and event promotion for the Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability.
• Coordinate interviews and photo/video shoots as appropriate.
• Craft engaging written materials that are optimized for distribution channels.
• Segment target audiences and tailor messages for optimal engagement and conversion.
• Ensure content is aligned with CU Boulder’s brand and messaging guidelines.
• Handle individual content calendar in conjunction with team and office-wide content calendars.

Analytics and Optimization

• In collaboration with teams within the office of Strategic Relations and Communications (SRC), ensure marketing data is collected and accessible for analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Monitor trends, audience engagement, analytics and develop key insights to inform integrated marketing campaigns. Insights should inform paid, earned, owned, social, content and experiential strategy.
• Apply systems and analytics tools to track and monitor campaign performance, analyze key metrics and adjust strategies to improve return on investment.
• Collaborate with SRC colleagues to analyze marketing campaign data and provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with SRC colleagues to support sustainability initiatives by evaluating campaign performance as it relates to key conversions, and using data and industry standard processes, recommending how to optimize tactics.

Project Support

• All employees are expected to perform duties outside of their job description as needed. This can include but is not limited to participating in news and media relations efforts, marketing and other paid efforts, strategic event support, supporting crisis communications and participating in other strategic efforts for the OVCS.

• Traditional business hours (8:00am-5:00pm), with occasional requests for evening and/or weekend event staffing.
• This position will work in a hybrid format with some in-person and some remote work, as prioritized by the business needs of the office.

The annual hiring range for this full-time position is $70,900-$75,000.

• Collaborative approach and ability to self-motivate, work in service to others and use marketing and communication as a tool to drive positive impact.
• Excellent verbal communication, organizational, and technical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive independently as well as with a team.
• Ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives tailored to varied audiences and institutional contexts.
• Strong attention to detail and shown ability to self-monitor quality control and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and implement multiple communication projects and timelines simultaneously.
• Detailed knowledge of grammar.
• Ability to create and publish content across multiple platforms.
• Graphic design proficiency.

• 3+ years of professional communication or marketing experience.
• Experience facilitating collaborative work among communication professionals.
• Experience with HTML and/or an HTML content management system, especially Drupal.
• Experience with customer relations management systems, especially Salesforce.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications, specifically InDesign, Photoshop and/or Acrobat.
• Experience maintaining and running websites, including updating content, adding pages, and keeping sites up to date and on brand.
• General awareness of the higher education and/or institutional sustainability landscape.
• Foundational understanding of sustainability concepts, key challenges, and solution areas (e.g., climate, energy, circularity, equity).

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume.
• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by April 21, 2026 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.