Communications Coordinator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5093028)  Communications Coordinator Salary $55,000.00 - $60,500.00 Annually Location Denver, CO Job Type Full Time Job Number GJD-416710 9/25 Department Community College of Denver Opening Date 09/25/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Determined by Position 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. Primary Physical Work Address Community College of Denver (CO), 855 Lawrence Parkway Suite 565 Denver, Colorado, 80204 How To Apply Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application. Department Contact Information Kissa Saidou She/Her/Hers HR Recruiter and Retention Professional Community College of Denver P: 303-352-6200 F: 303-556-6557 + Description + Benefits Department Information GJD-416710 9/25: THIS IS A NON-CLASSIFIED 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 immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students. If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program. 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 recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and 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 federal, state, or local law. For a complete review of the benefits we offer, please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1COuMZUvUnWuK9uoXKd1EOyFLhlJzG0G-/view Description of Job 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 MarCom 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 collaborative 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. This includes e-blasts, and emergency alert messaging (as needed) and posting of the website emergency banner with urgent information. + Reporting, List Management & Platform Optimization + Track and create a monthly report on communications performance using analytics tools and software. This report exists and is developed by the director and the agency – it simply needs to be reviewed, and prepared for sharing results. + Maintain and update 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 and engaging user experience. + Contribute to the editorial calendar with timely event information. + Create and maintain 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 – collaborative effort + 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 Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Education:(Minimum/Required) Associate’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field. Experience: (Minimum/Required) 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: (Minimum/Required) + 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: (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: (Preferred) + Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred. Supplemental Information SELECTION PROCESS Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application packet submitted by candidate. Completed application packet includes: a letter of interest of no more than five pages, addressing in general the items under "Primary Duties" and specifically each item under “Minimum Qualifications”; an online application; resume; and transcripts. All candidates, including current Community College of Denver employees must submit a complete application packet which includes all material listed above. Only completed application packets will move forward for screening. Please review the job duties and minimum requirements carefully. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. Selected applicants will be invited by the screening committee for interviews. All application materials become the property of Community College of Denver and cannot be copied. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must submit a complete application packet at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ccdwhich includes: + Electronic Application, Click ‘New Resume’ at the bottom of this page + Cover Letter + Resume + References - Names, phone numbers, addresses, & email addresses of three professional references + Copies of transcripts, official transcripts preferred. + Copies of appropriate credentials, if applicable **All included attachments should be saved with the following nomenclature: Last name, First name Document; for example Doe, John Resume; Doe, Jane Transcripts ***Your resume should clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications. Those applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered. Part-time experience is ½ the equivalent of full-time experience. Example: Four (4) years applicable part-time experience equals 2 years full-time equivalency. For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042. Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon. 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