Marketing & Communications Specialist.

State of Colorado; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a Marketing & Communications Specialist III to develop and execute strategic communications for Colorado Veterans and their families. You will coordinate campaigns, create content for digital and print channels, and ensure brand consistency across platforms.

Responsibilities include media liaison, event support, and collaboration with internal teams to highlight programs and veterans' success stories, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in marketing, advertising, and/or communications.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or closely related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, and/or communications.
• If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive communication plans and strategies for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs, including copywriting, editing, design, and vendor management.
• Create, edit, and distribute content for digital platforms, social media, print materials, press releases, and reports.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns to engage veterans, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Ensure brand consistency and compliance with State of Colorado communication standards.
• Track and analyze performance metrics for campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries and public information requests.
• Support event promotion, community engagement, and public-facing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to highlight programs, success stories, and impact.
• Develop and implement accessible programming for communications in compliance with ADA and related regulations.

Skills

Marketing

Advertising

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or closely related field

Two years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, and/or communications

Job description

Department Information

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has four major operational divisions: Army National Guard, Air National Guard, Civil Air Patrol, and Veterans Affairs. These divisions utilize state and federal resources to provide our communities, state, and nation with a ready military force for national defense and state emergency response as well as providing assistance to our Colorado veterans. DMVA offers a comprehensive benefit program to its classified work force that includes paid holidays, annual leave, sick leave, medical, dental, life disability, flexible spending accounts, and public retirement options. DMVA also strives to assist employees in achieving a healthy work/life balance by offering compressed work weeks, on-site fitness facilities, free parking, and a variety of training opportunities!

Description Of Job

The Marketing and Communications Specialist for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing strategic communications and outreach efforts that increase awareness of programs, services, and resources available to Colorado Veterans and their families.

Duties

• developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive and cohesive communication plans and strategies for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs that aligns with the overarching mission including copywriting, copy editing, creative development, minimal graphic design, and vendor management;
• creating, editing, and distributing content for digital platforms, social media, print materials, press releases, and reports;
• coordinating outreach campaigns to increase engagement with veterans, stakeholders, and community partners;
• ensuring brand consistency and compliance with State of Colorado communication standards;
• tracking and analyzing performance metrics for campaigns and adjust strategies accordingly;
• serving as a point of contact for media inquiries and public information requests;
• supporting event promotion, community engagement efforts, and public-facing initiatives;
• collaborating with internal teams and external partners to highlight programs, success stories, and impact;
• developing and implementing the programming of communication tools that are fully accessible to individuals with disabilities, adhering to all relevant federal and state regulations and established best practices;
• ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in all communications (i.e., ADA compliance, plain language, etc.).

Residency Requirement

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

Class Code & Classification Description

H4K3XX Marketing & Communications Specialist III

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) years of relevant experience in marketing, advertising, and/or communications.

Education And Experience

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Advertising, Business, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of professional experience in marketing, advertising, and/or communications.

College Transcripts

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree, certificate, or apprenticeship was conferred. Failure to provide a transcript may result in your application being removed from consideration in the selection process for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and executing strategic communication plans.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze campaign performance and use data to inform decisions.
• Prior experience supporting programs serving veterans, service members, or underserved populations.

Supplemental Information

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 states in accordance with applicable law.

Appeal Rights

As an applicant who has been removed from consideration during the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board and/or request a review by the State Personnel Director. A standard appeal form is available on the State Personnel Board website, https://spb.colorado.gov/forms-and-filing . If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within ten (10) days of your receipt of this notice: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: [phone]. Phone: [phone]. Email address: [e-mail]. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination. Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at spb.colorado.gov.

Accommodations

The Department of Personnel & Administration 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, Tamy Calahan at [e-mail] or 720-250-1520.