Strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick leave

Medical

Dental

Life disability

Flexible spending accounts

Public retirement options

Compressed work weeks

On-site fitness facilities

Free parking

Training opportunities

Job summary

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist III for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs to develop and execute strategic communications and outreach across digital and print platforms, informing Colorado veterans and families.

You will coordinate campaigns, ensure accessibility, analyze metrics, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to showcase programs and impact, with residency restricted to Colorado

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinating, and executing comprehensive communication plans aligned with the Division’s mission.
• Create, edit, and distribute content for digital platforms, social media, print materials, press releases, and reports.
• Coordinate outreach campaigns to increase engagement with veterans, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Ensure brand consistency and compliance with State of Colorado communication standards.
• Track and analyze performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Serve as point of contact for media inquiries and public information requests.
• Support event promotion and public-facing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to highlight programs and impact.
• Develop and implement accessible communication tools compliant with ADA and federal/state regulations.

Skills

Marketing experience

Advertising experience

Communications

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Advertising/Business

Job description

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) seeks a Marketing and Communications Specialist III for the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs to develop and execute strategic communications and outreach across digital and print platforms, informing Colorado veterans and families.

You will coordinate campaigns, ensure accessibility, analyze metrics, and collaborate with internal teams and community partners to showcase programs and impact, with residency restricted to Colorado