Strategic Marketing & Communications Specialist — Veterans

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

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