Strategic Public Affairs & Communications Leader

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee housing stipend

Wellness program

Retirement savings plans (414h and 457

13.5 Paid Holidays

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) seeks a Government and Public Relations Manager to lead public communications, community outreach, and emergency communications. You will serve as ERWSD’s Public Information Officer and oversee branding, media relations, and content strategy across digital and print channels.

You will translate complex technical and regulatory information into accessible communications, guide leadership on government relations, and manage the district’s grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or public administration.
• 7+ years in strategic communications, PR, journalism, public information, media, or related field.
• 5+ years in leadership with cross-functional teams and at least 3 years supervising staff.
• Exceptional writing/editing; adapt voice for executive and public audiences.

Responsibilities

• Advise CEO/Executive Leadership on messaging, strategy, and public response.
• Develop and lead ERWSD's communications strategy and brand voice.
• Lead writing/editing for CEO messaging, board communications, press materials, and digital content.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing & editing

Media relations

Crisis communications

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public information officer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Equivalent mix of education and experience

Tools

Content management systems

Digital content production

Job description

Eagle River Water & Sanitation District (ERWSD) seeks a Government and Public Relations Manager to lead public communications, community outreach, and emergency communications. You will serve as ERWSD’s Public Information Officer and oversee branding, media relations, and content strategy across digital and print channels.

You will translate complex technical and regulatory information into accessible communications, guide leadership on government relations, and manage the district’s grant