Communications Manager I (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)

Key Job Details:

  • Position: Communications Manager I
  • Company: Workwarp
  • Compensation: a competitive salary
  • Location: Remote
  • Start Date: Immediate openings available

 

 

JOB Serving People. Serving Colorado. The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by... reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services. We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We know it's important to support each other, and that means having a healthy balance of work and personal time, and benefits that allow us all to have fulfilling lives. Watch this two-minute video to learn about how OIT's mission, vision, and values inspire us to provide solutions that power the services Coloradans rely on every day. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES TERM LIMITED POSITION: This position is term limited with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026. This position is eligible for State employee benefits and may be extended as the situation warrants. This video explains the many benefits of working at the State of Colorado on a term limited basis. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT’s hiring team. Are you interested in growing your communication career while giving back to Coloradans? The Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is looking for a talented communication professional to support the State of Colorado’s highly impactful IT initiatives. Work alongside some of Colorado’s brightest tech experts as we help transform digital government for our residents.About the RoleAs our new Communications Manager, you will be responsible for setting communication strategies and plans to provide clear, concise and timely messaging to internal and external stakeholders in support of the state’s technology programs and projects. You will lead the writing, editing and development of a variety of compelling marketing and communication materials including presentations, web content, newsletters, social media posts, marketing collateral, video scripts and training guides to align with the business goals of OIT. In this role you will partner with project managers and technical subject experts to make sure that the value story of OIT’s work is shared.The ideal candidate for this role is well-organized, an exceptional copywriter, a team player, able to work independently to meet deadlines and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position is accountable for establishing and maintaining a positive image of OIT through targeted, on-brand communication and strong internal and customer relationships.About the TeamThe Communications Office is a group of energetic and collaborative team members who provide a full range of internal and external marketing communications to support OIT’s people, programs, projects and services. This dynamic team executes strategic marcom initiatives to educate and engage a diverse stakeholder group including employees, state agency customers, legislature, local and national press, and the residents of Colorado. The Communications team consists of staff uniquely experienced in customer and employee communications, creative services, media relations, branding and marketing. We work hard and have fun along the way!Key responsibilities: Develop and execute effective, data-driven communication strategies and plans to promote IT initiatives to state agency customers.Determine messaging and branding strategies for target audiences and maintain a positive image of the OIT brand.Produce a variety of written and multimedia content, including video scripts, graphics, email newsletters, one-sheets, FAQs, etc.Lead and manage customer education and awareness campaigns to showcase the value of OIT’s initiatives.Track and report on communication KPIs toward the achievement of organizational goals.Build strong relationships across multiple departments and ensure key stakeholders are consulted and/or informed of communication plans, timelines and decisions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION If this posting indicates “remote from anywher
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