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Communications Coordinator (internal candidates only)

Salary

$79,851.00 Annually

Location

Denver, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

EBA_COMMCORD_ESW12.23.25

Department

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

12/26/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

1375 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

[email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

Please Note - Pursuant to Executive Order D 2025 009 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kx5-WNwRYMD7K33lJQEQaSm6RsMUBb0X/view) , a hiring freeze is in effect for positions with start dates in 2025. The intended start date for this role is after January 9, 2026.

Serve Colorado Summary

Serve Colorado believes that service and volunteerism can be part of the solution to our greatest challenges. Coloradans are our greatest resource to respond to the pandemic, address climate change, end childhood poverty, ensure food security, tutor our kids, and create a Colorado for all. Serve Colorado works under the direction of the Lt. Governor and the Governor’s Commission on Community Service to engage local communities across all 64 counties of Colorado to determine priorities and create opportunities to serve. We approach our work with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, seeking to develop new and unique cross-sector partnerships. Serve Colorado also believes that to be effective all of our work must be done through the lens of equity and inclusion. Because service can be a pathway to opportunity, developing skills and creating leaders, everyone should have the opportunity to serve.

Description of Job

Internal Opportunity

This announcement is open only to eligible individuals currently employed within Serve Colorado, under the Direction of the Office of the Lt. Governor. The announcement is for transparency purposes only to comply with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.

Only applications from eligible individuals currently employed within Serve Colorado will be accepted.

Position Title: Communications Coordinator

Salary: $79,851

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hybrid work schedule – at least 2-3 days required days in office or as needed dependent upon position requirements

Expected Annual Travel: Occasional travel may be required

Organizational Relationships:

This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the Serve Colorado Team.

This position does not have any supervisory responsibility.

Please Note - Pursuant to Executive Order D 2025 009 (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kx5-WNwRYMD7K33lJQEQaSm6RsMUBb0X/view) , a hiring freeze is in effect for positions with start dates in 2025. The intended start date for this role is after January 9, 2026.

Summary of Functions: The Communications Coordinator plays an essential role in supporting internal operations and helping raise awareness of AmeriCorps service opportunities across Colorado. This position supports, and provides reports to, the Executive Director and works collaboratively with the entire Serve Colorado team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following list is an overview of primary tasks.

Executive Director Support

+ Manage the Executive Director’s schedule and provide administrative support.

+ Develop and maintain systems of effective communication and coordination across the Serve Colorado team.

+ Track and coordinate documents moving through the clearance process.

+ General office management support.

+ Oversee credit card processing and expenses for entire staff

+ Manage staff time sheets and checks from grantees

+ Organize and book travel logistics for staff

+ Work with executive leadership to track and report spending data

Recruitment

+ Work with program officers to develop and implement statewide recruitment plans.

+ Develop partnerships with other State agencies, organizations, and entities who can partner with Serve Colorado on recruitment and outreach materials.

+ Promote AmeriCorps service at community events.

+ Support development of digital recruitment campaigns.

+ Assist the Executive leadership team in creating the necessary written materials for AmeriCorps advocacy efforts

+ Create a deep library of content and resources to aid the program team in recruitment and alumni engagement efforts

Communications and Community Engagement

+ Gather information, graphics, images, and stories from AmeriCorps programs and other Serve Colorado partners to elevate the story of National Service and volunteerism in Colorado.

+ Work to implement a social media plan, create content, and schedule postings with minimal supervision from the Director of External Affairs.

+ Draft content, presentations, and talking points for senior officials.

+ Gather program data and information

+ Oversee and manage maintenance of the Serve Colorado website, including website redesigns, reformatting webpages, creating new content, and developing brand new webpages.

+ Support with large external and internal outreach events. Tasks may include: creating large invite lists, developing preparation materials and agendas, email correspondence with guests, and on-site support

+ Support development of the Serve Colorado annual report

+ Develop both Serve Colorado newsletters every month

+ Support the development of memos and talking points for the Governor, Lt. Governor, and other staff to prepare them for events and interviews

+ Support the drafts of press releases and public-facing statements for important events and critical outreach

Governor’s Commission on Community Service

+ Schedule commission and committee meetings, take minutes, and maintain materials and meeting notice calendars on Serve Colorado’s website.

+ Maintain communication with Commissioners.

+ Support materials preparation and distribution.

+ Lead the preparation and execution of commission meetings. This includes in-person commission events that require catering, panels, and agendas.

Volunteer Generation Fund

+ Conduct literature reviews and build community of practice around volunteerism best practices in the state

+ Explore integrating service learning into AmeriCorps pathways (building pathways for under-17 youth to serve and eventually integrate into AmeriCorps programs)

+ Develop and implement social media and newsletter campaigns actively promoting volunteerism

+ Assist in the growth Serve Colorado’s external partnerships and research collaboration opportunities with volunteerism groups such as Points of Light and Volunteers of America

+ Explore resurrecting the Governor’s Service Awards

Other

+ Monitors state and federal legislation for bills affecting Serve Colorado’s work.

+ Other duties as requested and required.

General Skills

+ Adheres to all health and safety policies in the planning and execution of activities.

+ Uses Google Suite to prepare correspondence, plans, reports, schedules, and other documents related to a project.

+ Provides continuous effort to improve operations, streamline processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

+ Participates in project teams as required.

+ Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Canva, and Adobe Photoshop

Conditions of employment:Must be currently employed with Serve Colorado, Office of the Lt. Governor.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Enthusiasm for providing excellent customer service

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Excellent writing and editing skills

+ Experience with databases, Google Suite, online tools such as Canva, etc.

+ Experience with event planning and meeting logistics management

+ Familiarity with AmeriCorps

+ Ability to work independently and with various stakeholder groups

+ Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituents and demonstrate focus on equity, diversity and inclusion in all interactions.

+ Experience with volunteer or service recruitment

Supplemental Information

The State of Colorado/Office of the Governor offers a generous benefits package including:

+ Annual leave accrued at 13.33 hours per month (4 weeks a year)

+ Sick leave accrued at 6.66 hours a month (10 days a year)

+ 12 paid holidays per year

+ Medical and dental plans

+ State paid life insurance policy of $50,000

+ Choice of 2 retirement plans

+ 401K and 457 plans

+ State paid Short Term Disability coverage

+ Additional optional life and disability plans

+ Credit Union Membership

+ RTD pass

+ Training and professional development

To learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits .

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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 status in accordance with applicable law.

ADAAA Accommodations

The Office of the Governor 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 Staffing Coordinator (the Director of Human Resources) [email protected].

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