Land Board Marketing and Communications Specialist

at  State of Colorado Job Opportunities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The SLB Public Information Officer (PIO) is the chief storyteller of the division. The position exists as a senior authority on strategic communications, marketing and brand maintenance, and media/governmental/beneficiary/stakeholder relations for those natural resources and financial concepts that are unique to the work of the State Land Board. These unique responsibilities are a result of the division’s status as an owner of working lands and mineral resources leased to the public for sometimes sensitive and challenging uses. The position is the expert manager of public relations for the division, and must be sensitive to the needs and expectations of the Department of Natural Resources, the Governor’s office, and other influential stakeholders. The position must navigate complex and delicate communication issues and builds proactive communication strategies. The position serves as primary contact with important external stakeholders including the media, city and county officials, state legislators, Governor’s Office, and trust beneficiary groups. It ensures that the DNR/SLB’s history and values are reflected in the agency’s public communications, marketing materials, website and other communications resources.
Please take a few minutes to read the State Land Board’s Strategic Plan as it relates to Goal 4 and this position specifically.

EXPERIENCE ONLY:

Eight (8) years of relevant experience in an occupation related program marketing, communications and public information.
- OR -

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation
related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years.
Acceptable degrees include Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degrees in journalism, public relations, communications, business administration and political science. Demonstrable application of professional certifications such as Certified Public Information Officer will also be considered.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work
experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine
if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your
application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the
application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Required Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communication skills including persuasive message creation and delivery
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build stakeholder engagement while balancing competing interests in natural resources and working lands management
• Project management, organized and professional, with a strong self-motivated work ethic
• Content creation and management skills that unify communications across broad audiences and over the long term
• Dependable and trustworthy, uses good judgment and problem solving
• Adaptable and open to change, contributes with a positive attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience in a government agency’s public information division responding to media inquiries and/or managing media relations
• Three (3) years of continuous experience supporting the communications needs of the executive suite and/or governing board of an organization
• Current or former State experience relevant to this position

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a Colorado resident at time of employment.
• You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.

Please refer the Job description for details