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State of Colorado

CDOC- Media Specialist IV.

State of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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CDOC- Media Specialist IV State of Colorado

Department Information Colorado Department of Corrections Mission:

We are a team of dynamic and diverse professionals building a safer Colorado by cultivating transformative opportunities for those under our supervision.

Our Vision:

"Building a safer Colorado for today and tomorrow".

CORE Values:

Community Safety, Dignity, Diversity and Respect, Opportunity, Collaborative partnerships.

Benefits

Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system

Strong, secure retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit and PERA Defined Contribution plans, plus 401K and 457 plans

Medical and dental health plans

Short and long‑term disability coverage

Paid life insurance

11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave

Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more

Location This position can be located in Colorado Springs, Canon City or Denver. Frequent travel between these locations is required.

Who Can Apply Only Colorado state residents are eligible to apply.

Job Description The Multi‑Media Specialist supports the Colorado Department of Corrections Correctional Industries, which develops marketing materials to widen the reach of the program to new and existing customers. The selected individual will assist the CTA by creating training presentations, instructional materials, and web‑based training.

Primary Duties

Design and maintain websites, social media, and printed materials for 18 (and growing) diverse businesses within Colorado State Prisons

Maintain ERP software related to manufacturing businesses, including inventory setup, periodic price validation, product development, and market launch

Redesign and maintain the CCI online store on the Shopify platform

Create and edit video content

Develop product listings with photographs, descriptions, and visual options

Create marketing materials (flyers, brochures, reports, videos) using Adobe Creative Cloud software

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of professional experience designing, developing, and maintaining marketing materials, websites, social media, video, and printed materials (full‑time experience prorated for part‑time)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, marketing, education media, mass media production, graphic design, or a closely related field; transcripts must be uploaded and include name, institution, degree, and date conferred

One (1) year of professional experience in the same areas as above, if the applicant does not meet the five‑year requirement

Substitutions: relevant experience in criminal‑justice or related fields may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis; a master’s or doctorate may substitute for the bachelor’s and one year of experience; up to 60 semester hours of core coursework in another field may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis

Required Competencies

Exceptional customer service skills

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud

Ability to meet tight production deadlines under high pressure

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong collaboration skills with an ability to interpret customer vision and target audience

Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure

Attention to detail and ability to follow instruction

Adherence to policy and efficient use of state resources

Knowledge of emerging technologies and willingness to introduce them

Ability to create accessible documents and technical content following plain language and accessibility guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

State service experience with multimedia platforms

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, and basic HTML coding for web design

Knowledge of correctional operations

Demonstrated application of accessibility best practices (ADA, Section 508, WCAG)

Conditions of Employment

Minimum 21 years of age

Valid Colorado driver’s license and excellent driving record

High school diploma or GED

No felony convictions (including specified offenses)

Legal U.S. work eligibility (no sponsorship)

Completion of the Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training (six weeks)

Physical ability to complete defensive tactics and related tasks

Willingness to travel and work various shifts, including nights

TB screening required upon hire

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