Disability Innovation Fund Grant Communications Strategist.
State of Colorado, Denver, CO, United States
Position Overview
The Office of Government, Policy and Public Relations (GPPR) is CDLE’s in-house creative team that advances external communications through public relations, community outreach, marketing, print and web design, research, policy, and government affairs. This position is dedicated to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Grant. The role is responsible for setting strategy and leading the development, coordination, and delivery of all marketing and strategic communication initiatives for the DIF Pathways to Partnership grant.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic communication plans for complex initiatives, grants, statewide programs, and multi-stakeholder efforts.
Create digital content such as newsletters, web content, social media posts, promotional materials, and video assets.
Tailor messages to diverse audiences, including youth, families, DVR staff, pilot site teams, community partners, and statewide stakeholders.
Coordinate communication products, timelines, and contributions across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Support outreach, engagement, events, and public‑facing initiatives.
Translate complex, technical, or policy‑related information into clear, audience‑appropriate language.
Capture photo and video assets at funded events, gather media releases, and produce short‑form digital content.
Collaborate with the DIF Engagement and Outreach Specialist and GPPR’s design, web, and communications staff to ensure brand consistency, accessibility, and compliance with statewide protocols.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Experience Only)
Six (6) years of relevant experience in a related occupation, including experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for complex initiatives, grants, statewide programs, or multi‑stakeholder efforts.
Experience creating digital content such as newsletters, web content, social media content, promotional materials, or video content.
Experience tailoring messages to different audiences, including public‑facing and internal audiences.
Experience coordinating communication products, timelines, and inputs across multiple contributors or teams.
Experience supporting outreach, engagement, events, or public‑facing initiatives.
Experience translating complex, technical, or policy‑related information into clear, audience‑appropriate language.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience producing short‑form video content for outreach, marketing, education, or social media.
Experience developing communication materials or campaigns specifically for young adults ages 14‑24 and/or families.
Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including people with disabilities, multilingual communities, underserved communities, or audiences with varied cultural or communication needs.
Experience using graphic design and video editing software including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and/or After Effects.
Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.
Residency Requirement
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
Must pass a thorough background check, including the E‑Verify process.
May be required to travel within the state for marketing collateral purposes, including photos, video, and audio.
Position is term limited; current term expires on June 30, 2028. The selected applicant will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer‑substituted Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
BenefitHub state employee discount program.
MotivateMe employee wellness program.
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more.
Access to employer‑supported employee affinity spaces.
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; for more information visit https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages 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. 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. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.
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The Office of Government, Policy and Public Relations (GPPR) is CDLE’s in-house creative team that advances external communications through public relations, community outreach, marketing, print and web design, research, policy, and government affairs. This position is dedicated to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) for the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Grant. The role is responsible for setting strategy and leading the development, coordination, and delivery of all marketing and strategic communication initiatives for the DIF Pathways to Partnership grant.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement strategic communication plans for complex initiatives, grants, statewide programs, and multi-stakeholder efforts.
Create digital content such as newsletters, web content, social media posts, promotional materials, and video assets.
Tailor messages to diverse audiences, including youth, families, DVR staff, pilot site teams, community partners, and statewide stakeholders.
Coordinate communication products, timelines, and contributions across multiple teams and stakeholders.
Support outreach, engagement, events, and public‑facing initiatives.
Translate complex, technical, or policy‑related information into clear, audience‑appropriate language.
Capture photo and video assets at funded events, gather media releases, and produce short‑form digital content.
Collaborate with the DIF Engagement and Outreach Specialist and GPPR’s design, web, and communications staff to ensure brand consistency, accessibility, and compliance with statewide protocols.
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications (Experience Only)
Six (6) years of relevant experience in a related occupation, including experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for complex initiatives, grants, statewide programs, or multi‑stakeholder efforts.
Experience creating digital content such as newsletters, web content, social media content, promotional materials, or video content.
Experience tailoring messages to different audiences, including public‑facing and internal audiences.
Experience coordinating communication products, timelines, and inputs across multiple contributors or teams.
Experience supporting outreach, engagement, events, or public‑facing initiatives.
Experience translating complex, technical, or policy‑related information into clear, audience‑appropriate language.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience producing short‑form video content for outreach, marketing, education, or social media.
Experience developing communication materials or campaigns specifically for young adults ages 14‑24 and/or families.
Experience communicating with diverse audiences, including people with disabilities, multilingual communities, underserved communities, or audiences with varied cultural or communication needs.
Experience using graphic design and video editing software including Adobe Creative Cloud, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, and/or After Effects.
Experience performing similar duties as a State of Colorado classified employee.
Residency Requirement
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a Colorado resident at time of application.
Must pass a thorough background check, including the E‑Verify process.
May be required to travel within the state for marketing collateral purposes, including photos, video, and audio.
Position is term limited; current term expires on June 30, 2028. The selected applicant will be required to sign a waiver of retention rights.
Benefits
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401(k) and 457 plans.
Medical and dental health plans.
Employer‑substituted Health Savings Account.
Paid life insurance.
Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave.
BenefitHub state employee discount program.
MotivateMe employee wellness program.
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more.
Access to employer‑supported employee affinity spaces.
RTD EcoPass Commuter Program.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program; for more information visit https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success and encourages 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. 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. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodations throughout the application and employment process.
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