Immunization Communications Manager - MCS IV

• Researching, developing, writing, designing, and editing communications materials, such as presentations, slide decks, newsletter copy, guidance documents, talking points, and FAQ documents.
• Work lead to at least two (2) professional FTE.
• Coordination with subject matter experts to draft and revise communications materials.
• Editing documents and reports as requested for style, punctuation, grammar, active voice, tone, and readability.
• Providing expertise and consultation on messaging and content strategies.
• Strategically disseminating content in collaboration with partners.
• Guides and provides strategic input into the development of communication strategies related to immunization and products related to division hot topics.
• Serves as a communications resource to others in the division, uncovering, packaging, and disseminating information, and counseling staff about effective ways to meet communication objectives.
• Point of contact for the vendor(s) for immunization marketing and outreach campaigns.
• Manages the contractors to implement the strategic direction for communications contract projects related to immunization to improved education and behavior change communication strategies and meet evolving needs.
• Provides support, resources, guidance, and technical assistance to stakeholders as it relates to this immunization campaign work, marketing and media.
• Updating the DCPHR and CDPHE media tracker.
• Scheduling and coordinating media availabilities, including preparing slides and talking points, writing and sending the media advisory and slides.
• Reporting out on the interview to division and department leadership. {If necessary) damage control and corrections post-interview.
• Ensure services and products delivered by staff are of superior quality, timeliness and quantity, and contribute to the unit work plan objectives.
• Provide feedback and coaching to staff on work and projects, assist in training staff, and provide leadership on projects as necessary.
• Approve timecards for hours worked and leave requests for paid time off.
• Develop plans for training, career growth, and professional development to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

• Relevant experience with the State of Colorado
• Composing press releases, e-newsletters, and other external communications written in plain language and in formats (including non-written formats) and languages suitable for diverse audiences - including people with disabilities, limited English proficiency, etc. - addressing and, as necessary, dispelling misinformation and barriers to mitigations practices

• Prior experience developing and managing communications and marketing plans.

• Outstanding skills and abilities in verbal and written communications to audiences of varying levels within an organization, in groups, and individual settings as a representative of an organization

• Prior experience communicating with diverse audiences and an expert understanding of AP Style, plain language, people-first language, anti-oppressive language, and health equity communications.

• Prior experience working on a public, community health, or non-profit issue.

• Demonstrated experience in project management.

• Demonstrated proficiency working collaboratively with internal teams, technical professionals, and national, state, and community partners

• Initiative & self-management; excellent organizational skills; the ability to set, track, and accomplish priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity, knowing the status of activities at all times

• Excellent computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Professional Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google applications

• Strong attention to detail; ability to apply care, thoroughness, and high quality to every task using a concern for all areas and people involved.

• Excellent problem-solving ability along with the ability and motivation to develop creative solutions

• Experience with traditional and digital marketing, media relations, writing and editing, graphic design, and emerging communications technologies.

• Strong analytical skills; the ability to synthesize, interpret, and report on complex or technical information, analyze data.

• Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE. 

Supplemental Information

A complete application packet must include:

1. A completed State of Colorado application.
2. A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. 
3. If using education to qualify, a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application.
4. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 attached to your colorado.gov/jobs application. 

**** YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION****

The Selection Process:

1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

• Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

3. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

 
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You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. CDPHE does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.  

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