Communications Specialist for Community Planning, Infrastructure and Resources Service Area

Fort Collins, CO (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the community communications around complex public works by translating technical projects into accessible content, leading public meetings, and coordinating cross‑department messaging to align with the county brand.

  • Translate engineering and planning details into clear community-facing content across multiple channels.
  • Lead public meetings and gather feedback to shape outreach and messaging.
  • Collaborate with leaders and the Public Affairs Team to ensure consistent, on-brand communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translating technical information from engineering, road and bridge, planning, and solid waste projects into clear, engaging content that helps community members understand the work happening around them.
  • Leading public meetings, gathering feedback, and delivering effective presentations to a variety of audiences.
  • Collaborating with department leaders, subject matter experts, and the Public Affairs Team to communicate complex topics and ensure messaging aligns with Larimer County's voice and brand standards.
  • Developing content and sharing information through a variety of communication channels while helping departments engage with the community.
  • Coordinating logistics, managing meeting agendas, planning events and outreach activities, and helping keep projects and initiatives on track.

Requirements

  • Two (2) years of experience working with design programs, such as InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop
  • Three (3) years of experience in a directly related field or in the performance of similar duties and responsibilities
  • Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or a related field required. Related education or experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
  • Possess reliable transportation to be able to work in any County facility and around the community as needed and required.

    Benefits

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
    • FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
    • Short and Long-Term Disability
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
    • Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
    • Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
    • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
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    Larimer County

    Larimer County government serves all residents and businesses through stewardship of numerous community resources, infrastructure improvement and maintenance, planning services, transparent public records, human and economic health initiatives and broad community-wide public safety services. The County has a rich agricultural and western heritage that is reflected in our commitment to a high quality of life and preservation of our natural areas.Larimer County is located in north central Colorado. It is the seventh largest county in Colorado based on population. The county extends to the Continental Divide and includes several mountain communities and Rocky Mountain National Park. The County encompasses 2,640 square miles that include some of the finest irrigated farmland in the state, as well as vast stretches of scenic ranch lands, forests and high mountain peaks. Over 50% of Larimer County is publicly owned, most of which is land within Roosevelt National Forest and Rocky Mountain National Park. In addition to these federal lands, Colorado State Parks and Recreation Area, Larimer County Parks and local parks within urban areas combine to provide a wide spectrum of recreational opportunities that are enjoyed by both residents and visitors.

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