Responsibilities

• Serve as the CPW Spanish-speaking Statewide Media Spokesperson
• Respond to media inquiries and requests for information as assigned.
• Serve as media spokesperson when needed and serve as the agency’s primary spokesperson for Spanish-language media.
• Write original news releases, social media posts, FAQs for the Spanish-speaking community and media.
• Assist agency communications team with translating news releases, social media posts, FAQs for the Spanish-speaking community and media.
• Develop and adapt communications tactics for Spanish-speaking audiences, including identifying audience-specific angles, priorities, and messaging approaches that may differ from English-language communications.
• Attend select key meetings live or via Zoom (e.g., Parks and Wildlife Commission, Public Engagement sessions) to quickly provide information to Spanish-speaking constituencies
• Collaborate with section staff on Spanish-language needs strategy and execution
• Work closely with the graphic designer and the marketing team to identify Spanish-language gaps and needs in CPW products and collaborate to incorporate resulting materials into existing or new visual media and printed communication plans.
• Review existing products to prioritize updates.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of relevant experience as a communications specialist, journalist, public relations specialist, public information officer, or an occupation related to the work assigned to this position.
• OR
• A combination of related education in communications, journalism, public relations, or a closely related field, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.
• Substitutions
• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Required Competencies
• Professional level writing, research and communication development skills
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position
• Current or former Colorado Parks & Wildlife work or volunteer experience
• Depth of understanding of, and interest in, natural resources topics, including outdoor recreation and wildlife management
• Experience working in a government role
• High level of written and oral communications in scientific and/or regulatory fields
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer: Medical and Dental plans Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans Paid life insurance Short- and long-term disability coverage Employee Wellness programs Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.