Responsibilities

• The Communications and Engagement Coordinator advances CPCD’s mission by ensuring consistent, transparent, and inclusive communication across internal and external audiences.
• This position focuses on organizational messaging, informational content creation, media coordination, and digital information management.
• The Communications and Engagement Coordinator implements activities approved by CPCD’s Marketing Committee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in communications, writing, or media coordination.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with attention to tone, inclusivity, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently.
• Understanding of confidentiality and communication ethics within a nonprofit or educational organization.
• Commitment to CPCD’s mission and organizational values.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, TB test, drug test (including marijuana), and background check in accordance with the Office of Head Start Performance Standards and Childcare Licensing. (Physical examination and TB test thereafter as required).
• Must have access to reliable transportation and if using a personal vehicle must maintain minimum liability insurance as determined by the State of Colorado.

Preferred

• Four or more years of professional experience in communications, writing, or media coordination.
• Experience in nonprofit, educational, or government communications.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards, plain-language writing, and inclusive communication practices.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (CMS) or digital communication tools

Benefits

• Paid Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Presidents Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Paid Breaks include 1-week for Spring Break (March), 1-week for Fall Break (November), and 2- weeks for Winter Break (end of December/beginning of January).
• Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, Aflac supplemental insurance, and voluntary life insurance. CPCD also pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and AD&D insurance at no cost to you.
• Our 401(k) program offers traditional and Roth enrollment options with automatic enrollment in our profit-sharing after 1-year of employment.
• Tuition Assistance after 60 days of employment: $4,000 per year for Early Childhood Education Associates/Bachelor’s Degrees; $2,500 per year for other degrees related to employment at CPCD.
• Employee Assistance Program provides 6 FREE sessions with a counselor or therapist per year
• Full well-being program to encourage and promote your well-being in the workplace, including 2 hours of paid time per month for wellness activities