Director Of Communications

Job Title: Corporate Communications Director

Department: Communications

Reports To: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Pay Range: $133,572 – $179,724 (PSM-6)

Classifications: Non-Bargaining Unit

Status: Exempt

This position has direct reports: Yes

Job descriptions are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities, depending on risk to health and safety of the employee and/or others. The basic requirement of every position is to perform all tasks as assigned. Duties and scope of position may change based on needs of the Association. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

CORE employees are required to work in a safe manner in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.

Benefit Summary:

CORE offers an exception benefits package including:

• 9/80 work schedule (3-day weekend every other week)
• 160 Hours of accruable PTO per year (Minimum)
• Eight paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Education and training reimbursement
• Volunteer paid time off
• 100% Association paid benefits including:
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Basic life Insurance
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Employee assistance program
  • Long term care
• 401(k) retirement plan with Company match up to 4%. Immediately 100% vested
• Wellness reimbursement up to $300 per year (after six months of service)
• Length of service program

Director Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing operating strategies to support Association vision, mission, and goals. Acts as part of Senior leadership team for the Association.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Communications Director will oversee all communications involving the organization including the development and implementation of a communications strategy and a broad and diverse range of business and marketing communications. The Communications Director will control and oversee the flow of communication and information from CORE to its employees, members, and the public.

The Director will work to ensure the organization maintains a positive and consistent brand image by overseeing and approving any company information or announcements prior to public release. This role will be responsible to develop and execute an actionable corporate communications strategy which drives results through consistent messaging and positioning with internal and external stakeholders. This role will drive all internal and external communications.

Experience/Education:

• A degree from an accredited institution in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English or a related field plus at least fifteen years of experience preferred in communication, marketing, or public relations with at least 7 years required in a leadership role. An equivalent combination of training, education and experience providing the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be accepted in lieu of education requirements.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Certified or trained on information exchange programs or creative and publishing software.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.
• Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.
• Excellent managerial and organizational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community.
• Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams to present a coherent message.
• Requires valid Colorado driver’s license with satisfactory driving record within Association standards.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment background check
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screen

Required Skills:

The Director of Communications will have a strong set of written and verbal skills as well as problem-solving capabilities. Demonstrated professional ability to create and deliver messages through a variety of platforms. Ability to lead a team of communications professionals. Other important skills include:

• Teamwork and the ability to lead and motivate their staff to produce high-level, brand-driven content
• Written, verbal and digital communication skills
• Analytical skills to solve problems and find the best way to convey a message
• The creativity to produce exciting and interesting content
• Organizational skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize projects while working on a deadline or in a fast-paced environment
• The technological ability to work on a variety of digital platforms and create web and mobile content

Job Duties:

• Develops and implements a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand.
• Develop promotional or marketing materials to ensure a positive company image is represented before being published.
• Oversees corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensures that all content is current and relevant.
• Provides consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs.
• Acts as corporate spokesperson and responds to members of the media in a timely manner; composes and distributes press releases as needed.
• Develops and maintains positive professional relationships with various members of the media.
• Assists executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.
• Provides suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the corporation’s annual report.
• Develops, implements, and adheres to communications budget.
• Develops, composes, distributes, and implements polices to enhance the efficiency of the communications department and to further develop the building and maintaining of a positive corporate brand.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Represent the Association in a thoughtful, positive, and progressive manner to institutional peers, professional organizations, and business associates.

Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Blue Light Exposure: Exposure to a computer screen for long periods of time
• Environmental: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and may occur outside as needed.

CORE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.