Base: $83,616.00 - $121,118.40; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Develop annual strategic communication plans
Manage cross-departmental communication strategies
Draft press releases and social media content
This role supports the City of Boulder's Utilities Department by creating and implementing an annual strategic communications plan to keep the community informed about services and projects
Job Summary
This role supports the City of Boulder's Utilities Department by creating and implementing an annual strategic communications plan to keep the community informed about services and projects.
The position requires collaborating with leadership to provide proactive communications on emerging issues, including public safety topics like floods and droughts.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a hybrid environment with occasional on-call commitments up to eight weeks a year for emergency response situations.
Matching Summary
This role supports the City of Boulder's Utilities Department by creating and implementing an annual strategic communications plan to keep the community informed about services and projects.
Salary
Base: $83,616.00 - $121,118.40; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Non Union eligibility group benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop annual strategic communication plans
Manage cross-departmental communication strategies
Draft press releases and social media content
Coordinate media briefings and public inquiries
Serve as spokesperson during emergencies
Nice-to-have
Fluent in English and Spanish
Experience with graphic design tools
Background in public sector communications
Knowledge of water utility operations
Political savvy and stakeholder management
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
Five years of professional experience in public information or communications
Valid driver's license required
Must pass background check
Three years of experience planning multi-departmental communications strategies