Sustainability Communications Specialist at Jefferson County CO

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:12/23/25Division:Facilities Management DivisionManagement Level:Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefit Eligibility:This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:The Sustainability Communications Specialist is responsible for leading marketing communications and public relations activities for the Sustainability Program at Jefferson County. This position will work collaboratively with a small team to refine and expand our existing efforts to engage the public and county employees on all topics of sustainability with special emphasis on climate change and the countywide Climate Action Plan. This role has a unique opportunity for an individual with a combined professional background in public affairs and passion for sustainability to contribute to making positive change in the Jefferson County community.SCHEDULE:This position operates on our four-day work week Monday-Thursday and allows for hybrid work to be performed both in-office and remote as determined by business needs.COMPENSATION: Hiring Range: $69405.42 $80307.00 USD AnnualCompensation will be determined based on education experience and skills.BENEFITS: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs tuition reimbursement flexible schedules remote work and more. For more information click here for our Total Rewards summary.ESSENTIAL DUTIES:Lead the refinement and expansion of a holistic marketing communications and public relations strategy for the Sustainability Program including branding and strategies for employee and public engagement education and outreach.Collaboration with other Sustainability staff to implement solution F-1: Increased Public Awareness about Climate Change from the countywide Climate Action Plan published in 2022.Develop and maintain internet and intranet website content. Collaborate with other Sustainability staff to maintain the Climate Action Dashboard.Write design and edit media releases newsletter articles publications and web content. Conduct research on communications functions promotional products best practices strategies technologies techniques and methods. Assist Sustainability team members with creating innovative marketing communications and public information. Create marketing materials for assigned projects and communication campaigns.In collaboration with the county Public Affairs division develop and implement creative and innovative content for social media and review social media conversations to identify trends and potential response needs. Develop and deliver responses.Engage and develop working relationships with public affairs staff at local municipalities agencies and community-based organizations to coordinate synergistic sharing of sustainability and climate information.Collaborate with Sustainability staff to coordinate design and implement targeted public communications campaigns around specific sustainability areas such as energy water waste buildings transportation and ecosystems. If applicable manage external contractors to carry out said campaigns.Coordinate event planning for community events meetings and initiatives to foster relationship building collaboration and promote engagement. Create edit and manage public and employee engagement materials.Gather community input and individual feedback for developing implementing evaluating and improving policies programs and services. Collect analyze and maintain data to evaluate the effectiveness of engagement initiatives and inform future Sustainability Program development. Share and present reports and findings with leadership community partners and key stakeholders.Ensure compliance with digital accessibility regulations requirements standards and policies when creating and producing digital and graphic materials. Incorporate content and media accessibility requirements for color and contrast. Create content with accessibility in mind create alternatives for multimedia content such as image descriptions figure captions and audio descriptions. Use and recommend tools and platforms that support accessibility.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Research shows that women and otherunderrepresentedand historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting.If you are reading this and hesitating to clickapply for that reason we encourage you to go for it!A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as workexperience.Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of three (3) years experience in advertising communications marketing public affairs or similar field. Bachelors degree.Note an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.Preferred knowledge skills and abilities:A minimum of five (5) years experience in advertisement communications marketing public affairs or similar field. Working knowledge of sustainability and climate action including GHG emissions and mitigation climate change impacts and resiliency renewable energy building energy efficiency electric vehicles multi-modal transportation water conservation waste/recycling/composting ecosystems and environmental science.Working knowledge of social equity environmental justice considerations and serving LIDAC communities.ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION:Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications interviews or other hiring-related accommodations contact . This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.Criminal History and MVR Background Checks are required for every position.A valid Colorado drivers license is required for positions that drive on County Business in either a county or personal vehicle within 30-days of hire or beginning to serve as an intern or volunteer.Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history motor vehicle report education verification and/or references.Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.APPLICATION:Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career OpportunitiesA resume and cover letter submitted with your application is encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application please log into your candidate portal.For more details on the recruitment process please visit: Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at or Education:Bachelors DegreeExperience:Work Experience: Minimum three yearsCertifications:Languages:Category:Administrative Business Programs and ServicesRequired Experience:IC Key Skills Program Management,Data Collection,Environmental Services,Industrial Cleaning,Root cause Analysis,OSHA,Project Management,Team Management,EPA,Leadership Experience,EHS,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 69405 - 80307