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STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED NOTE: ln accordance with State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, the eligible list derived from this announcement may be used to fill another highly similar vacancy without announcing the new vacancy. **This job posting is open only to Govern For America Fellowship Applicants****This is a term-limited position, projected to end 2 years from the employment start date.**Colorado Governor Jared Polis is committed to building a Colorado For All, a place where everyone has an opportunity to succeed and live the Colorado way of life. Governor Polis is focused on lowering health care costs for hardworking Coloradans, transitioning the state to renewable energy sources, ensuring every Colorado child gets a quality education, and building an economy that works for everyone. The Governor's staff includes offices for budgeting, communications and outreach, legal counsel, legislative liaison, operations, policy and research, and scheduling. Committed to Diversity - We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you’re looking for a place where you can be your authentic self at work and celebrate the uniqueness of those around you, then we want to talk to you! State of Colorado employees were asked to reflect on their experience with equity, diversity, and inclusion. Click here to learn more about their experiences Colorado For All - Colorado Employees Reflect on Equity, Diversity, & InclusionWe offer a generous benefits package including: • 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave • Medical, dental, and vision plans • State paid life insurance policy • Choice of 2 retirement plans (defined benefit or defined contribution) • Optional 401(k) and 457 plans • State paid short-term disability coverage • Additional optional life and disability plans • Credit Union membership • Training and professional developmentTo learn more about State of Colorado benefits visit: https://www.colorado.gov/dhr/benefits.This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid schedule (combination of in-office and remote workplace). **Please note - equipment provisioning and certain onboarding tasks will take place in person, in our Denver office, on the first day of employment.** Mission of the Department of Early Childhood: The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. The Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) ensures the delivery of a comprehensive, community-informed, data-driven, high-quality, and equitable early childhood system that supports the care, education and well-being of all Colorado's young children, their families and early childhood professionals in all settings. CDEC provides access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and support to children, families, and early care professionals in an effort to best prepare Coloradans for future success. CDEC works with many partners, including parents, schools, child care providers, Early Childhood Councils, counties, Community Centered Boards, early intervention service providers, family resources centers, county human services, county public health, businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality early childhood and family support programs. The Communications Unit supports all internal and external CDEC communications, including managing email marketing, social media, media requests, strategic communications plans, digital communications, marketing, websites, and intranet, and manages multiple contracts related to office marketing and communications. It is also responsible for ensuring the department provides equitable and inclusive communication that reaches all early childhood stakeholders, regardless of location, situation, or language.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
What You'll be Doing: This position is in training to support the communication, marketing, and engagement for early childhood programs and resources with a variety of audiences and stakeholders, with a focus on equitable and inclusive communication. The Department delivers more than 25 programs and oversees systems grants across Colorado benefitting children and families. This role will ensure families, providers and partners are aware of the types of programs and services provided, eligibility of the program and how to enroll in these high-quality programs throughout the state. This position ensures accessibility of outreach to all families in Colorado and shares the various benefits of the programs utilizing multiple mediums. This may include creating press releases to be released to the media, responding to requests or public comments, discovering public opinion on clients through social media research and polling, evaluating and contributing to program efforts to ensure outreach and materials are correct as well as promoting the great work of Early Childhood. This role will also support sharing the story to families and partners of the success of systems grant efforts undertaken by the CDEC.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered. Complete Applications must include the following documents: A complete CDEC Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.A Govern For America letter of recommendation.Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.Comparative Analysis ProcessThe comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. We anticipate interviews for this position will be done via Google Meet/Hangouts or Zoom. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. ADAAA Accommodations: CDEC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Director of Human Resources: naomi.gonzales@state.co.us The Department does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes. Technical Assistance If you experience difficulty in uploading or attaching documents to your online application, or for any other technical difficulties, call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 anytime between 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).