Strategic Communications Director, Colorado Conservation Voters

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Colorado Conservation Voters (CCV) works to turn conservation values into Colorado priorities. CCV is the independent political voice for Colorado's environment - we work to elect conservation-minded candidates to state office and then hold them accountable. In 2008, 17 out of 23 endorsed candidates won and we retained bipartisan, pro-conservation majorities in the state legislature and governor's office. In 2010, in the face of strong, anti-conservation headwinds, 15 of 30 endorsed candidates won election to statewide, state legislative, and county commission offices.

As a result of strong pro-conservation leaders that CCV helped elect, the last five legislative sessions have been the most successful on record for the environment. Bills to increase the state's renewable energy standard, shut down coal fired power plants, and end the practice of using taxpayer money to turn farmland into strip malls, plus many more, all became law.

Position Overview:

In order to increase our reach and impact CCV is hiring a Strategic Communications Director. She or he will be an essential part of the CCV team and the broader conservation community in Colorado. The Strategic Communications Director will be responsible for overall messaging and external communications of our dynamic, fast-paced, non-profit organization. This position will elevate CCV and the broader conservation community's strategic messaging capacity and help us be more consistent, powerful, and timely in our communications.

CCV values creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, passion for our mission, and a sense of humor. The person who fills this position should expect to work hard, be accountable for the results she or he achieves and be motivated to win.

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• Excellent writing, oral communication and editing skills
• Ability to synthesize complex policy issues and produce messages that resonate with the public
• Self-motivated, detail-orientated and passionate about the mission of CCV
• Understanding of Colorado's state government and the legislative process
• Ability to create strategic messaging frames integral to campaign plans
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-intensity, high-stakes environment
• Ability to work extended hours including evenings and weekends on occasion
• Ability to travel within Colorado
• Flexibility to assist with other duties as needed
• Sense of humor and a collaborative nature

Required Experience:

• 5+ years professional experience in communications, public relations or journalism
• Experience producing a large number of various types of written products, including press releases, web content, newsletters, speeches, opinion articles, letters to the editor, and more
• Experience using social media tools, including Twitter, Facebook and blogs
• Experience working with/relationships with reporters and editors at statewide and local media outlets
• Experience developing and managing web content
• Experience pitching stories to members of print, radio, television and online media
• History of collaborating with like-minded people and organizations as well as unlikely allies
• Experience in rapid response strategy as well as pro-active planning and execution
• Experience organizing large, complex media events

Compensation: 40's to 50's depending on experience with eligibility for annual performance bonus plus excellent health/dental benefits, SIMPLE IRA, paid time off, and sabbatical program.

Reports to: Pete Maysmith, Executive Director

Application Deadline: The position will remain open until filled; we anticipate a large number of applications so applicants are urged to apply quickly.

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume, and 2 writing samples.

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