Job title: Graphic Designer and Multimedia Specialist
Company: State of Colorado
Job description: This position is open to current Colorado State residents ONLY.Hybrid: In office 2 days a week at 1575 Sherman, Remote 3 days a weekPlease note: These working arrangements are subject to change.Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.Work Unit: Located within the Colorado Department of Human Services, the Executive Director’s Office is responsible for the strategic direction and effective internal operations of the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), working with the Governor’s Office, legislature, other government agencies, CDHS staff, counties, and a variety of stakeholders. CDHS’s vision is to empower Coloradans to thrive through bold and innovative health and human services. The Strategy Office team ensures the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the Executive Director’s Office by crafting and executing the Department’s Better Together strategic plan and provides oversight of related work stream priorities to achieve goals. The Strategy Office team comprises policy; Strategic Operations and Solutions; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Communications.This position serves as the multimedia manager and graphic designer for the Department, coordinating with other communications staff, state agencies, vendors and offices within CDHS.This position is responsible for developing and overseeing multimedia content for CDHS and programs. This position works with the director of marketing, digital communications manager, internal communications manager and all office communications staff on a range of department-specific multimedia projects and programs, which may include graphic design, broadcast media, print, videography, and/or photography. This position is an active member of the CDHS communications team, responsible for collaborating with team members in brainstorming and problem solving.Minimum Qualifications:*Applicants are required to attach three professional work samples to their application (portfolio, graphic, video, banner, web content, multimedia content, etc..)*Experience and Education:Experience Only:
Six (6) years of relevant experience in graphic design or marketing communicationsOREducation and Experience:
A combination of related education in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Graphic Design, related advanced coursework in design, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) yearsSubstitutions:Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Minimum of 3 years, including hands-on experience with graphic design software.
Experience with videography and photography: Minimum 3 years experience with videography and photography, including video editing/photo editing software.Experience presenting data in easy-to-understand formats, graphics and/or tablesExperience working in non-profit organization, public sector environmentExperience developing a range of marketing materials including branding assets, social media content, presentations, visual identity and the like.Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and tight deadlines and quick turnaround times.Highly Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Exceptional attention to detailComfortable working in a team environmentSelf-startedAbility to quickly comprehend complex issuesCritical thinking and problem solvingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFlexibleCreativeEmotionally intelligentExcellent interpersonal and relationship-building skillsConditions of EmploymentOccasional travel to community events, presentations and other in-person gatherings may be necessary.Must pass a standard background check.Hybrid work arrangement subject to change based on business need.Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.Conditions of Employment
- Full Background. CDHS employees (all Direct contact with vulnerable persons): CBI name check and fingerprint check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference
Checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), Drug Screen, PREA (Division of Youth Services), Trails check (direct contact with children), CAPS (direct contact with adults – Mental Health Institutes, Regional Centers, Veterans Community Living Centers). * Travel: Employee must be able to travel throughout all parts of the State of Colorado and potentially nationally.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Appeal Rights: If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at under Rules.For additional recruiting questions, please contact victoria.crocket@state.co.usAbout Us:If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a plus 401(k) and 457 plansEmployer supplementedPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leavestate employee discount programExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and moreRemote work arrangements for eligible positions*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For moreinformation, go to .Our Values:We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans.Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.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.ADAA Accommodations: CDHS 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 our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
Expected salary: $68913 – 84565 per year
Location: Denver, CO
Job date: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:09:03 GMT
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