The Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade ("OEDIT") was created to foster a positive business climate that encourages dynamic economic development and sustainable job growth throughout the State of Colorado. Our mission is to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. A comprehensive slate of programs within OEDIT's divisions work together to offer economic development services for all Colorado businesses - new and expanding, traditional and emerging, small and large - including retention programs to ensure continued competitiveness of Colorado's economic base, and job training to keep Colorado's workforce the best in the nation.

NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings.

Position Description

The Marketing and Communications Intern will report to the Senior Communications Manager and Marketing Manager, and work closely with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Marketing and Communications Assistant, and Marketing Copywriter on the Marketing and Communications team (MarComm). The Marketing and Communications Intern will support the implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy for the Department, with an emphasis on communications, social media and website management. The Marketing and Communications Intern will help promote the Colorado brand business objectives, OEDIT programs and messages to target audiences and key constituents.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the CMO and MarComm team to implement a multi-channel marketing strategy and a comprehensive communication strategy for the organization and Division Directors.

• Updating website content weekly in alignment with accessibility standards including but not limited to fixing broken links, adding alt text, updating tables, and implementing redirects.

• Support clear communications with the media by creating fact sheets, helping write editorials and other public relations collateral including press releases and/or blog posts.

• Draft, schedule, post, and support social media content across multiple channels while collaborating with the Senior Communications Manager and Marketing Manager.

• Support organizing contact lists for newsletters, emails and media outreach.

• Support the MarComm team with tracking metrics

• Assist with preparing materials for press releases and media pitches, as well as metrics and analytics related to media coverage.

• Help order, maintain and organize marketing materials and collateral.

• Assist with other MarComm team responsibilities, as needed.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer/Client Focus - Responsively addresses the needs of both internal and external customer/client; assures that customer service is a top priority; accurately diagnoses customer needs and responds accordingly; establishes customer rapport and partners with customers.

• Teamwork - Builds and supports effective teams; encourages a spirit of participation and belonging; enhances group cohesiveness by emphasizing team objectives and reinforcing cooperation.

• Interpersonal Skills - Builds and maintains effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals; quickly establishes rapport with others; shows sensitivity to people of diverse backgrounds; values diversity and seeks to understand differences in cultures and personal styles. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Communication - Is understood and understands others; clearly articulates key points when writing and speaking; actively listens; effectively interprets non-verbal communication and truly hears what a wide variety of people are trying to say; accurately assesses personal styles and adjusts own style of communication to optimize personal effectiveness.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must pass a thorough background check prior to employment.

• 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 their application from the current position.

Pay Rate: $18.29/hour

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

To learn more about the "State of Colorado For All", visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.

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Application

Your application must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

Due to the large volume of resumes we receive, we do not acknowledge receipt of each application and are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, a member of the recruiting staff will contact you to further discuss the career opportunity.