Communication Specialist II Job at City of Greeley in Greeley

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Job Description

Full Salary Ranges : $61,000 - $83,100 Yearly

Anticipated Hiring Ranges : $61,000 - $72,300 Yearly

Why do I see two salary ranges? The City of Greeley in compliance with Colorado state law, includes a salary range for all positions posted. This law is intended to improve wage transparency. The City of Greeley, in support of wage transparency posts both the full salary range for each position (what you might anticipate your earnings could be if you work for the City of Greeley for some time), as well as the anticipated hiring range (the range within which the City anticipates making an offer). The actual offer extended will be based on your years of relevant experience, education, certifications and potentially other factors.

City of Greeley's Total Rewards The City of Greeley is proud to offer a robust benefits package in addition to your wages. This package includes health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more.

Job Summary The Communication Specialist II is a key member of the City of Greeley’s Communication & Engagement Department, working collaboratively with designated city leadership to develop, implement, and manage high-level strategic communication and engagement initiatives.

This role ensures that residents and stakeholders are well-informed about city projects, services, operations, and infrastructure through a diverse mix of tactics—including marketing, advertising, social media, websites, and in-person engagement. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, the ability to translate complex civic topics into accessible messages, and a commitment to transparent, community-centered communication.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) to four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, public engagement, content creation, or media relations.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with municipal or public sector communication is preferred.

OR

Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Essential Functions

Strategic Operational Support

Strategic Communications and Engagement

Copywriting and Editing

Media Relations

Travel

Supervisory Responsibilities

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Physical Requirements

EOE Statement : The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement : We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at : HR@Greeleygov.com

Conditions of Employment : Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation.

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