The Colorado Communications Manager is a strategic role responsible for advancing CAA’s goals within the state of Colorado to ensure the successful execution of the Colorado EPR program, while aligning to CAA’s national communication strategy. This role will oversee all aspects of internal and external communications in Colorado including the strategic planning and execution of organization’s engagement with a wide variety of stakeholders.
This position will raise awareness of CAA’s work and EPR implementation in Colorado, build relationships, and further collaboration with state and local governments, service providers, Colorado producers, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and media. This includes developing and implementing a strategic communications strategies to support program development and implementation, supporting consumer education and outreach to drive participation in the statewide recycling program, and developing and elevating CAA Colorado’s messaging, media relations, and communications to build reputation.
Additionally, the Colorado Communications Manager serves as a liaison to the national communications team, coordinating to engage national stakeholders in the Colorado team’s work, providing updates on CAA Colorado activities to support communication with all national stakeholders, and leveraging shared communications resources. The Communications Manager will create content and strategies for ensuring consistent messaging and branding across all communications channels, while responding to the unique needs and interests of stakeholders in Colorado.
The Communications Manager will develop communications plans for a wide range of audiences and support the team with communicating to stakeholders. This role will report to the SVP of Communications and provide day-to-day communications and leadership and support for the CO Executive Director (ED).