Public Affairs Supervisor

This job is eligible for relocation assistance to Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a people-focused and results-driven individual to lead our organization's marketing and creative services strategy which includes video and print production as well as marketing and advertising campaigns. You will lead a team that produces creative work in support of advertising, communications, and programs and projects that impact our community; provides marketing expertise to address customers needs; and ensures consistency of branding in communications. If you have experience with developing and/or leading marketing and advertising campaigns and strategies, and have a desire and ability to lead others, we want to hear from you

What Else Will You be Doing?

• Developing measurable marketing campaigns in partnership with internal stakeholders to support organizational goals and performance metrics
• Prioritizing and executing special projects (e.g., new market or product launches, entrepreneurial initiatives)
• Tracking and reporting on the impact of marketing and community programs, and maintaining measurable goals for each
• Leveraging data teams and tools to support data-driven decision making that enhance customer service
• Creating compelling calls to action that drive customer engagement with relevant programs
• Educating the community on key initiatives (e.g., conservation, environmental impact, emerging technologies) through creative use of paid media and outreach channels
• Managing the marketing and production budget
• Navigating technology solutions to create attractive and engaging mediums
• Directing placement and rotation of media purchases to achieve marketing campaign objectives)

Who You Are

• Experience developing and/or leading marketing and advertising campaigns and strategies
• Experience with, or desire and ability to, leading others in ways that yield engagement, satisfaction, and professional development and growth
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders, elected city officials, customers, employees, and the public
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with teammates across adjacent functional areas
• Ability to change direction quickly to achieve results that are in the best interests of the organization
• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field is valued

Our Commitment to Our Employees

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities.  They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving.  We don't just say people are important – we prove it  That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250  annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness