Public Communication Specialist II

Public Communication Specialist II

Salary

$66,041.92 - $79,282.02 Annually

Location

City Council - City of Colorado Springs, CO

Job Type

Special

Job Number

18367

Division

City Council Legislative Svc

Department

City Council Legislative Svc

Opening Date

08/07/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 4:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Exempt

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Description / Position Overview

Public Communication Specialist II

In this position, you will serve a strategic role in providing public relations and communications support for City Council by ensuring a proactive rather than reactive communications environment. You will also assume accountability for a broad range of communication responsibilities, including social media content, town halls, press releases, and news media coordination. This position develops and delivers communication strategies and programs that elevate the work of the Legislative Branch of Colorado Springs. The role works closely with stakeholders to ensure messaging is clear, timely, and reflective of organizational priorities. All duties will be performed under the direction of the City Council Administrator and City Council, and in close coordination with the Executive Branch and City Communications Department.

This position is subject to budget required furloughs to be implemented in the 2026 calendar year.

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As a Public Communication Specialist II, you will:

• Analyze department communications and public relations needs; develop a comprehensive communications strategy; and ensure compliance with City Communications policies and industry best practices
• Identify, research, and play a key role in the resolution of issues affecting public opinion; engage proactively with news media, community partners, and constituents
• Oversee City Council communications, including promotion of upcoming public engagement meetings and town halls; develop newsletters; and manage City Council email distribution lists
• Develop and maintain an engaging, strategic, and timely website and social media presence, including creating photographic video content across multiple platforms
• Coordinate all news and media contact, including scheduling interviews and public appearances, drafting press releases, and developing talking points for Councilmembers
• Attend media events and Councilmember appearances to provide direct support to Councilmembers through media coordination and taking photographs
• Plan and implement larger annual events and publications including the Swearing-In ceremony for new Councilmembers and the Annual Report to the Citizens
• Support City Councilmembers with the planning and execution of town halls, Special Meetings and other special issue events
• Advise individual Councilmembers on communications strategies, best practices and pertinent communications information on individual initiatives
• Coordinate with Main Communications to produce clear and timely content for internal channels, including newsletters, intranet and email updates
• Coordinate City Council responses to CORA (Colorado Open Records Act) requests including coordination with Councilmembers to obtain responsive records
• Host trainings, school group tours, art walks, and other public events on- and off-site
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, marketing, journalism, media, or a related field
• Three years of full-time public relations, communications, digital media content creation, marketing experience, or a related field

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced, political environment or for a board or commission
• Experience working for a municipal entity and familiarity with pertinent laws, codes, and regulations
• Three years of complex social media communications experience
• Experience coordinating citizen engagement activities
• Experience with public speaking and communicating to large audiences

Additional Information

Please contact Shereen Ross at Shereen.Ross@coloradosprings.gov with any questions about this role

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a welcoming culture that values our employees unique individual qualities and fosters a welcoming environment where people want to be

The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.

NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.

The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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• We encourage candidates with out-of-state credentials to inquire about expedited processing of Colorado licensing with the Colorado Occupational Credential Portability Program. More information can be found at the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Licensing Portability page

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01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than high school
• High School diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above

02

How many years of relevant experience do you possess?

• Less than one year
• One or more years
• Two or more years
• Three or more years
• Four or more years
• Five or more years
• Six or more years
• Seven or more years
• Eight or more years
• Nine or more years
• Ten or more years

03

Please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience.

04

Please select the areas of experience you possess.

• Working in a political environment, or for a board or commission
• Three years of complex social media communications experience
• Coordinating citizen engagement activities
• Public speaking and communicating to large audiences
• None of the above

05

If you possess any of the above experience, please explain, in written detail, your experience, including your role and where you gained the experience. If no, please write N/A.

Required Question

Employer City of Colorado Springs

Address 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 301

Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80903

Phone (719) 385-5125

Website http://www.coloradosprings.gov