Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Program Manager (Communications) (Building Decarbonization)
Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
At DRCOG, we’re not just planning for the future. We’re building it. With a five-year $200 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant from the EPA, the Denver Regional Council of Governments is launching Decarbonize DRCOG, a groundbreaking initiative that will transform the built environment of the 58 cities and counties that make up the Denver metro area. This effort will cut climate pollution from Denver’s built environment by 70% by 2050, boost public health, spark local innovation, and supercharge the economy. Our approach is community-centered and equity-driven, focusing on low-income and disadvantaged neighborhoods to ensure that everyone benefits from clean technology.Decarbonize DRCOG will:
Perform whole home retrofits in low-income communities,Provide energy advising services and electrification-oriented rebates and incentives to home and business owners,Support workforce and industry development,Execute a mass market marketing and community engagement campaign, andWork with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies.For more details, see the linked Factsheet and full Workplan.About the Position of Program Manager (Communications) (Building Decarbonization)This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.Responsibilities:• Direct staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.• Direct the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives aligned with division objectives, and plans of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions, coordinates activities between multiple teams or functions.• Oversee the operation and activities of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions which include program and project development, evaluation, and reporting; research and outreach activities; and compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.• Develop and oversee multiple budgets; contracting functions; allocates resources; monitors and controls expenditures.• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned area on committees and advocacy groups.• Review and approve a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; make decisions or provide recommendations based on findings.• Serve as an advisor to the organization’s executive team.• Develop high-level communications and community engagement strategic plan with staff, hired contractors, and needs from other program leads, based on the outline created in Decarbonize DRCOG grant application.• Follow principles of universal design, including developing and maintaining cohesive, accessible (plain language and ADA compliant) communications strategies.• Coordinate lessons learned across comms, community engagement, and other working groups to minimize redundancy and maximize impact and equity.• Lead oversight of communications ($15M) and community engagement ($4M) contracts.• Manage and incorporate feedback from extant communications and community engagement working groups consisting of staff from member governments.• Coordinate with other building decarbonization managers to ensure communications and community engagement needs and strategies for each sub-program are achieved cohesively, equitably, and impactfully.• Coordinate with industry partners including local government staff, utilities, nonprofits, work groups, and consultants to ensure alignment of goals and streamlined, consistent communications.• Manage public relations and media communications, including leading press releases, organizing media events, supervising online communications, and coordinating crisis communications if necessary.• Coordinate and attend media and public-facing engagement events.Education and Experience Requirements:• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations or field directly related to assignment, five to seven years of progressively responsible related experience and two years of supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree or higher in a field directly related to assignment may be preferred. Some assignments may require additional education, certifications and/or licenses. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Compensation and Benefits:The hiring salary range for this position is $3,615.56 – $4,981.34/semi-monthly or $7,231.12 – $9,962.68/month depending on qualifications.Application Procedure:To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings. This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Sunday, November 10, 2024.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Perform whole home retrofits in low-income communities,Provide energy advising services and electrification-oriented rebates and incentives to home and business owners,Support workforce and industry development,Execute a mass market marketing and community engagement campaign, andWork with local governments to accelerate adoption of ambitious policies.For more details, see the linked Factsheet and full Workplan.About the Position of Program Manager (Communications) (Building Decarbonization)This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Division.Responsibilities:• Direct staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.• Direct the development, implementation, and assessment of strategic initiatives aligned with division objectives, and plans of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions, coordinates activities between multiple teams or functions.• Oversee the operation and activities of an organizational-wide function or multiple functions which include program and project development, evaluation, and reporting; research and outreach activities; and compliance with policies, standards, and regulations.• Develop and oversee multiple budgets; contracting functions; allocates resources; monitors and controls expenditures.• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, or related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and other information; represents assigned area on committees and advocacy groups.• Review and approve a variety of records, reports, contracts or other documents; make decisions or provide recommendations based on findings.• Serve as an advisor to the organization’s executive team.• Develop high-level communications and community engagement strategic plan with staff, hired contractors, and needs from other program leads, based on the outline created in Decarbonize DRCOG grant application.• Follow principles of universal design, including developing and maintaining cohesive, accessible (plain language and ADA compliant) communications strategies.• Coordinate lessons learned across comms, community engagement, and other working groups to minimize redundancy and maximize impact and equity.• Lead oversight of communications ($15M) and community engagement ($4M) contracts.• Manage and incorporate feedback from extant communications and community engagement working groups consisting of staff from member governments.• Coordinate with other building decarbonization managers to ensure communications and community engagement needs and strategies for each sub-program are achieved cohesively, equitably, and impactfully.• Coordinate with industry partners including local government staff, utilities, nonprofits, work groups, and consultants to ensure alignment of goals and streamlined, consistent communications.• Manage public relations and media communications, including leading press releases, organizing media events, supervising online communications, and coordinating crisis communications if necessary.• Coordinate and attend media and public-facing engagement events.Education and Experience Requirements:• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, mass communications, public relations or field directly related to assignment, five to seven years of progressively responsible related experience and two years of supervisory experience. A Master’s Degree or higher in a field directly related to assignment may be preferred. Some assignments may require additional education, certifications and/or licenses. OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Compensation and Benefits:The hiring salary range for this position is $3,615.56 – $4,981.34/semi-monthly or $7,231.12 – $9,962.68/month depending on qualifications.Application Procedure:To view the full job description, a complete listing of benefits, and to apply for this position, please visit our website at https://drcog.org/drcog-job-openings. This position is open until 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Sunday, November 10, 2024.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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