Communications Coordinator

Communications Coordinator

University of Colorado Anschutz Campus – Colorado School of Public Health, Injury and Violence Prevention Center (IVPC).

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Job Summary: The Communications Coordinator will develop, implement, and manage communications strategies for the IVPC, FIPI, and Safe Starts at Home program, including web content, social media, press releases, newsletters, and event coordination.

• Work with leadership to create and implement a strategic communications plan, including website development, content creation, and social media strategy.
• Manage and update website content regularly.
• Create and schedule social media posts on a regular schedule; monitor engagement and respond as appropriate.
• Support the development of dissemination products aligned to research (e.g., toolkits, implementation guides, research and data briefs) and promotional materials (e.g., digital and print flyers, infographics, slides, and swag).
• Draft and support press releases, monthly university news stories, monthly newsletters, annual reports, external and internal communications.
• Coordinate and represent IVPC/FIPI at outreach events, including academic conferences, campus events, and community-based events.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) position reporting to the IVPC Director.

Hybrid – primarily site-based with some remote work.

• Medical and dental plans with multiple options
• Disability, life, and vision insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan – employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid time off, vacation days (22/year), sick days (15/year), holiday days (10/year)
• Tuition benefit available on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass – reduced rate for RTD bus and light rail service

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, public administration, or a directly related field.
• Two (2) years of experience providing communications support to an organization.
• Combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

• 1 year experience in injury prevention and/or violence prevention.
• 1 year experience in higher education and/or communicating research.
• Experience creating content for websites, Linked In, newsletters, and professional reports.
• Experience with Canva or other design software/platforms.
• Experience with event management.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills with persuasive writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated high level of independence and individual time management of project tasks.
• Experience fostering a community that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Screening of Applications Begins: January 30, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement: CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. The University of Colorado provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator coordinator.