Communications & Content Specialist

Behind every drop of clean water is a story worth sharing. We’re looking for a Communications & Content Specialist to join our team and help us tell it.

A Communications & Content Specialist helps tell the story of how clean water, environmental stewardship, and community care come together in everything we do. This role blends creativity and strategy by crafting clear, engaging messages and producing visuals that connect people to our mission.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator who loves translating complex ideas into relatable stories. You bring curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in every project.

Why work for us? The work you’ll do as a Communications & Content Specialist directly supports the community and environment. You’ll help inspire action, strengthen understanding, and celebrate the people behind clean water.

The Day to Day:

• Write & Edit: Create persuasive, audience-focused copy for websites, newsletters, press releases, ads, brochures, and reports.
• Translate Complex Ideas: Turn technical or scientific concepts into clear, accessible, and engaging stories.
• Collaborate: Work with the Government & Public Relations team and internal departments to plan and deliver integrated campaigns that reflect our mission and values.
• Create: Design digital and print materials (graphics, infographics, templates, and branded assets) that are visually consistent and on-brand.
• Share: Produce and edit short- and long-form videos for social media, YouTube, and other digital channels.
• Connect: Manage social media calendars, draft posts, and engage with our community online.
• Evaluate: Monitor web and campaign analytics to assess what’s working and adjust for stronger results.
• Guide: Support staff in using consistent tone, messaging, and visuals that align with brand standards.
• Innovate: Stay current on trends in copywriting, storytelling, and digital communications to continuously improve how we engage with our community.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Education: High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field strongly preferred; or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: One year of experience in communications, marketing, or a creative field required. 3-5 years of experience preferred.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt tone and content for different audiences and platforms.
• Ability to plan, create, and execute large scale communications campaigns.
• Expertise with design and video tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).
• Familiarity with managing social media accounts, content calendars, and targeted digital ad campaigns.
• Strategic thinker who can connect daily creative work to organizational goals.
• Collaborative approach with strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days of full-time employment and be insurable under District standards.

The Schedule

This position is full-time, typically working Monday through Friday, with some flexibility for special events, photo/video shoots, or campaign launches. Hybrid work is available but must be able to work on site 2-3 days a week

Pay Range

The pay range for this role is $80,392.00 - $112,548.80. Hiring salary depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Benefits

At ERWSD, we value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee housing or $522 monthly housing stipend
• Wellness program
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457) - We are a social security exempt organization
• 13.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• $700 Annual Recreation Benefit
• Training budget
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Loan programs for: Ski Passes, Electrical Vehicles, and Computers

Click this link to learn more and view our full 2025 Benefits Guide.

All District employees must possess a valid Driver's License and submit to a pre-employment drug screen, extensive background check including an educational verification and reference check. For a full position description including work environment and physical demands, email erwsdjobs@erwsd.org. All applicants must apply online at www.erwsd.org by November 14, 2025.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.