Executive Director of Communications
- Salary: $145,000 - $173,000 annually DOQ (hiring range) USD Annually
- Salary Top:$202,860
- Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
- Apply By: Apr 15, 2026
- Full Time
- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Executive
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Job Description
El Paso County is seeking an Executive Director of Communications for Colorado’s most populous county. With over 750,000 residents, El Paso County is home to Colorado Springs—the county seat and the state’s second-largest city—and the iconic 14,115-foot Pikes Peak. The county's unique blend of natural beauty, access to both outdoor recreation and metropolitan amenities, and over 280 days of sunshine each year make it one of the most sought-after places to live in Colorado.
EL PASO COUNTY
El Paso County serves a population of approximately 750,000 residents across over 2,100 square miles with a team of over 3,000 authorized FTEs. The County is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence through their core values of being service-focused, collaborative, accountable, trustworthy, and transparent. The County fully embraces its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan initiatives, is service driven, and strives to provide outstanding services while keeping taxes low and limiting government regulations. As El Paso County’s popularity continues to grow, state projections anticipate that the population will grow by roughly one‑third of its current size over the next 25 years.
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
The Executive Director for the El Paso County Communications Department provides strategic and innovative public relations support to the Board of County Commissioners, County Administrator, and County leadership, while developing, overseeing, and managing the County’s communications and public information efforts. The Executive Director will fine tune and manage the County’s public relations efforts, including overseeing content development and press releases while supervising the Communications Department team consisting of eleven employees. An important aspect of this position will be to assist with the shift of aligning the County’s values and culture to the strategic plan and ensure timely messaging for employees, County Board members, community stakeholders, and residents.
WHY APPLY
The Executive Director of Communications position is an excellent opportunity to lead and continue to develop a solid communications team looking for strategic leadership to continue to move the department into the premier communications source and information platform for all County news and information. El Paso County is an outstanding employer that embraces a solid work-life balance, values their employees, and provides competitive salaries and benefits. From the mountainous landscapes of Colorado's Front Range and the rolling plains that stretch to the horizon, to the beautiful Black Forest and the Paint Mines Interpretive Park, El Paso County is comprised of some of the most amazing natural landscapes in North America. El Paso County is an outstanding place to live, work, and play. If you're looking to join a team that genuinely cares about public service and strives for excellence every day, this may be the position for you.
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Job Requirements
View the full position profile, job description, and benefits at gmphr.com.
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Special Instructions
Apply online at: https://gmphr.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2nm8xmxzn5l/aa0
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Additional Information
More Information: GMP Consultants is assisting El Paso County with this search. Learn more at gmphr.com. El Paso County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. First Review is February 15, 2026.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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GMP Consultants
Show moreGMP Consultants is a northwest-based public sector executive search firm with a collective 180 years of local government leadership experience.
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