Training and Communications Manager

Job Title: Training and Communications Manager              Job Code: 880005

Monthly Salary Range: $6,840.58 to $9,234.75                 FLSA Status: Exempt

Annual Salary Range: $82,087 to $110,817                          Location: Denver, CO

Reports to: People & Culture Director                                 Approved: May 14, 2026

Application Opening Date: 5/15/26                                    Application Closing Date: 5/29/26 @ 9:00 am MST

Please note this posting may be used to establish an applicant talent pool

About Bridges of Colorado

Established in 2018, Bridges of Colorado places Bridges Service Professionals across Colorado's 23 judicial districts to serve defendants (referred to as participants) in the criminal justice system who have significant mental health needs. Individuals with high acuity mental health needs are ten times more likely to be jailed and nationally there are three times more individuals with serious mental illness in jails or prisons than in hospitals. Bridges has been identified nationwide as a promising practice that focuses on the whole person. It is intentionally designed to address disparities often experienced by this population in the criminal justice system. Bridges Service Professionals advocate for each participant’s inherent worth and dignity by centering their lived experiences and voice to ensure their behavioral health best interests. At its very core, Bridges is person-centered advocacy rooted in solution-focused, collaborative practices intended to promote positive outcomes for participants.

About the Role

This role exemplifies our values of being

Person-Centered by

• Coordinating onboarding education and training through Bridges’ learning management system
• Coordinating educational and training tracks for each job classification.
• Coordinating educational and training materials and templates. Maintaining organization wide education calendar.
• Monitoring content and providing recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinating education and training efforts in alignment with people and culture initiatives.
• Ensuring access to education, training, and other internal materials- meeting accessibility guidelines and tending to various adult learning styles. Identify internal mechanisms, where possible, to also support access to external materials.
• Supporting the leadership, administrative, and service professional teams in - centering the voices and experiences of participants and employees via innovative educational design, internal and external communications, and sustaining equitable and ethical educational and training technology support.
• Managing and maintaining the Office’s learning management system.
• Designing and maintaining the Bridges’ employee handbook with the intent for it to be replicable by other states interested in creating similar programming.

Solution-Focused by

• Assisting in implementation and coordination of people and culture programs designed to support team sustainability, equity, wellness, and self-care.
• Compiling, maintaining, and managing educational, training, and communications materials, tools, and documentation for easy access and effective use of Bridges employees across multiple platforms and styles of communication (PPT, video, web-based, etc.).
• Serving as the primary liaison with branding and design vendors; compile, coordinate, and collaborate on Bridges style guide and messaging materials.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of training programs and communication initiatives through metrics and feedback.
• Maintaining and updating externally facing, web-based communications.
• Reviewing edits and proofs of publications as directed.
• Analyzing the effectiveness of training programs and communication initiatives through metrics and feedback. Preparing bi-annual reports for review by the people and culture director.
• Championing a positive culture and taking leadership of the role in alignment with Bridges’ mission and values.

Collaborative by

• Coordinating instructional design of team learning, including conducting group learning needs assessments and coordinating with leadership team and guest presenters.
• Supporting supervisors with identifying professional development-related resources, actions, and projects for their employees.
• Working with Bridges executive director and other leadership team members to develop or support effective communications between Bridges and its external partners, including media, legislators, the general public, family members, judges, attorneys, service providers, participants, the Bridges Commission, and Bridges advisory councils.
• Coordinating internal and external communications, including organization-wide announcements, newsletters, internet, and intranet content ensuring needs of adult learning and diverse audiences are met.
• Leading and managing the annual legislative report process: serve as project lead for the preparation, drafting, review, and timely submission of the Office’s legislative annual report; coordinate cross‑departmental data collection and analysis in collaboration with the Data and Analysis Manger, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory and legislative requirements, drafting clear and persuasive report narratives and supporting materials, managing internal reviews and revisions, maintaining project timelines and version control, and presenting final report deliverables to leadership and legislative contacts.

No supervisory responsibilities

Other Responsibilities

This is a dynamic position where the scope of responsibilities and duties will evolve, and the incumbent should anticipate fulfilling other duties as assigned that are reasonable and necessary to fulfill the Bridges mission. The ideal candidate for this role is expected to not only possess the ability to fulfill the outlined duties but will also be a proactive, adaptable, and capable contributor to the development of the role’s scope and responsibilities, aligning them with the evolving needs of the Office.

About You

You are passionate about working to improve the systems of care for those caught in the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal justice system, along with the following:

• Person-centered, solutions-focused, and collaborative and are deeply committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Value individualized solutions and responses that are meaningful to the participant and their well-being.
• Knowledge and experience of interpersonal trauma-informed approaches and systems of care, specifically understanding the importance of being person-centered, solution-focused, and collaborative in this work.
• Able to communicate and collaborate with varying levels of positions of power and manage conflict proactively and responsively with professionalism, confidentiality, clarity, and effectiveness.
• Creative, self-motivated, and able to work and make decisions independently in a decentralized environment.
• Client-driven and values-driven.
• Aligned with Bridges’ culture and passionate about supporting it throughout the organization.
• Must be responsive, flexible and adaptable to the evolving needs of the role and the organization.
• Capable of, and enjoys, thriving in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with thoughtful decision-making skills.
• Emotional intelligence; able to create and sustain helpful, professional relationships thoughtfully and responsively with empathy, respect, and collaboration.

Lived Experience

At Bridges, we value lived experience in all forms. If you were formally justice involved or have experiences within the criminal justice and behavioral systems outside of formal education and work experience, we want to know! To discuss how your lived experience may be considered as a substitution for minimum qualifications, please reach out to Jori Dovey, People & Culture Director at jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Candidate must have a minimum of five (5+) years of experience in communications, education, instruction/training, or a combination of the above.
• Ability to work independently with a hybrid environment
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstration of professional alignment with Bridges values, culture, and principles of justice and equity through the organization.

OR

• At least two (2+) years as an employee or contractor with Bridges may substitute for the minimum qualifications above, with additional specialized training that may be required upon hire.
• Years of relevant work experience may substitute for the educational requirement with the exception of any required licenses, certifications, or accreditations.
• Years of education may substitute for the work experience requirement.
• Relevant lived experience could be considered as a substitution for educational and/or work experience with the exception of any required licenses, certifications, or accreditations. Please contact Jori Dovey, jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov, to determine whether your lived experience substitutes for any of the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more (7+) years of experience in communications, education, instruction/training, or a combination of the above.
• Experience coordinating and managing training for employees within the criminal justice and/or behavioral health industry.
• Demonstrated continuing education, advocacy, or volunteer work in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice or social justice principles. Lived experience will also be considered.
• Spanish speaking is a plus, and levels of proficiency will be considered in an employee’s pay.

Position Location and Travel Requirements

Bridges supports and fosters a flexible workplace for its employees. Upon initial employment, the supervisor will make a workplace determination which best suits the needs of Bridges and the employee’s role. This position will work from home with regular in-person requirements to meet business needs and state travel, depending on the particular assignment. Employees are expected to be readily available to meet business and last-minute needs. Travel to the Bridges office in Denver is to be expected. Reliable transportation will be required.

Accommodations

The Office of Bridges of Colorado is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please direct your inquiries to Jori Dovey, People & Culture Director, jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.

Compensation

We are proud of our equity-conscious pay scale for all positions, providing livable wages, robust benefits, and meaningful time-off policies.

This position's hiring pay is salaried. Pay for this position is $82,087 to $94,400. For equity, the pay for this position (and all Bridges positions) is based upon the cost-of-living adjustment for the Denver metro area. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on prior experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the position. As a person grows in this role, the full pay range is currently $82,087 to $110,817.  

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, families, and domestic partners; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and short and long-term disability insurance; Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) benefits; family and parental leave benefits; generous paid time off. Click here for further information about State of Colorado employee benefits.

We also offer professional and career development opportunities, including clinical supervision toward relevant licensure.
A cell phone will be provided, along with a hybrid work arrangement when feasible for your position’s responsibilities. Each employee will receive a laptop for their home office or travel for work. All employees will also receive exclusive parking at a discounted rate near the Ralph Carr Judicial building for easy access to the in-person meetings in Denver.

How to Apply

You will be required to provide the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three references with contact information (2 of 3 must be professional)

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Faxed, mailed, or emailed applications will not be accepted unless you are instructed to do so. Please direct any additional inquiries or questions to jori.dovey@bridgesofcolorado.gov.

If you are offered employment, the following are the conditions of employment:

• Be a current resident of the State of Colorado or become a resident of the State of Colorado within 30 days of the hire date;
• Have reliable transportation to meet your position’s travel requirements;
• Ability to work remotely, in an office setting, and travel throughout Colorado or region, depending on the position’s responsibilities;
• Be willing to submit to a routine background investigation, including a criminal history check;
• If hired, the Immigration Reform and Control Act requires you to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) workdays of your start date.

Bridges of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion of all voices in the workplace. We consider applicants equally and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, social class, national origin, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or political affiliation. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and an environment of representation of diversity. We highly encourage individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply.

A State of Colorado Employer

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