It is a good week for Denver-area PR agency jobs. Among those hiring this week are B Public Relations, CIG (paid internship), Communications Strategy Group, GroundFloor Media, Comcast, Community First Foundation, Craig Hospital, Foothills Animal Shelter, Foundation for Global Scholars, Great Outdoors Colorado, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, History Colorado, Kaiser Permenente, The Nature Conservancy, University of Colorado Boulder (multiple positions) and the Water Research Foundation.

Among those hiring this week are CNN-Denver (intern), Colorado State University, Community Crisis Connection, Denver Public Schools (DPS), Flatirons Construction, Foothills United Way, GBSM, ikeGPS, Janus Capital Group, KGNU, Lockheed Martin, REMAX, Sky Hi News, The Gathering Place, The Nature Conservancy, University Center for the Arts (CSU), University of Colorado’s Conference on World Affairs, University of Denver Daniels College of Business, USA Rugby and Zimmer.

Grayling has added political heavyweight Roy Palmer as Senior Advisor to the firm’s state and federal government affairs practice. Prior to joining Grayling, Palmer served as senior vice president and executive officer for Xcel Energy. He also served as chief of staff to both Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO).

Among those hiring this week are Aiello Public Relations and Marketing (paid internship), Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Arrow Electronics (internship), City of Lakewood, CoBank (internship), CU Presents, DMI, Global Advances in Health and Medicine, International School of Denver, Medical Group Management Association, Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, Water Research Foundation and Wheat Ridge 2020 (part time).

Among those hiring this week are CenturyLink; Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM); Eagle County; Linhart Public Relations (internship); Lockheed Martin; National Multiple Sclerosis Society; National Stroke Association; PetAid Colorado; RTD; The American Transplant Foundation; The Denver Post; Virtela; and Volume Nine.

Among those hiring this week are Barefoot PR (intern), Coalfire, Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado Public Radio, Colorado Womens Golf Association, Colorado Youth Matter, CSU (Department of Journalism and Media Communication), DaVita, Free Speech TV, Jewish Community Centers of Denver, Kapost (intern), LOLA RED, Medical Group Management Association, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Pivotal Innovation, Sprocket Communications (freelance), Strategies 360 (intern), The Athletics Department at CU Boulder, The Catholic Foundation and The Metropolitan Denver Homeless Initiative (MDHI).

Barefoot PR is accepting resumes for its fall internship position. Apply here.

Among those hiring this week are Aiello Public Relations & Marketing, Webb Strategic Communications, WordenGroup PR, SSPR (Colorado Springs), AirFresh Marketing (intern), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado, Blake Communications (street team), DaVita (intern), DMI, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (intern), Jefferson County Open Space Division, Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain (part time), Outlets at Loveland, Pinnacol Assurance, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the Water Research Foundation.

Burns Marketing appears to be having a growth spurt. It has added another five employees – copywriters Dena Taylor and Erik Schmidt, and project managers Sydney Wrench, Meghan Hammitt, and Trey Evans. The new staff members expand capabilities Burns’ capabilities in both its Northern Colorado and Denver offices.

Among those hiring this week are 9to5 (National Association of Working Women), Alteryx, Atlas Advertising, CH2M HILL, Colorado Department of Corrections, Comcast, CSG (intern), Denver Public Schools, Freedom Service Dogs, Johnson and Wales University, KUNC, RTD and the University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus.

Burns Marketing has added five professionals to its staff: Autumn Hopkins as interactive director, Matt Lacuesta as SEO strategist, Brian Brooks as digital art director, and Domenic Lusso and Todd Reed as interactive developers.

Among those hiring this week are Adams County School District 14, Cochlear, Communications Strategy Group (internship), DaVita HealthCare Partners, Denver Inner City Parish, Lockheed Martin, Metro Caring, Mi Casa Resource Center, Modmarket and STRIVE Prep.

B Public Relations has added Merideth Milliner as social media and digital manager. Prior to joining the firm, Milliner was marketing manager for Lafrance Hospitality, where she developed and managed all facets of marketing campaigns for hotels, restaurants, event venues and catering departments. Most recently Milliner managed social media and e-commerce for Stonebridge Companies, a leading hospitality management and development company based in Denver.

Among those hiring this week are Adams County School District 14, Allstate Insurance, Arapahoe Library District, Catapult PR-IR, CH2M HILL, City and County of Broomfield (internship), City of Boulder, Colorado Department of Law/Attorney General’s Office, Colorado Energy Office, Communications Strategy Group (internship), Consulate General of Canada in Denver, Finish Line, High Line Partners Conservancy, MedSynergies, Oracle, Swingle, The Colorado Health Foundation, The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, United Power Inc., University of Colorado and Zayo Group.

Among those hiring this week are the Arabian Horse Association, Coalfire, the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities at the University of Colorado, Colorado Symphony Association, Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Denver Water, FRESC, GBSM (intern), Janus, Level 3 Communications, Newmont Mining, The International Mountain Bicycling Association and ViaSat.

Among those hiring this week are Absio Corporation, CenturyLink, Morris Animal Foundation, SpotXchange, The Denver Post, The Keystone Center, University of Colorado Boulder, and the University of Northern Colorado.

Additionally, Centura Health is hiring a group marketing director.

Burns Marketing has added three staff members “to support a steady and substantial rise in demand for creative business technologies:” Associate creative director Marcus Fitzgibbons, senior account director Melissa Humbert, and interactive project manager Steven McKenzie.

Among those hiring this week are BenefitsPro.com, Comcast, Conservation Impact/Nonprofit Impact, Denver Public Schools, Donor Alliance, The Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP), Fyn Public Relations (Loveland), Greenhouse Partners, Key Media, SpotXchange, State of Colorado Department of Revenue, The Denver Hospice, NREL, The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), and the University of Denver.

Also, Centura Health is hiring a manager of digital strategy position.

Among those hiring this week are Allstate Insurance, Communications Strategy Group, Decibel Blue Creative Marketing & PR, Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, E-470 Public Highway Authority, Skyport Development Company, Telligen, The Art Underground, The Association for Community Living, The City of Northglenn, U.S. Meat Export Federation, UCAR/NCAR and VisiTech PR.

And Barefoot PR is hiring a spring intern.

Among those hiring this week are Ball Corporation (internship), City of Westminster, Colorado School of Mines Foundation, DENY Designs, Qualistar Colorado, The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and the University of Colorado Boulder.

And Centura Health is hiring a social media intern.

Among those hiring this week are Blake Communications (internship), Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, City of Golden, Colorado Hospital Association, Comcast, Downtown Denver Partnership, Elevation Media Group, Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Keystone Resort, Level 3 Communications, The Medical Group Management Association, Moore Communications Group, MWH Global, Pinnacol Assurance, Rocky Mountain Human Services, Stapleton MCA, The Denver Museum of Nature & Science and WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group.

Also, The Fletcher Group is hiring a PR & Marketing Senior Associate.

Vladimir Jones announced it has promoted five employees:

• Cody Gore was promoted to Account Director. He has been with the agency over eight years and specializes in strategic planning, brand building, product promotions and B2B communications.
• Nate Nicoll was promoted to Broadcast Media Buyer. Since joining the agency in 2011, he has been closely involved with implementing integrated campaigns for a myriad of clients.
• Eric Olson was promoted to Associate Digital Director. Eric joined the agency in 2011 and has worked across all clients in directing, creating, producing and distributing all aspects of their online strategies.
• Maddy Wold was promoted to Account Manager. Maddy joined the agency in 2012 and manages brand communications accounts through various traditional and modern public relations tactics.
• Brianna Wolff was promoted to Assistant Account Executive. She joined the agency in 2014 and supports the Xcel Energy account through directing and coordinating projects as well as strengthening relationships through on-going and in-depth communication.

Children’s Hospital Colorado has added Charlotte Isoline as vice president of marketing and communications and Sheryl Barto as corporate and community relations specialist in Aspen and the surrounding areas.

dovetail solutions is hiring a client services associate.

GBSM has hired communications and dispute resolution specialist Angela Jo Woolcott as a Senior Associate. Woolcott brings more than 15 years of communications experience, and she couples expertise in public involvement, dispute resolution and consensus building with extensive experience in marketing and brand management.

Prior to joining GBSM, Woolcott worked for CDR Associates providing expertise in facilitation and mediation; developing and delivering customized trainings; designing problem solving processes; and public involvement and outreach efforts.

Among those hiring this week are ARCADIS, Barnhart Communications (intern), Communications Strategy Group, Denver Public Schools, Development Counsellors International, Downtown Denver Partnership Inc., Janus Capital Group Inc., PCL Construction, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, Telligen and White Wave Foods.

Denver Public Schools has named Maureen Harper Chief Communications Officer. Harper has spent the past nine years serving as the Chief of Communications for the City of Cleveland.

Amélie Company has added Sean Eno as Account Coordinator and Andy Hellmuth as Project Manager & Producer. Eno joins Amelie from Cactus, and Hellmuth’s previous experience includes BuyMyTronics.com and MastCheck.

Novitas Communications has added Jenna Schmitt as a Junior Associate in its Denver office. Schmitt previously was a freelance writer whose published work included business management books, international travel guides and articles on topics ranging from interior design to healthcare.

DCP Midstream has added Sarah Rasmussen as Senior Manager of Corporate Communications. Rasmussen formerly was a Vice President with MGA Communications.

Capital City Public Relations has hired Liana Orenstein as a senior writer and account executive.

Blake Communications has added Kim Sporrer as a media relations consultant and Cristina Ceballo as public relations and social media coordinator. Sporrer formerly was with The Women’s Foundation of Colorado and the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, and Ceballo is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder.

The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of Colorado has promoted Allyson Fredeen to the position of Communications Manager. Fredeen now is responsible for the public relations activities of The Ritz-Carlton properties in both Beaver Creek (Bachelor Gulch) and Denver.

Boom Broadcast has added 20-year public relations veteran Shari Germershausen as Director, Client Creative & Strategic Planning. Germershausen will partner with marketing and PR executives to build innovative, strategic storytelling platforms generating widespread broadcast media attention through Boom’s services.

Michelle Ellis has joined Orapin Marketing + Public Relations as partner. Michelle is responsible for agency growth and overall account direction including public relations and marketing strategy and day-to-day management and execution of client accounts.

Congratulations to Four Seasons Hotel Denver PR Director Jim Guttau, whose responsibilities have expanded to include Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado Santa Fe.

WordenGroup has promoted Amy Stark to account coordinator. Stark joined the firm in December 2013 from Los Angeles, where she had been working in television production. In her new role, Stark will be responsible for news release distribution, conducting research, overseeing social media efforts and coordinating photography.

Among those hiring this week are the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter, Book Trust, Colorado Farm Bureau, Colorado Water Trust, DigitalGlobe, DISH Network, Gaiam TV, Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Johns Manville, Larimer Humane Society, National Wildlife Federation, ProBuild, Rocky Mountain PBS, Special Olympics Colorado, Tennyson Center, University of Colorado at Boulder and SSPR (Colorado Springs).

Among those hiring this week are Amelie Company, Capital City Public Relations, Communications Strategy Group, Douglas County School District, University of Denver, Graebel Companies, Jefferson County Public Schools, Public Service Credit Union, The Action Center and UDR.

Among those hiring this week are BCS, Chinese Children Adoption Int’l, City of Longmont, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Academy, Kimetrica, Metro CareRing, University of Northern Colorado (Greeley) and The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (internship).

Capital City Public Relations added Valarie Johnson as senior writer/journalist and publicist executive.

Eric Graham has been named marketing director for a trio of sister companies: Keller Bros., Automated Marketing Group, and Auto Profit Masters. Graham, who formerly was with InspireSmart, is responsible for managing all marketing activities within the three companies including online and offline marketing campaigns.

Amélie Company added three people to its team: Kristin Kidd, Director of Account Services; Brenna Hersey, Account Executive, and Sarah Tate, Public Relations Account Coordinator.

Among those hiring this week are ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders, Adams County School District 50, Conga, DCP Midstream, Philosophy Communication, Rose Community Foundation, Strategies 360, Turner PR, University of Colorado and Western Union.

Wagstaff Worldwide has hired Sally Spaulding as an account supervisor in its Aspen office. Prior to joining Wagstaff, Spaulding worked for the Aspen Skiing Company, where she helped rebrand The Limelight Hotel, open element 47 restaurant at The Little Nell, and launch The Oasis champagne bar on Aspen Mountain. Prior to that, she was community relations director for the City of Aspen.

Spaulding replaces Jim Guttau, who took the Director of Public Relations position at Four Seasons Hotel Denver.

Louisville, Colo.-based Fresca Foods has named Elexis Mariash as senior marketing manager. Mariash formerly was with Linhart PR.

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Denver’s Boom Broadcast has added Susan Sikora as senior vice president of business development. Based in Raleigh, NC, Sikora will focus on business development as well as new marketing initiatives for the agency and its clients.

Former Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan has joined Backbone Media as a senior advisor. Backbone, which specializes in outdoor clients, has offices in Denver; Carbondale; and Jackson, Wyo. According to the Associated Press, “Sheahan lives in Carbondale and left Patagonia in February. At the time, he said he wanted to spend more time with his family, enjoy outdoor recreation in the area and help the fight against oil and gas development on the Thompson Divide.”

Patti Hazlett has been named Director of Corporate Communications at Mountain West Credit Union Association (MWCUA), where she oversees the public affairs and communications duties for the regional tri-state trade association. Hazlett most recently was president of PH Communications, and she has led public relations efforts for a major real estate management company, healthcare corporations, Special Olympics Colorado and several professional sports organizations.

dovetail solutions has added Dave Gaylinn as a client services partner. Gaylinn formerly was the communications manager at USA Cycling.

Among those hiring this week are A Precious Child, Aspen Skiing Company, Ball Corporation, Barokas Public Relations, Catapult PR-IR, Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE), Clyfford Still Museum, Highlands Ranch Metro District, Investment Management Consultants Association, National Endowment for Financial Education, Penton, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, The Denver Post, University of Colorado and University of Denver.

Among those hiring this week are Ardent Mills, Arkansas Valley Publishing Co., City of Commerce City, Colorado Community Media, Colorado Regional Health Information Organization, Communication Infrastructure Group (internship), CSU College of Engineering, Denver Health, Denver Kids, Echostar, Financial Planning Association, The Fletcher Group (consultant), Level 3, RTD (internship), Summit Professional Networks, University of Colorado at Boulder and Zlux.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has named Maura O’Neal manager of communications and media relations. O’Neal previously was with dovetail solutions.

Cody Wertz has joined Stratton-Carpenter & Associates as a senior consultant for media relations, public affairs and communications. Wertz previously was a principal at GBSM and, prior to that, communications director for U.S. Sen. Ken Salazar.

Among those hiring this week are the E-470 Public Highway Authority, American Rivers, Customer Communications Group, Environment Colorado, Financial Planning Standards Board, Judi’s House, Lockheed Martin, Reuters, SendGrid, SolidFire, The Leadership Program of the Rockies, and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association.

Four Seasons Hotel Denver named Jim Guttau as its Director of Public Relations. Guttau, who previously was Director of Public Relations for Four Seasons Resort Vail, replaces Dana Berry, who was recently appointed Director of Public Relations at the new Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World.

Congratulations to Joe Hodas, who has accepted the Chief Marketing Officer position at Dixie Elixirs & Edibles, a Denver-based manufacturer of marijuana-infused foods and beverages. Hodas formerly was an Executive Vice President at Vladimir Jones.