Account Coordinator, Public Outreach

Southwest Strategies Group•San Jose, CA

10d•$52,000 - $68,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re excited to offer a $2,000 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team! Southwest Strategies Group is seeking a full-time, entry-level Account Coordinator to join our San Jose team. If you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and are eager to grow in a multi-faceted role, we’d love to hear from you! This role is ideal for someone with strong writing and interpersonal skills, who is highly organized, efficient, and able to multitask effectively. You will support project managers with community outreach, media relations and social media for the agency’s wide range of development, transportation, infrastructure and energy clients. About Southwest Strategies Group Southwest Strategies Group is focused on building leaders in our industry and community. With more than 130 professionals from diverse backgrounds and experience, our team is uniquely positioned to communicate with stakeholders where they are in a way they understand. We approach every project as a trusted partner, leveraging decades of expertise to provide custom strategies that help our clients get results. Location and Travel: This position is primarily based at a client site in San Jose, with an expected on-site presence of approximately 4 days per week, subject to change based on client needs and availability. The role may also involve early mornings, evenings, and weekend hours, as needed. Compensation: The annual base amount for this position is dependent on several factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, experience, and qualifications. The annual base amount may be adjusted based on market conditions in the location where the employee resides. A typical annual base range for this role is: $52,000– $68,000 - non-exempt, hourly (actual compensation may vary by location and will follow local regulations).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Public Administration or similar preferred
Familiarity with AP Style and standard rules of grammar

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency preferred

Responsibilities

Cultivate community awareness and support for projects through targeted outreach, canvassing, phone calls, meetings and events
Provide general account support to clients needing community relations, digital advocacy and strategic communication services
Develop engaging and innovative content for social media, advertising, videos, websites, fact sheets, presentations, newsletters and other collateral
Assist with special event planning and coordination including conducting preliminary research and supporting event execution and staffing
Assist with client-related media coverage and social media tracking
Conduct in-depth client-related research and develop stakeholder databases
Respond to stakeholder inquiries and track outreach and activities in project logs
Manage client action item and task lists
Assist in coordinating public hearings or open houses, including managing invites, tracking RSVPs, and supporting set up and cleanup activities
Additional responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Competitive salary with clear paths for growth
Hybrid work model to support flexibility and work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits , including a no-cost medical plan, dental, vision, FSA, 3 weeks PTO, 14 paid holidays, and 401(k) profit sharing
Professional development stipend and internal training programs to boost your skills and career
Company wellness stipend for ClassPass to support your health and well-being
Mentorship from experienced professionals to guide your growth
Work on impactful projects that shape the future of our communities
Opportunities to connect with some of the region’s most influential stakeholders
Company events and celebrations to recognize, support, and bring our team together
Employee recognition program celebrating achievements and contributions