Communications Coordinator

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

5d • $73,122 - $97,972 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator supports the work of the Supreme Judicial Court’s Public Information Office, including assisting the media and educating the public regarding the role and function of the Massachusetts court system. Reporting directly to the Public Information Officer, this position requires a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with strong communications skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in communications, with media relations and/or government experience preferred.
• Experience and high comfort level with technology, including website content management systems (e.g., Drupal). Willingness and ability to learn and work with new technologies as they are implemented.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to: move assignments and projects forward to completion amidst competing demands utilizing strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to: use critical thinking skills to gather and compile data
• Demonstrated ability to: multi-task and work under pressure and on tight deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to: work independently, collaboratively, and in complete confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to: consistently use excellent written and oral communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to: develop and maintain excellent professional working relationships
• By law, only persons who are residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts may serve as employees of the judicial branch.

Nice To Haves

• media relations and/or government experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Public Information Office in fielding inquiries from the public and the news media.
• Write, edit, and post Supreme Judicial Court-related information on the court website (Mass.gov) in coordination with other court personnel. Work with other court personnel to make sure website content is updated, accurate, and accessible.
• Track court-related news.
• Maintain and update media press lists.
• Provide administrative support, including organizing and maintaining public correspondence files, scanning, photocopying.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and holding various court programs and events, including the Supreme Judicial Court Pro Bono Awards, Student Government Day, and the Judicial Youth Corps summer internships program.
• Develop drafts of media advisories, public correspondence and other written material.
• Photograph court programs and events, and distribute photographs to internal and external contacts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level