Communications & Marketing Assistant

Oakland County • Pontiac, MI

2d • $57,394 - $76,897 • Hybrid

About The Position

Oakland County is hiring a Communications & Marketing Assistant to support social media and marketing communications for the Health Division and Neighborhood & Housing Development Division. The role supports public health and housing outreach by helping plan, draft, coordinate, and publish content that connects residents with information, programs, and services. This is a hybrid position with a stated salary range of $57,394–$76,897.

The assistant collaborates with County staff and the Public Communications team on communications and marketing projects, maintaining content calendars, project timelines, workflows, and consistent branding. The work includes researching, writing, editing, proofreading, and quality-checking materials for channels such as newsletters, websites, social media, flyers, and press releases. The role also helps assess marketing performance, coordinate vendors and production, support department events, and complete administrative and project coordination tasks. Work is performed in a typical office environment, with possible travel to other locations during work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business Administration, or a closely related field, and at least one year of full-time experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a closely related area; OR an Associate’s degree or equivalent in a preferred or related field and at least three years of full-time experience in those areas.
• Ability to communicate accurately and convey information.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and/or be a passenger.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other common digital tools.
• Experience with professional or brand social media platforms, website design, and content management systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks while making progress.
• Ability to exercise judgment, analyze problems, and recommend alternatives and solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable experience in long- and short-form writing, including knowledge of AP style standards.
• Experience managing public relations and/or marketing programs, preferably in connection with governmental activities.
• Knowledge of public relations and/or marketing techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of equipment, methods, and procedures related to marketing and media communication, including journalism, graphics, printing, photography, and audiovisual methods.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, employees, news media, educational institutions, local government organizations, and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professionals, respond effectively to creative differences and frequent or conflicting feedback, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of current web technologies and design practices and stay informed about new technologies and online design trends.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in proofreading others’ work for consistent application of standards.
• Ability to cope with difficult or emergency situations requiring immediate decisions in accordance with departmental policies and objectives.
• Ability to interpret departmental programs and procedures to officials, community agencies, civic groups, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Help plan, draft, coordinate, and publish social media content for the Health Division and Neighborhood & Housing Development Division.
• Maintain content calendars and project timelines to keep communications organized and timely.
• Collaborate with division staff to turn topics into clear, engaging content for residents.
• Maintain consistent messaging and branding across social media and other marketing channels.
• Gather and analyze data about marketing initiatives and content performance to identify improvements.
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures, workflows, best practices, and guidelines for marketing and communications processes.
• Collaborate with the Public Communications team to plan, execute, and monitor marketing projects from start to finish, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.
• Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project documentation, and managing marketing databases.
• Conduct quality checks on marketing materials for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Assist with timelines, milestones, and deadlines, monitor progress, and help address delays or deviations.
• Coordinate work with internal teams such as graphic design, content creation, and digital marketing.
• Coordinate with approved vendors to obtain quotes and manage production of print and other materials.
• Research, develop, write, and edit content for newsletters, programs, services, flyers, press releases, websites, social media, and related materials.
• Assist with developing blog and web content and social media content.
• Support the development, planning, and execution of department events.
• Proofread content prepared by other staff for consistent, accurate, high-quality public communications.
• Assist with marketing plans for programs, services, special projects, and events, including researching target markets and communities.
• Use Countywide and department-specific software to complete assignments.
• May provide guidance to college interns or lower-level department staff.
• Travel to other locations during work as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits; additional benefit details are available through the County’s benefits website.
• Opportunity to contribute to public service and community well-being.

What This Job Offers

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