Community Relations Coordinator

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is the third level in the series responsible for overseeing and coordinating public relations and information functions for all divisions within a department. This incumbent serves as the Marketing Manager and Public Information Officer for the Delaware Public Archives. The position is responsible for writing press releases; editing and approving public-facing communications; developing physical and virtual exhibits; overseeing outreach initiatives across agency sections; managing media relations; and providing final review and approval for the State of Delaware Historical Marker Program, in support of the agency’s mission and public engagement goals.

Requirements

Three years experience in public relations or media relations to establish and promote a positive image and inform or influence specific audiences through the use of internal and external communications such as public forums, print or electronic media, speech writing, writing/editing, marketing, advertising, or special events.
Three years experience in gathering, organizing, formatting, translating, or interpreting information into forms more easily understood by the media or public, and disseminating the information through the use of print, broadcast or electronic media.
Three years experience in public speaking which includes gathering, preparing and presenting information to the public or media groups.
Six months experience in developing, planning and directing public events, campaigns, programs, or services to meet community needs.
Six months experience in determining and evaluating alternative courses of action to resolve or mitigate controversial issues.
Six months experience in developing policies, procedures or programs for dissemination of information to the public or media groups.

Nice To Haves

A writing sample will be requested at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

Gathers, organizes, and formats information related to an agency's goals, objectives and services.
Promotes an agency's image consistent with the overall direction of the agency.
Coordinates timely and accurate responses and information to citizens, community groups or governmental agencies.
Encourages participation in the use of agency services.
Coordinates and conducts public meetings, media events or educational programs.
Ensures a mutual sharing of information with other agencies, media and the general public.
May supervise staff.