Community Relations Coordinator

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

10h

About The Position

Introduction Start your Career at DOS! The Department of State's (DOS) responsibilities are found in virtually every aspect of state government: economic development, finance, transportation, housing, education, culture and quality-of-life issues. Our mission at DOS range from preserving Delaware’s historical sites and collections, to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, to serving consumers, public employees and veterans. DOS offer numerous career opportunities and is dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in state government. For more information, please visit our website today! Summary Statement This incumbent provides primary administrative and executive support to the Director of the Delaware Public Archives. Duties include coordinating internal and external communications; preparing and formatting correspondence, reports, and policy materials; organizing meetings, events, and public programs; supporting staff coordination; assisting with agency initiatives; maintaining partner relationships; and overseeing select outreach and public information activities. May supervise staff. Essential Functions Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. 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.

Requirements

• Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed