Community Relations Coordinator

State of Delaware • Dover, DE

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About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating and providing communications and marketing for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. The incumbent will develop content and coordinate the execution of strategic communications projects that support the agency's mission. This position focuses on writing, messaging, campaign implementation, and will collaborate with colleagues to ensure messaging is aligned, accessible and effective. Essential functions include writing and editing a variety of communication materials, coordinating social media messaging and campaigns to ensure brand-aligned content delivery, working closely with VR subject matter experts to translate technical and/or policy content into clear, engaging messaging for distribution.

Requirements

• Six months 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.
• Six months experience in gathering, organizing, formatting and 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.
• Six months experience in public speaking which includes gathering, preparing and presenting information to the public or media groups.
• Knowledge of developing, planning and directing public events, campaigns, programs or services to meet community needs.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees