Marketing and Communications Coordinator - Mayor's Office

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading. At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop. Surround yourself with: Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together. We encourage a work life balance: Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays and paid leave as approved by the agency Elected Official(s). Facilitates the implementation of strategic communications, media relations, and public engagement initiatives under the direction of the Communications Director. Supports external communications, social media strategy, and website content management for the Mayor’s Office. This position requires discretion, political acumen and close coordination with the Communications Director, Chief of Staff, and Mayor. Coordinates and delivers high-visibility public events and initiatives that align with the Mayor’s priorities and enhance the County’s public profile.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Social Science, Political Science or Public Administration, or other closely related field.
• Three (3) years of experience in communications, media relations, event coordination, or public affairs role.
• Experience in a government, political, or nonprofit setting preferred.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of: Strategic communication and public relations practices
• Knowledge of: Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn) and audience engagement strategies
• Knowledge of: Content management tools (e.g., MailChimp, Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.)
• Knowledge of: Scriptwriting, message development, and storytelling for digital and live platforms
• Knowledge of: Graphic design principles and visual branding
• Knowledge of: Event coordination and production logistics
• Knowledge of: Principals of media relations, including press protocol and interview preparation
• Knowledge of: Project management software including web-based tools
• Skills and Abilities to: Draft content for speeches, social media, press releases, and public events
• Skills and Abilities to: Operate teleprompters and support live scripting needs for public speaking
• Skills and Abilities to: Build relationships with community partners, media outlets, and internal stakeholders
• Skills and Abilities to: Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Skills and Abilities to: Serve as an effective public-facing representative of the Mayor’s Office
• Skills and Abilities to: Work collaboratively in high-pressure environments and adapt to fast-changing priorities
• Skills and Abilities to: Plan and coordinate public events, including run-of-show, site logistics, and participant coordination

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Communications Director to build and sustain strategic relationships that promote a positive image of Salt Lake County with internal departments and external partners.
• Participates with the planning, scripting, and execution of press conferences, media interviews, and public events – often on difficult or sensitive topics.
• Assists with communication planning, drafts press releases, media advisories, talking points, and statements that align with the Mayor’s messaging priorities.
• Supports the development and management of a social media strategy, including content creation, scheduling audience engagement, and analytics.
• Coordinates logistics, scripting, staging, briefing sheets, and outreach for Mayor-led events and initiatives; may serve as event host or spokesperson as needed.
• Manages and maintains organized records, media content, and presentation materials for communication projects and reports.
• Serves as a representative of the Mayor’s Office at events; will staff the Mayor and serve as a point of contact with event partners.
• Provides backup to the Communications Director, including managing media requests, reviewing messaging, countywide communications, and coordinating on urgent communications.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• paid leave as approved by the agency Elected Official(s)
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Onsite medical clinic
• childcare
• gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

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