Communications Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Communications Coordinator for the DuPage County Board Office. This position helps share important information about DuPage County services, programs, initiatives, and activities through a variety of communication channels. An employee in this role will participate as part of the County Board Office team to execute events and special projects.

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union. As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time, and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities Include:

• Researches, writes, and edits content for DuPage County government for use across traditional, social, and digital media platforms
• Develops and carries out communication plans to raise awareness of County events, initiatives, and strategic goals using media tools and community partnerships
• Provides support and recommendations to departments related to graphics, digital media, and video production as needed
• Plans, creates, and coordinates content for the County website, including written information, photographs, images, video, and other materials
• Prepares and formats materials for County newsletters, press releases, and other internal and external publications
• Integrates digital content across the County website, social media, and other online platforms
• Writes and edits speeches, educational materials, correspondence, statements, and feature stories in coordination with County communications staff
• Prepares articles, brochures, and newsletters on a wide range of topics using creative and effective communication techniques
• Helps coordinate and produce materials and services that support and strengthen the image of DuPage County as a unified organization

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

Requirements for this position include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field
• Two (2) years of paid, professional experience in communications or media

• Experience working in local government or within the public sector

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.