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NEOGOV · 4 days ago

Communications Coordinator II

Ridgefield, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.61/hr - $45.57/hr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Communications Coordinator II to support a wide range of City communications and public engagement projects. The successful candidate will develop content for various communication channels and collaborate with the City events team to enhance community engagement.

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Responsibilities

Develop engaging content for various communication channels including social media, newsletters, e-newsletters, City websites, brochures, signage, photography and other print and electronic media

Collaborate with the City events team to develop creative marketing for community events hosted by the city

Coordinate and manage internal employee communications through an employee intranet, weekly employee electronic newsletters, text messaging, bulletin boards, handouts/flyers, and other means of communication

Assist the Communications Program Manager with crisis communications

Ensure consistency in the City’s brand voice across all communication channels

Assist with providing general customer service for visitors and callers to City Hall

Qualification

Communications coordinationPublic engagement activitiesContent management toolsSocial media platformsAdobe Creative CloudEmail marketing platformsVerbal communicationProblem-solving skillsWriting skillsProject management

Required

Associate's degree with coursework in communications, public relations, journalism or a related field

Two years of professional experience coordinating, developing and implementing communications and/or public engagement activities; experience with a local government entity is preferred

Ability to learn, research, manage projects, work independently and effectively on multiple tasks with interruptions, and be self-motivated

Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills as well as writing and messaging skills for public relations, marketing and social media

Knowledge of modern office procedures and systems; social media platforms; and digital graphics, communication, and content management tools, such as Canva; Adobe Creative Cloud (Lightroom, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro); email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact); and web content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Wix)