Communications Coordinator

This position will  assist the Communications Director in the direction of external and internal communications for the department. This position will plan and execute public information actions and advise their assigned division of relevant services, activities, educational events, emergencies, and other related events.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years of work experience journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, or a related communications field. NOTE: A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, ag education, or a related field of study may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

The ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and demands while delivering accurate results.

Effective time management skills to work independently and with a variety of people.

The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

More than two years of work experience in journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, ag education, or a related communications field.

Knowledge of media relations or public relations principles.

Knowledge of components of a comprehensive communications plan to present information to the public.

Skills in writing for a wide variety of communications media, including newspaper, radio, tv and social media for professional purposes.

Skills in video production, including shooting and editing short-form videos for social media.