COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

The purpose of the class is to administer a wide range of public relations activities on a Countywide basis including community, governmental and media relations as well as internal communications; to conceptualize, develop and implement informational materials, media and advertising campaigns, marketing programs and various special projects; and to serve as County spokesperson. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines, does independent planning and implementation, and reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Assists the Public Information Officer in the development, planning, and implementation of communication and marketing strategies. This class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines and does independent planning and implementation, reporting progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 
• Assists the PIO with daily media requests and social media content
• Researches, coordinates, and develops presentations for educational purposes and for special projects
• Assists the PIO in the planning and execution of press conferences.
• Assists with the fulfillment of Freedom of Information Requests
• Creates custom graphics for special projects and events
• Serves as the backup PIO during EOC operations.  This person is expected to have a family plan ready to be able to serve before/during/after an emergency event.
• Assists in the maintenance of and creation of content for County websites
• Attends County Council meetings and Council Committee Meetings as needed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training/education in business administration, marketing, communications, public administration or a closely related field.  

Requires at least 3 (three) years of related work experience.

 
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Requires a professional certification through
Applicable Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) training/Certification; and/or National Incident Management System (NIMS) training.  Based on course availability, training should be obtained within one (1) year after hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of and understanding of operating policies and procedures as well as ability to apply these to complex problems.
• Skill in handling or using machines, tools or equipment requiring brief instruction or experience, such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, telephones or similar equipment; may service office machines, including adding paper and changing toner.
• Skill in using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages.
• Skill in reading journals, manuals and professional publications; speaking informally to employees, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public and people in other organizations; presenting training; composing original reports; and developing training programs and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar and style.
• Ability to perform work involving the application of logical principles and thinking to solve practical problems within or applying to a unit or division of the organization.
• Ability to synthesize or integrate analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; to change policies, procedures or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge or interpretations.
• Ability to supervise or lead others by determining work procedures, assigning duties, maintaining harmonious relations and promoting efficiency.
• Ability to perform duties requiring continuous, close attention for accurate results and frequent exposure to unusual pressures.
• Knowledge of photography, videography and editing basics.

Salary : $53,536 - $58,890