Coordinator

The Communications Coordinator provides coordination, guidance, and content generation of external department strategic communications and grant applications.

This position works closely with internal staff to ensure that all communications meet the department’s brand and content standards, and the language access and health literacy needs of Kittitas County residents.

Must maintain courteous and cooperative working relationships with administrative and other County personnel, public agencies, and the general public, and work under the guidance of Local / State / Federal regulations and County policies / procedures.Responsibilities :

Tell the story of the Kittitas County Public Health Department (KCPHD) to the community through a variety of methods and media.

Build community understanding of broad public health topics and work specific to the mission, vision, and values of KCPHD.

Conceptualize, plan, coordinate, create, film, edit, and / or develop video and still photographic products and other assets for a broad variety of media platforms, including but not limited to advertisements, website, social media, infographics, illustrations, posters, flyers, and educational video with minimal supervision.

Manage relationship(s) with external graphic design contractors; oversee contracts and deliverables, plan projects when in-house resources are not sufficient.

In collaboration with department staff, write, edit, and review materials to appear in publications, reports, periodicals, brochures, speeches, presentations, and audio-visual productions.

• Engage priority populations in the design, development, or implementation strategies for communication.Work with department leadership and staff to ensure standardization;
• ensure that appropriate branding, design standards, templates, and communication tools are used consistently throughout the department;

ensure that department style guide is updated and accessible for staff use.Develop, implement, and maintain department communications plan and related communications policies and procedures.

Manage and maintain all KCPHD social media platforms under the direction of the Deputy Public Health Director.Manage and maintain all KCPHD forms and applications.

Present department documents to the Board of County Commissioners at consent agenda sessions.Work with department staff to communicate public health data science effectively and clearly to a variety of audiences in ways that the audience can understand and act on as appropriate to protect and promote health.

Anticipate communication needs, opportunities, impacts, and expectations for the department and partners on a wide range of public health issues and make recommendations to department leadership as appropriate.

Work closely with the Public Information Officer to support emergency communications using risk communication principles as needed.

Develop and deliver a variety of communications training to staff based on identified needs, including topics such as public engagement, marketing, media relations, and best practices.

Coordinate community education event opportunities.Work with community partners to promote KCPHD services and programs.Other Functions :

Participate in Kittitas County Health Network workgroups and related projects.Participate in committees and subject matter workgroup meetings as appropriate through the Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials (WSALPHO).

Represent KCPHD and Kittitas County in local and state forums as appropriate.Research, identify, and attend training as available to maintain, improve, and acquire skills in communications and identified department communications needs.

Respond to Public Health-related inquiries from the public as needed.Maintain confidentiality as described in agency, federal, and state required policies.

All positions within the Public Health Department will assist as needed in the event of a public health emergency.This job description is a summary of the primary functions and expectations for this position.

Additional department-related duties may be assigned as required.

Minimum Requirements :

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a closely related field.At least three (3) years of professional experience in the communications field, showing progressive advancement of responsibility and decision-making authority.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to perform the work required may substitute for the minimum qualifications above, at the discretion of the Public Health Director.

Familiar with social media and the use of other various mediums used to communicate both internally and externally.Ability to obtain National Incident Management System trainings 100, 200, and 700 within one (1) year of hire and 800 and 300 within two (2) years of hire.

Must document immunity or provide proof of vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases as recommended for health care workers by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices OR must be willing to undergo the necessary vaccinations through the Public Health Department;

OR must sign a waiver to decline to receive vaccines based on documented medical or religious reasons.Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

A criminal history and background check will be performed on qualified applicants. Convictions may preclude candidates from employment in certain circumstances.

Factors such as relativity to the position, age and time of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, and rehabilitation will be taken into account.

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Last updated : 2024-08-29