Communications Coordinator - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Department:  Strategic Communications

Pay:  Minimum annual salary of $49,400; the starting salary may be higher depending on qualifications and experience.  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May be required to work outside normal business hours  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The Communications Coordinator serves as the primary social media contact for routine and emergency content. The Coordinator supports communications efforts for Sedgwick County organization and departments by planning and conducting communications programs designed to create, maintain an approved brand image for Sedgwick County, and promote Sedgwick County branding, awareness of services and confidence in the Sedgwick County Government brand.  

Serve as the primary person responsible for maintaining official social media platforms and other external methods of communicating with the public and employees.

• Oversee social media public comments and direct messages, and respond or refer messages to the appropriate source.
• Track inappropriate and excessively negative comments and commenter accounts, and submit to legal for review.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for social media commentary and protocol.
• Research and develop content for the County's social media outlets.
• Coordinate social media efforts for the organization as a whole.
• Participate in the research and development for video concepts, new trends, and ways to present information.
• Create, maintain, and archive the social media photo catalog of the County.
• Assist with taking photographs at County events and elected officials and as necessary.
• Assist with and produce live video content.
• Research opportunities to streamline and enhance web presence and services to citizens.
• Work with departments to coordinate website content to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and consistency.
• Organize an assigned Citizens Advisory Board, including administrative preparation and scheduling; Serve as secretary for minutes and public record.

Coordinate internal messaging and spearhead employee engagement efforts.

• Manage the employee bulletin, E-line (intranet) content, employee social media accounts, employee emails, and other ways to communicate with employees.
• Research opportunities to improve employee communication and engagement efforts.
• Coordinate large internal campaigns and events, including Employee Blood Drives.

Serve in the Emergency Operations Center as social media contact for emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications: Three years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related field. Up to two years of experience may be substituted with education that provides applicable knowledge and skills. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must have personal passenger vehicle for transportation of materials/individuals for essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications: Three years of experience in communications. Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field. One year of experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.

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