Communications Coordinator

Classified Details

Classified ID
1307
Description

TOWN OF COLCHESTER

COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

$50,000 - $55,000 w/ an Excellent Benefits Package

Seeking a professional with strong writing and editing skills to work in the Town Manager’s Office, with a primary focus on producing accurate and engaging public information. Communicating in-person, by phone and via email, follows multiple formal recurring processes and supports the creation of formal graphics and narratives. 

Duties include compiling packets for Selectboard meetings and publishing them on the Town website; summarizing and posting Selectboard meeting agendas in physical and digital locations; developing and publishing a weekly newsletter; preparing monthly public reports on town activities in graphic form; preparing the annual Town Report and multimedia materials for annual public meetings; drafting administrative memos and responses to media requests; Maintains Town website and social media; Maintains high level of awareness of town services and activities; Supports the office of the Town Manager and the Selectboard, related to public meetings, events, appointments and administrative duties.

Examples of the work include: Annual Report, Newsletter, Selectboard Packet, Website development, Selectboard Minutes.

Excellent writing skills, Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in communications. Skilled at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse groups and working collaboratively in a team environment. Highly proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign Creative Suite and/or Canva, website and content mgt. platforms and social media.

To learn more and apply, please visit https://colchestervt.gov/321/Human-Resources.

Open until filled. EOE.

Title
Communications Coordinator
Salary Range
$50000 to $55000
Application Deadline
02/05/2025
Location
Colchester, VT
Application URL
https://colchestervt.gov/FormCenter/Employment-12/Town-of-Colchester-Employment-Applicatio-66 

Contact Information

Name
Fortin, Denise
Phone Number
(802) 264-5509
Email
dfortin@colchestervt.gov 
Best Method of Contact
EMAIL
232201