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
- 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
- dfortin@colchestervt.gov
- Best Method of Contact