Communications Clerk (Full-Time) – Commissioners’ Office

Medina Co; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Medina Co in Medina, OH is seeking a Communications Clerk to coordinate public information for the Board of County Commissioners. The role develops news releases, maintains the County website, and supports media relations and outreach.

The position requires a degree in a related field and 3–5 years in communications or public information, with preferred experience in local government. Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Public Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of communications, public information, marketing, or administrative experience preferred.
• Experience in local government or the public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop news releases, public notices, newsletters, and informational materials.
• Maintain and update the Commissioners’ website and digital content, ensuring ADA accessibility compliance.
• Manage official social media accounts and coordinate public messaging approved by the Clerk of the Board.
• Photograph and document County events, meetings, and initiatives for public communication.
• Coordinate media inquiries and assist in preparing responses, statements, and talking points.
• Assist with public records, records retention, and meeting documentation as assigned.
• Coordinate community outreach activities and promote County programs and initiatives.
• Maintain consistent branding and communication standards across Board publications.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Clerk of the Board, Commissioners, or County Administrator.

Skills

Public communications

Media relations

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Journalism/Public Relations/Marketing/English/Public Administration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Canva

WordPress

Job description

Under the direction of the Clerk of the Board, the Communications Clerk is responsible for coordinating communications and public information activities for the Board of County Commissioners. The position prepares and distributes public communications, maintains the County Commissioners’ website and digital content, assists with media relations, develops informational materials, supports public meetings and community outreach, and ensures communications are accurate, timely, accessible, and consistent with County policies. The position also provides administrative support to the Clerk of the Board and maintains appropriate public records.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop news releases, public notices, newsletters, and informational materials.
• Maintain and update the Commissioners’ website and digital content, ensuring ADA accessibility compliance.
• Manage official social media accounts and coordinate public messaging approved by the Clerk of the Board.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry‑standard digital media and design tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Canva for content creation and WordPress for website management.
• Photograph and document County events, meetings, and initiatives for public communication.
• Coordinate media inquiries and assist in preparing responses, statements, and talking points.
• Assist with public records, records retention, and meeting documentation as assigned.
• Coordinate community outreach activities and promote County programs and initiatives.
• Maintain consistent branding and communication standards across Board publications.
• Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Clerk of the Board, Commissioners, or County Administrator.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, English, Public Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Three to five years of progressively responsible communications, public information, marketing, or administrative experience preferred.

Experience in local government or the public sector preferred.

Knowledge

Knowledge of public communications, media relations, website content management systems, social media platforms, records management, Microsoft Office applications, and principles of local government.

Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; prepare professional publications; manage multiple deadlines; exercise sound judgment; maintain confidentiality when appropriate; and establish effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, media representatives, and the public.

Other Requirements

Regular and predictable attendance; professionalism in all interactions; ability to attend evening meetings or community events as needed. May be called upon occasionally during evening and/or weekend hours.

Mental/Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 – 50 pounds

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to get along with others.

144 North Broadway Street
Room 202
Medina, OH 44256