Communications Coordinator

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Town of Bennington seeks a qualified Communications Coordinator to oversee internal and external communications and support all town departments in disseminating information. The role emphasizes multi-tasking, organizational skills, initiative, and technical knowledge in communications.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a similar field, strong general computer skills, and a proven team-oriented work record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or similar field.
• Strong background in general computer skills and technology is required.
• Be able to excel in a team-oriented environment and have an excellent past work record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external communications with town departments to facilitate information flow.
• Disseminate information to the public and stakeholders in a timely, accurate manner.
• Support development and execution of comprehensive communication plans and strategies.

Skills

General computer skills

Team-oriented

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or similar field

Job description

The Town of Bennington seeks a qualified individual for the position of Communications Coordinator (CC). The CC position requires excellent multi-tasking, organizational skills, along with initiative, decision-making ability, and certain technical knowledge and experience in communications and dissemination. The Communications Coordinator must be able to work cooperatively with all town departments to facilitate internal and external communications.

Qualifications include at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or similar field; a strong background in general computer skills and technology is required; be able to excel in a team-oriented environment; and have an excellent past work record.

The position is full-time with benefits, with a starting salary range of $65,000 to $68,000. A complete job description and application is available on the Town of Bennington website: https://benningtonvt.org/jobs .

Bennington is an EOE employer. The Town of Bennington does not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.