Communications & Events Coordinator

Curry County, NM; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 27,589,000 - 42,418,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County, NM is seeking a Communications & Events Coordinator who will develop, coordinate and implement communication strategies to promote transparency and awareness of county programs. You will manage newsletters, social media posting, and press releases while assisting with public records requests.

The role requires strong writing and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Mail, and Canva, and the ability to work with County leadership and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field required, with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Mail and Canva or other publishing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with large and small groups of people.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, oral and written.
• Knowledge of website design, maintenance and social media.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and implement communication strategies to promote transparency, public trust and awareness of County programs, services and initiatives.
• Create and manage employee newsletter and social media content.
• Post and maintain social media pages; issue press releases as assigned.
• Assist with public records requests and related tasks.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong oral communication

Organizational skills

English communication

Transcription from dictation

Independent work

Education

Associates Degree (Business Admin / Marketing / Journalism / Communications)

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Mail

Canva

Publishing software

Website design & maintenance

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Salary Range

MIN $20.5279 – MAX $30.7918 Per Hour DOE/DOQ

Job Summary

The Communications & Events Coordinator works directly with the County Manager, Department Heads, and Employees in order to develop, coordinate, and implement communication strategies that promote transparency, public trust, and awareness of County programs, services, and initiatives. The County Services Specialist will develop the employee newsletter, develop material, post and maintain social media pages, issue press releases and assist with public records requests as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or a related field required, with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Mail and Canva or other publishing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with large and small groups of people.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English oral and written.
• Must be able to transcribe material from dictation and be able to put the material in proper format.
• Knowledge of website design, maintenance and social media required.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisor, subordinates and other co-workers.
• Ability to work independently of daily supervision and to exercise discretionary judgment and thinking.
• Valid NM Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform all essential duties as listed below.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.
• Ability to work with the equipment, tools and materials listed below.
• Must comply with safety guidelines and policies of the County.