Communications & Events Coordinator

Curry County; Clovis, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County, NM seeks a Communications & Events Coordinator to develop, coordinate, and implement strategies that promote transparency, public trust, and awareness of county programs and initiatives. You will craft the employee newsletter, prepare materials, and manage social media pages, press releases, and public records requests as assigned.

The role reports to the County Manager and requires strong writing, organizational, and digital publishing skills to engage employees and residents

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Mail and Canva or other publishing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with large and small groups.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both written and oral.
• Must transcribe material from dictation and format properly.
• Knowledge of website design, maintenance and social media required.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and implement communication strategies to promote transparency and public trust.
• Create and manage the employee newsletter and publish materials.
• Post and maintain county social media pages and issue press releases.
• Assist with public records requests as assigned.
• Collaborate with County Manager, department heads and staff to promote county initiatives.

Skills

Strong writing

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Social media management

Publishing software

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Mail

Canva

Job description

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.