Public Affairs & Outreach Coordinator

BDO USA, LLP; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Outreach/Communications Coordinator to serve as the liaison to the County Communications team and coordinate public-facing communications and outreach. You will develop plain-language content, support outreach events, and ensure messaging aligns with county requirements.

You’ll manage reviews, plan community engagement activities, track deadlines, and coordinate logistics for events while maintaining documentation for reporting.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in communications or marketing support.
• Experience supporting government communications or public meetings preferred.
• Experience supporting grant-funded programs preferred.
• Experience coordinating translation or interpretation services preferred.
• Experience supporting ADA/accessibility considerations and plain-language standards preferred.
• Experience working with underserved communities and community-based organizations preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between project teams and County Communications; coordinate outreach materials and approvals.
• Develops and executes strategic communications aligned with federal priorities and agency goals.
• Plan, coordinate, and support public outreach activities including community meetings and program events.
• Represent programs at public events with prepared speaking points and inquiries routing.
• Draft, edit, and format outreach content including flyers, FAQs, emails, and social posts.
• Track outreach requests, deadlines, event schedules, and maintain calendars and status updates.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue, signage, materials, setup, and attendance tracking.
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists and coordinate communications with residents, partners, and CBOs.
• Ensure accessibility and plain-language standards; manage translations as needed.
• Monitor issues impacting public perception and compliance with grant terms; escalate risks.
• Document outreach efforts for reporting; track materials and attendance records.
• Manage outreach budgets across campaigns and evaluate ROI of marketing strategies.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Writing & editing

Public speaking

Time management

Organizational skills

Public engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or Public Administration

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Adobe Acrobat

CMS

Social media platforms

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Outreach/Communications Coordinator to serve as the liaison to the County Communications team and coordinate public-facing communications and outreach. You will develop plain-language content, support outreach events, and ensure messaging aligns with county requirements.

You’ll manage reviews, plan community engagement activities, track deadlines, and coordinate logistics for events while maintaining documentation for reporting.