Regulated Products Enforcement Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Virginia Office of the Attorney General; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Regulated Products Enforcement Communications & Outreach Coordinator to support communications, public education, and outreach for regulated products enforcement initiatives. You will translate complex regulatory and public health information into clear messaging for Virginians and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include developing content, coordinating with experts, supporting campaigns, and maintaining accessible materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing, digital communications, or outreach.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing public-facing written, digital, educational, or promotional content.
• Able to translate complex information into clear messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications and outreach strategies for regulated products priorities and initiatives.
• Create audience-specific messaging and resources.
• Produce written and digital content (fact sheets, toolkits, reports, presentations, website/social content).
• Coordinate with communications and subject-matter experts to ensure accurate messaging.
• Support public education campaigns and outreach to increase awareness of regulated products initiatives.
• Maintain content reflecting strong writing, visual, and accessibility standards.
• Engage with community organizations, public health partners, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Develop stakeholder materials, presentations, talking points, and outreach resources.
• Coordinate stakeholder meetings, roundtables, events, and conferences.
• Represent the RPEU at partner meetings as needed.
• Develop trainings, webinars, toolkits, and resources for regulated products and consumer protection.

Skills

Public relations

Digital communications

Content development

Stakeholder engagement

Writing & editing

Education

Bachelor's in communications/public relations/journalism

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Job description

Title: Regulated Products Enforcement Communications & Outreach Coordinator

State Role Title: Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience, Up To $90,000

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Attorney General & Dept of Law

Location: Office of the Attorney General

Agency Website: https://www.oag.state.va.us/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a Regulated Product Enforcement Communications & Outreach Coordinator within the Programs Divisions of the Office of the Attorney General. This role will work closely with RPEU Program Manager and the RPEU Unit Manager within the Consumer Protection Section. The RPEU Communications & Outreach Coordinator will help support the development and implementation of communications, public education, and outreach strategies that advance the Office’s regulated products enforcement initiatives. This position translates complex regulatory, enforcement, consumer protection, and public health information into clear, accessible messaging and resources for Virginians and key stakeholders.

Strategic Communications & Content Development

• Support the development and implementation of communications and outreach strategies for regulated products priorities, initiatives, and emerging issues.
• Develop clear, audience-specific messaging related to regulated products, applicable laws, consumer protections, enforcement activities, and available resources.
• Create written and digital content, including fact sheets, toolkits, reports, presentations, guidance documents, website content, social media content, and promotional materials.
• Coordinate with Communications and subject-matter experts to ensure messaging is accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with OAG priorities.
• Support public education campaigns and proactive communications designed to increase awareness and visibility of regulated products initiatives.
• Ensure content reflects strong writing, editing, visual, and accessibility standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach

• Support engagement with community organizations, educational institutions, public health and public safety partners, state and local agencies, industry stakeholders, and other key audiences throughout Virginia.
• Develop stakeholder-specific messaging, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and outreach resources.
• Coordinate and support stakeholder meetings, roundtables, community events, conferences, public forums, and other engagement opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to expand the reach of OAG messaging through strategic partnerships, trusted messengers, and regional outreach.
• Represent the RPEU at partner meetings, community events, and public forums as needed.

Training & Resource Development

• Develop and coordinate trainings, presentations, webinars, toolkits, and educational resources related to regulated products, consumer protection, compliance, prevention, and emerging issues.
• Work with subject-matter experts to translate complex legal, regulatory, and program information into practical resources for professional and community audiences.
• Support outreach and education for consumers, parents, educators, public health professionals, public safety partners, retailers, community organizations, and other relevant audiences.
• Identify emerging communications, training, and resource needs based on stakeholder feedback, program priorities, and trends.
• Maintain and regularly update communications, training, and outreach materials.

Communications Planning & Program Support

• Maintain communications calendars and work plans for campaigns, trainings, events, outreach activities, and key program milestones.
• Track communications activities, stakeholder engagement, trainings, resource distribution, and outreach reach to support program reporting and evaluation.
• Assist with communications-related grant deliverables, reports, and other program obligations.
• Coordinate with communications vendors, consultants, and creative contractors as needed.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and support cross-divisional and organization-wide initiatives.
• Regular travel within Virginia may be required for events, trainings, outreach activities, and stakeholder engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communications, public relations, public affairs, marketing, digital communications, or community outreach.
• Strong writing, editing, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing public-facing written, digital, educational, or promotional content.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling, and accessible messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with diverse partners and subject-matter experts.
• Commitment to public service, consumer protection, community engagement, and mission-driven communications.

Additional Considerations

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, public affairs, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in government, nonprofit, advocacy, public health, public safety, consumer protection, or regulatory communications.
• Experience developing trainings, publications, reports, campaigns, toolkits, or educational resources.
• Experience with community and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with design and digital communications tools, including Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Familiarity with regulated products and emerging consumer protection or public health issues.

Contact Information

Name: OAG Recruitment

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.