Strategic Communications Specialist: Outreach & Media

Del-Co Water Company; Liberty Township (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pension

401(k) / Roth

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Del-Co Water Company seeks a Communications Specialist in Delaware, OH (Olentangy Campus) to coordinate and execute the organization's communications strategy. You will create content for social media, newsletters, website, and external communications, while collaborating across departments.

The role reports to the Director of Compliance & Communications, requires handling media relations, events, and crisis communications, and may involve occasional evenings and weekend hours for public

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in communications or related field.
• Experience drafting press releases and supporting relationships with the media.
• Proficiency with MS Office, design tools, and digital marketing platforms.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of crisis communications planning and execution.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in water utilities, municipal government, or environmental nonprofits preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute Del-Co Water's communications activities.
• Content creation for website, social media, newsletters, and external communications.
• Member communications, community outreach, and implementation of campaigns.
• Develop presentations and support materials for leadership and events.
• Coordinate and maintain digital communications efforts (social media, email, website).
• Support growth of member enrollment in technology platforms.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Media relations

Crisis communications

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Associate/Bachelor's in Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Design tools

Digital marketing platforms

Job description

Del-Co Water Company seeks a Communications Specialist in Delaware, OH (Olentangy Campus) to coordinate and execute the organization's communications strategy. You will create content for social media, newsletters, website, and external communications, while collaborating across departments.

The role reports to the Director of Compliance & Communications, requires handling media relations, events, and crisis communications, and may involve occasional evenings and weekend hours for public