Job Opportunity

Communications Coordinator
California State Association of Counties (CSAC)

Date Posted:

August 15, 2018

Salary:

Salary range is $65,000 – $85,000, plus excellent benefits package. 

Description: 

The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) is the voice of California’s 58 counties, representing our members at the state and federal level. CSAC also provides a broad range of services to all 58 counties in California. Our communications team plays an integral role in fulfilling CSAC’s mission.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of external and internal communication efforts that support the strategic direction of CSAC. Responsibilities include; working closely with the CSAC advocacy team; developing media outreach strategies; playing integral role in Association’s social media work; planning and content development of outreach and public awareness campaign materials; creating written materials; responding to external requests for information; assisting with CSAC’s social media efforts and website; and working with county public information officers.

The positions serves as a liaison to the CSAC Legislative Unit and participates in their meetings, working closely with legislative representatives on communication efforts that enhance the Association’s advocacy.

Requirements:

  • Excellent writing and editing for a variety of collateral documents
  • Providing strategic media relations;
  • Strong grasp of current social media platforms and trends;
  • Understanding marketing and public relations strategies;
  • Prioritizing work;
  • Ability to multi-task and take initiative;
  • Sound project management;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; and,
  • Refined communication and interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with coworkers, supervisors, general public, etc. sufficiently to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.

Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field, and 4-6 years’ experience in communications in a public or non-profit organization; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. 

How to apply:

Please send a letter of interest and resume to resumes@counties.org.

Filing Deadline:

September 10, 2018

EOE

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