Communication and Marketing Coordinator

About the position

The Communication and Marketing Coordinator leads the development and execution of strategic messaging and outreach efforts to promote OAQDA's programs, initiatives, and policies. This role collaborates closely with internal teams, external partners, and professional service providers to engage key audiences-including businesses, communities, stakeholders, government officials, media, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Developing, writing, proofreading, and issuing news releases, public notices, and correspondence
• Creating public advisory groups, task forces, and councils to support agency initiatives
• Coordinating public engagement efforts and regulatory compliance for public meetings and hearings
• Preparing and presenting educational materials, displays, and speeches to the media and public
• Writing, editing, and designing content for newsletters, publications, and articles
• Tracking and analyzing communication metrics to improve outreach strategies
• Advising the Executive Director, Authority Members, and staff on marketing and communications strategy
• Managing the agency's brand, marketing materials, and storytelling efforts to highlight program impact
• Creating and distributing content across email, social media, website, newsletters, text, and multimedia platforms
• Leading public engagement efforts involving local communities, stakeholders, and state officials
• Organizing events, conferences, and activities to boost agency visibility
• Monitoring and leveraging emerging marketing trends to improve outreach
• Serving as the Public Information Officer; coordinating media inquiries, interviews, and acting as spokesperson when delegated
• Monitoring media and social media coverage, tracking feedback, and responding to public inquiries
• Managing relationships and contracts with professional service providers on assigned projects

Requirements

• Completion of bachelor's degree in related field
• 5 years of experience or training in communications work

Nice-to-haves

• Previous State Government Experience
• Experience with graphic design work and/or social media posting